User Guide | Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (2024)

Press and hold down the Fn key and another key simultaneously to perform a keyboard shortcut action.

For example, to turn off the sound: Fn +(F2)Press and hold down the Fn key, then press the F2 key.

Some keyboard functions can only be used while Windows is running.

Fn +(F2)

Turns on and off the speakers or the headphones.

Fn +/(F3/F4)

Press the button repeatedly to adjust the volume level of the speakers and the headphones. See Adjusting the Speakers Volume for more information.

To decrease the volume, press the Fn+F3 keys.

To increase the volume, press the Fn+F4 keys.

Fn +/(F5/F6)

Press the button repeatedly to adjust the LCD brightness of your computer screen. See Changing the LCD Brightness for more information.

To decrease lighting intensity, press the Fn+F5 keys.

To increase lighting intensity, press the Fn+F6 keys.

Fn +(F7)

Switches the display output to an external display.

Press the Fn+F7 keys several times to select the desired display output destination, and then press the Enter key to confirm. See Selecting Display Modes for more information.

Fn + 1

Starts VAIO Clip. See Clipping an Image Displayed on the Computer Screen (VAIO Clip) for more information.

Fn + Scr Lk (Scroll Lock)

Works differently depending on the apps you use. Refer to the help file included with the app for more information.

Fn + Pg Up (Page Up)

Goes to the previous page.

Fn + End (End)

Moves the cursor to the end of a line or page.

Fn + Pg Dn (Page Down)

Goes to the next page.

Fn + Home (Home)

Moves the cursor to the top of a line or page.

Hint

For information on shortcut keys combined with the(Windows) key, etc., refer to Windows Help and Support (Opening Windows Help and Support).

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