VAIO® Computer
Quick Start
PCG-TR2 Series
VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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Short Cut Menu
+F1
Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window.
+Tab
Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+D
Displays the desktop.
+E
Displays the My Computer window.
+F
Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a
file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from
the Start menu.
+Ctrl+F
Displays the Search Results - Computers window, where
you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of
selecting Search, and then Computer from the Start menu.
+M
Minimizes all displayed windows.
Shift+
+M
Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.
+R
Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting
Run from the Start menu.
Fn+
+Insert
Displays the System Properties window. This is the
equivalent of selecting Control Panel, and then System from
the Start menu.
Fn+F3
Toggles the built-in speakers off and on.
Fn+F4
Together with the
or
keys, it increases volume.
Together with the
or
keys, it decreases volume.
Fn+F5
Together with the
or
keys, it increases brightness.
Together with the
or
keys, it decreases brightness.
Fn+F7
Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a
connected external display, and both the LCD and an
external display.
Fn+F12
Puts the system into Hibernate mode, a power management
state. To return the system to normal operating mode, press
the power button.
Fn+Esc
Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management
state. To return the system to the active state, press any key
or the power button.
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Contents
Notice to Users ............................................5
Setting Up ..................................................15
Unpacking Your Computer .......................................15
Locating Controls and Ports ......................................16
Getting Started ..........................................23
Turning On Your Computer......................................23
Using the Touch Pad .................................................25
Registering Your Computer ......................................26
Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ............27
Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................29
Turning Off Your Computer .....................................30
VAIO Recovery Wizard Utility...................31
Troubleshooting ........................................33
Support Options.........................................................36
VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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