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VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual
2 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use your computer.
To change a power scheme, change the settings for Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks, System stand by, and System hibernates.
The Turn off monitor option enables you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key.
The Turn off hard disks option enables you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power.
The System stand by option enables you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power. Power is reactivated when you click the left mouse button or press spacebar on the keyboard.
The System hibernates option enables you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes in the hibernate state. Power is reactivated when you push the power button.
3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK.