Sony PCG-C1VE User Manual
Sony Notebook
Computer
User Guide
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Notice to Users
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contained herein or to use thereof.
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herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user
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energy efficiency.
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Safety Information
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook computer. Record
the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIOLink.
Serial number:________________________
Model number:
PCG-141C
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WARNING
Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO notebook computer to rain or moisture.
Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations
Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.
Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from
mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter.
Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.
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Regulatory Information
This product conforms to the following European Directives:
73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive)
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directives)
93/68/EEC (CE Marking Directive)
This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082-1 for use in following areas: residential,
commercial and light-industrial.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables shorter than 3 metres (9.8 feet)
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Disposal of Lithium ion
batteries
Dispose of properly at end-oflife.
In some areas the disposal of
lithium ion batteries in
household or business waste
may be prohibited.
Please use the public collection
system.
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Disposal of Lithum Ion battery
! Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and properly.
! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions (see
below).
! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly.
! Keep away from children.
! Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery. For changing this battery, please contact
VAIO-Link.
Welcome
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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO notebook computer. Sony has combined
leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communications to provide
you with state-of-the-art personal computing.
Here are just some of the features your VAIO notebook computer has to offer (read the
details in the Specifications chapter of this guide).
Exceptional performance - Your PC includes a fast processor.
Portability - The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC
power.
Sony audio and video quality - A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take
advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and
entertainment software.
Windows®- Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.
Communications - Access popular online services, send and receive e-mails,
browse the Internet...
Excellent customer support - If you have any problem with your computer, you
can contact VAIO-Link by Internet and e-mail (see your Customer Service Guide
for addresses). Before contacting VAIO-Link, you may try to solve the problem by
reading your User Guide (troubleshooting chapter) or the manuals and Help files
for the peripherals or software.
Welcome
Printed Documentation:
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About the User Guides
Your Documentation Pack contains paper and online user guides on your computer’s
hard drive:
Printed Documentation:
A Setting Up poster in colour and a Getting Started brochure; a Customer Guide,
where you will find all the basic information to start using your notebook
computer;
A complete Regulatory and safety information poster;
You r Sony Guarantee conditions.
Online Documentation:
1 This User Guide:
Using Your Sony Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard
components of your system.
Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by
connecting various peripherals.
Getting Help explains the support options available to you, and offers basic
troubleshooting tips.
Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer.
Specifications provides details on your computer, drivers and accessories. The
Compatibility Table indicates which devices are compatible with your notebook.
2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the
Sony applications.
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About the Software is a short description of the features of the software preinstalled on your system.
Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs explains how to perform a System and an
Application Recovery.
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3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you're using for detailed information
on features and troubleshooting.
4 Refer to the Microsoft Getting started manual for more information on Windows
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Welcome
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
Remove the following hardware items from the box:
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Main unit
Product Recovery CD-ROMs
AV ca ble
Rechargeable battery pack
Display Adapter
Docume ntation Pack
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AC adapter
PC card modem
Power cord
Phone plug (country specific)
Phone cable
Spare stick covers
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Ergonomic Considerations
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Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of
environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the
following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments:
Computer positioned directly
in front of you
Arms at desk level
Wrists relaxed and flat
Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you as you
work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable
position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper
arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your
computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons.
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Furniture and posture – Sitinachairwithgoodbacksupport.Adjustthelevelof
the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more
comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or
leaning far backwards.
Viewing angle of the computer’s display – Usethedisplay’stiltingfeaturetofind
the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt
of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display
as well.
Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and
reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display.
You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper
lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.
Placement of an external display – When using an externaldisplay, set the display
at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye level or
slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.
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Using Your Notebook Computer
Locating the Controls and Connectors
There is a ventilation slot
located near the PC card slot.
Do not cover the ventilation slot
when your computer is on.
Using Your Notebook Computer
This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your
computer’s internal and external devices, such as the pointing device and PC cards.
