Son just got a laptop from a relative  for college. The number 1 KEY seems to have the same function as the F1 key  and when pressed it opens the Help And Support page and the number 3 key seems to have the same function as the F3 key and when pressed it opens the Search Results screen, can't figure it out help needed and SONY won't .....

                Thanks C.R.

Sony Vaio FX 120 RETAIL XP HomeI suggest you SEE if the language of your keyboard is set correctly:

Right click on your task bar, select the option "Workbar" (Upper option) then go to "Task bar" (Option in the middle) this should bring up an icon next to your task tray that should allow you to choose languages. I suggest you try the different languages there.

If this does not work, see if SEARCHING the Microsoft database will bring about any information.either reboot and hit the f2 key if you can and see if you can ALTER it in the bios or try this >http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm  or control panel  click the  keyboard icon and then the  language tab