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	Using Standby mode
	Using Standby mode
Hardware	If you plan to stop using your computer for a short period of time (not overnight), you can put it into

	Standby mode instead of turning it off completely. Putting the computer into Standby mode saves energy
	and allows a quick return to normal computer use.

To activate Standby mode manually, proceed as follows:

1Save your work, close all applications and close your Internet connection, if applicable.

2From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer. Alternatively, press <Alt>+<F4> to get to the same dialog box.

3Select Stand By.

The computer goes into Standby mode, indicated by the amber light of the power indicator.

To return to Normal mode, press any key on the keyboard.

✍You can leave Windows running when using Standby.

When the computer is in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc.

The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode and uses more power.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice ENERGY STAR Environmental information Owner's record Safety information General Audio/video Connectivity Optical disc drive Regulatory information Disposing of the internal memory backup battery Disposing of the AA batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Non-printeddocumentation Further sources Ergonomic considerations Position of the keyboard and mouse Position and viewing angle of the monitor Furniture and posture Lighting Ventilation Using your VAIO computer Shutting down your computer safely Using the keyboard Indicators Using the shortcut keys Using the TV function Using the mouse Setting up the mouse for left-handedusers Using the disc drives Reading and writing CDs and DVDs Playing DVDs Using two screens while watching a DVD film normal 1Connect your TV to the computer as described in Connecting a TV (page 39) 2Go to Control Panel 4Click the Settings tab Using the floppy disk drive Inserting a floppy disk Removing a floppy disk Troubleshooting floppy disks Using the modem Troubleshooting the modem Configuring your modem Software Guide Using power modes Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Using the media slots About Memory Sticks About SmartMedia Inserting a memory card Removing a memory card Write-protectingcards Using CompactFlash cards Troubleshooting memory cards Expansion capabilities Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a display Go to Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes then Display Display Properties Click Advanced ... NVIDIA GeForce FX… Connecting a TV 1Go to Control Panel 2Click Appearance and Themes Display Apply Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a printer Troubleshooting printing Connecting an i.LINK device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Troubleshooting i.LINK devices Connecting an S/PDIF device Connecting a microphone Connecting to a network Upgrading your VAIO computer Opening the unit Upgrading memory Adding / replacing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Closing the unit Getting help Sony documentation Other sources of information e-Support What is e-Support Who can use e-Support How can I access the e-Supportportal Can I submit questions in my native language Can I submit my questions at any time Is there a cost involved for using e-Support How do I know when the e-SupportTeam has handled my query/case Precautions On handling the hard disk On using the power source On handling your computer On handling LCD screens On handling floppy disks On handling discs On handling Memory Sticks Trademarks

Using Standby mode

and allows a quick return to normal computer use.

To activate Standby mode manually, proceed as follows:

3Select Stand By.

To return to Normal mode, press any key on the keyboard.