Sony VGX-XL3 manual Power Saving Functions, State

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Power Saving Functions

The VGX-XL3 personal computer offers two power-saving function modes, Standby and Hibernation, which are used to reduce power consumption when not in use.The table below list the characteristics of each function:

 

 

Power Lamp

Orange in color.

 

 

State

Reduces power consumption because it turns off the

 

components other than the minimum components

 

necessary while maintaining the current working

 

status.

Enter Standby Mode

The three ways to enter Standby Mode are:

Press the Standby key on the keyboard.

Click Standby in the computer screen which displays when selecting Start and then clicking on >.

 

• Press the Standby button on the remote control.

 

 

Return to normal

• Either press the Space key or the Standby key on

operation

the keyboard, or press the power button on the

 

front of this device.

 

• Press the Standby button on the remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

Hibernation State

 

 

Power Lamp

Power lamp is off.

 

 

State

Main power is turned off and the fan for the internal

 

main power section is paused. Saves the current

 

working status to the hard disk and turns off the

 

power for this device.

 

 

Enter Hibernate

Click Hibernate which displays when selecting Start

Mode

and then clicking on >.

Return to normal

Press the Power button on the front of this device.

operation

Note: This device will not return to normal operation

 

 

by remote control when in hibernation.

 

 

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Contents User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page Introduction What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?Chapter Operating System Software Product SpecificationsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Feature Description Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaSony Original Software and Other Applications Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Wireless Keyboard Setting up the Keyboard Activate Wireless Keyboard CommunicationTo activate wireless keyboard communications Insert the BatteriesVaio Remote Control Setting Up the Remote ControlAbout the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries Help HintsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Panel VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and OutputsEject button Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers About Your Memory Card ReaderSupported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media About Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory CardTo insert Memory Cards To Protect data on Memory Stick MediaVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Panel Sharing Memory CardsTo remove a CompactFlash media VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and OutputsHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Support Resources Vaio Help and SupportTo access Vaio Help and Support Safety InformationDocumentation Wireless LAN function Security when using wireless LAN devicesSummary Additional NotesVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System Before You BeginConnecting your TV Hdmi ConnectorDVI-D Connector Component Connectors Y, Pb, PrVHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV Transmission TV Signal SourcesAdditional TV Connections Additional NotesConnecting to standard cable access Catv OptionConnecting a CableCARD Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top BoxOption VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System Connecting your Home Theater / Speakers Configuring software for your speaker systemTo change speaker settings, do the following Two-channel sound systemVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless Network Wired NetworkWireless Network Turning Power On Software SetupMicrosoft Windows operating system setup Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakersResolution Setup Software Setup NotesTurning the Power Off Power Saving Functions StateSummary Overview Appendix aWireless LAN Access Point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeTo connect to an access point Communicate Using Ad Hoc Mode Wireless Ad Hoc ConnectionAbout network keys To create an Ad Hoc networkVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Vaio Media Software Local Area Networks Appendix BVaio Computer Network About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Vaio Media Software System RequirementsServer requirements Client requirementsTo copy and distribute the installer file Setting Up a Client ComputerNetwork requirements Register a client computer To register a client computerTo prepare your multimedia content Preparing Your Multimedia ContentStarting Vaio Media Console To make additional content available to the network To configure client and server accessAccessing Vaio Media Help Using Vaio MediaTo use Vaio Media To set up an analog device Using an Analog Device for Video PlaybackSummary VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Advantages of Digital TV with Media Center Appendix CUsing MCE to Set Up Required Components Disadvantages of Digital TV with Media CenterVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Important Information about your TV connection and signal Ready to beginUsing MCE to Set Up Digital TV Automatic TV Signal Setup for CableCARD Use VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Manual TV Signal Setup Set Up the TV Program GuideVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Select Cable, and then select Next to continue VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Library Setup VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded Content Activating a CableCARDWhat is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? Frequently Asked QuestionsCreate CD/DVD Notes Why cant I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide? Can I add a splitter to split the cable?VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Hard Disk Drive Recovery Appendix DBefore you begin Why Use RAID? Appendix EBenefits of RAID Higher Data SecurityTroubleshooting Appendix FPower/Start DVD Playback LimitationsEvent CommentUnable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Password Screen/DisplayRestart this device according to the following procedure Comment EventWireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Power on Usage environmentOptical Drive Hard Disk Software LimitationsSound Issues MCE Live TV IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System