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Left
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1 2
S400 i.LINKTM connector
3
PC card slot
(page 60)
(page 43)
Memory Stick slot
4
Ventilation slot
(page 37)
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
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Built-in Camera
1 6
(Motion Eye)
2 7
Microp hone
3
LCD screen
4 9
Keyboard
5
Pointing device
(page 40)
(page 64)
(page 26)
(page 32)
Speaker
Left / center / right
buttons
Memory Stick
8
indicator
Num Lock
indicator
Caps Lock
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indicator
(page 63)
(page 32)
(page 37)
(page 26)
(page 26)
Scroll Lock
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indicator
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1 Power button
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Capture button
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Power indicator
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Battery indicat or
(page 26)
(page 23)
(page 40)
(page 23)
(page 26)
Hard disk drive
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indicator
(page 26)
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Right
AC adapter mains connector
and power cord: hazardous
voltage, according to
EN 60950.
All other connectors for this
notebook are SELV (Safety
Extra Low Voltage), according
to EN 60950.
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ID Label
2 6
AV Out Connect or
3 7
i Headphone connector
(page 59)
(page 63)
USB connector
DC In
Mini VGA Out Connector
(page 65)
(page 18)
(page 55)
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m Microphone connector
(page 64)
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Jog Dial
(page 34)
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1 4
Reset switch
2 5
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Memory Stick slot window
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Battery lock lever
(page 37)
(page 19)
Battery release lever
Battery connector
(page 19)
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Use your notebook only with
the supplied AC adapter.
To disconnect your notebook
completely from mains voltage,
unplug the AC adapter.
Please make sure that the
socket outlet is easily accessible.
Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
Using the AC Adapter
1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the
computer.
2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
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DC in
AC adapter
(supplied)
SELV according to EN 60950
Power cord (hazardous voltage
according to EN 60950)
(supplied)
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Make sure that the lid of your
computer is closed before you
insert/remove the battery pack.
Using Battery Power
You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP51A battery pack
supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the
steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.
To insert the battery pack
1 Make sure that the Lock lever on the bottom of the computer is on the Release
position.
2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the
computer, and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place.
3 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.
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LOCK UNLOCK
Battery pack
Grooves
3
LOCK UNLOCK
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Using Battery Power
To charge the battery pack
1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2 Insert the battery pack.
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in
a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery
indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately one to one and half hour. To
charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour.
A fully charged battery pack provides power for hours.
The time varies based on your system configuration and the software you use. See
your Software guide, in "Battery Information ".
Battery indicators
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The e battery indicator light indicates the status of the battery pack:
Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning
On
Single blink
Double blink
Off The computer is using AC power.
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The computer is using battery power.
The battery is running out of power.
The battery is charging.
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Battery pack
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Using Battery Power
When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink.
To determine the time the battery lasts, please refer to Battery information in your Software Guide.
Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues
to charge while you are using the computer.
If the battery level falls to below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut
down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.
You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility. See your
Software guide, in Controlling Power Management.
The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged anytime. Charging
a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.
The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When the battery life is
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nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing.
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter system hibernation
mode when battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data
frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as system suspend or system hibernation.
When the computer is connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay, it uses power from
the AC outlet.
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! You may lose data if you
remove the battery pack while
the computer is on and not
connected to the AC adapter
or if you remove the battery
while the computer is in
system suspend mode.
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To remove the battery pack
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from
the computer.
Battery release lever
Battery lock lever
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If you press the power button
for more than four seconds, the
computer will turn off.
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Starting Your Computer
1 Open the cover.
Hold the bottom of the computer firmly. Do not grab the camera lens when
opening the cover, you may break the camera.
MOTION EYE
2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns
on.
Power button
Power indicator
3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display with Fn+F5. To
increase the brightness, use the up or right arrow keys. To decrease use the down
or left arrow keys.
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Shutting Down Your Computer
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! To avoid potential loss of data,
follow these steps to shut
down your computer.
Respond to any prompts
warning you to save
documents.
Do not close the cover when
the built-in camera is turned to
the outside.
Do not turn the built-in camera
while the cover is closed.
If you are unable to shut down
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your computer using the steps
described above, press the
Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the
same time to restart the
computer.
During a period of inactivity,
you can conserve battery life by
using System Suspend
mode. See Controlling
Power Management in your
Software Guide for further
details.
Shutting Down Your Computer
Using the Start Button of Windows
1 Click the Start button on the Windows
2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down
Windows dialog box.
3 Select Shut down if it is not already selected.
4 Click OK.
5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator will turn off.
