[. . . ] Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Furniture and posture -- Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward. Viewing angle of the computer's display -- Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle. [. . . ] 7. English Français Português Español Click Apply. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and then click Logoff. Additional users can also change to their desired language(s) without affecting your existing language settings. Page 79 Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats You can change your operating system's number, currency, time, and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings. To change these formats 1. Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options, and click Regional and Language Options. From the Regional Options tab, click the Standards and formats drop-down menu to view the available language choices. Click Customize to change the number, currency, time, and date settings. 6. Page 80 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance, such as color, of certain Sony programs. To change the window design 1. The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window. Click OK. 6. Page 81 Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 82 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Key descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 83 Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad 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. (When you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on. ) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad. Arrow keys The Left, Right, Up, and Down arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on. Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running. 1 O n s elec ted models only. Page 87 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+F3 Toggles the built-in speakers off and on. Fn+F4 Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. An on-screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then press or . To decrease volume, press Fn+F4 and then press or . Fn+F5 Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen (LCD). To increase brightness, press Fn+F5 and then press or . To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 and then press or . Fn+F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a connected external device, such as a monitor or projector, and both the LCD and external device. Select one display at a time when playing a DVD. Connect the cable before you turn on the computer; otherwise, Fn+F7 will not work. To return the system to normal operating mode, press the power button. To return the system to the active state, press any key or the power button. Page 88 Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. To function properly, the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft® Windows ® operating system installed on your computer. For information about your computer's built-in keyboard and key functions, see Key descriptions. Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 89 Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus (USB) mouse or keyboard. If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on, you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device. [. . . ] Support: Sony Electronics, see VAIO Support Agent Sound Blaster® Audigy Creative Labs, Inc. Easily create, customize, and listen to MP3/WMA files, set up properties for audio devices, and record sound or music from various sources. Enjoy cinema-quality sound immediately and experience fully enhanced digital or analog sound. Support web site http://www. americas. creative. com/support/custsup. asp Station. com Sony Online Entertainment Inc. [. . . ]