6 Turn off any peripheral connected to your computer.
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taskbar.
7 To close your computer, make sure that the tabs on both sides of the display panel
click into the grabs.
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Registering Your Computer
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You must connect your phone
line before using any online
services, including the online
registration service.
To access the online
Registration web page, you
must have a connection to the
Internet.
You need to plug in the PC
Card Modem and the phone
line to use the communication
features described in this
manual.
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Registering Your Computer
You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and
receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony:
VAIO-Link – You can contact VAIO-Link by Internet or e-mail (see your Customer
Service Guide for addresses).
Guarantee – Protect your investment. See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and
conditions and please refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information.
Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer’s online registration service:
1 Click on the Welcom e button on your desktop,
2 Click Next,
3 Click Internet,
4 Fill in your Registration card fields,
5 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send,
6 Click OK.
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but the keyboard has
additional keys that perform specific notebook computer-related tasks.
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scape key
Shift key
Function keys
Print screen key
Correction keys
Shift key
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Ctrl key
Fn key
Windows
Alt key
Application key
®
key
Numeric keypad area
Navigation keys
Keys Descriptions
Numeric keypad
area
Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.Use the numeric keypad
area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as
addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the Num Lock key
to activate the numeric keypad. When you do so, the Num Lock light
will illuminate.
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Keys Descriptions
Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen.
Correction keys The Insert, BackSpace,andDelete keys enable you to make corrections
Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to
Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and
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Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt,and
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in your documents.
perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the
Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one
application to the next.
places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot
into a document and print it.
Shift.Whenhelddownwithanotherkey,theCtrl (Control) and Alt
(Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in
many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a
menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The
Shift key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as @
and $.
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key The key with theWindows®logo displays the Windows®Start menu; it
is equivalent to clicking the Start button on the task bar. See
Combinations and functions with the Windows
details.
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key for further
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Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands.
See Combinations and functions with the Fn key.
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Keys Descriptions
Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive
Combinations and Functions with the Windows®Key
Combinations Functions
+ F1 Displays Windows Help
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
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choices; pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse
button.
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+ E Displays Windows Explorer.
+F DisplaystheSearch Results window to find a file or folder. This is
equivalent to selecting Search and then For Files or Folders from the
Start menu.
+Ctrl+F DisplaystheSearch Results - Computer window where you can
locate other computers.
+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.
Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.
+R DisplaystheRun window.ThisisequivalenttoselectingRun from
the Start menu.
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Indicators
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Power
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Battery
Power on: lights green.
System suspend mode: flashes amber.
Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer.
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Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard drive. Do not enter
System Suspend modeor turn off the computer when thisindicator light
is on.
Light On Off
Data is read from or written to
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Memory Stick
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Scroll Lock
the Memory Stick.
Do not enter System Suspend
mode or turn off the computer
when this indicator light is on.
Turns on when the number keys
area in the numeric keypad are
active.
Turnsonwhenthelettersappear
in uppercase as you type. The
Shift key lowers the case of typed
letterswhenCapsLockison.
Turnsonwhenthescreenscrolls
differently. (depends on the
application. No effect in many
applications.)
The Memory Stick is not being
accessed.
Turn s off w he n t he
alphanumeric character keys in
the keypad area are active.
Turns off when letters appear in
lower case as you type (unless if
you hold down the Shift key).
Turns off when information
moves across the display
normally.
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Fn+ (ESC)*
System Suspend
Fn+ (F3)*
Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management
state. To return the system to the active state, press any key.
Toggles the built-in speaker on and off.
Speaker switch
Fn+ 2 (F4)
Speaker volume
Adjusts the built-in speakers’ volume.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then V or b
To decrease volume, press Fn+F4 and then v or B
Fn+ 8 (F5)
Brightness control
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then V or b
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then v or B
LCD
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Fn+ / (F7)*
Switch to the
external display
LCD
Fn+ / (F8)*
Switch to TV
Fn+ (F12)*
System Hibernation
Toggles between the LCD, external display (connected to the
Monitor connector) and both LCD and external display.
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Only LCD
LCD and external display
Only external display
Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV.
Only LCD h LCD and TV.
Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you
execute this command, the states of the system and ofthe peripheral
devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned
off.
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