Using your VAIO desktop

 

 

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Using power saving modes

User

 

 

The color of the power indicator light on the main unit tells you which mode the computer is in.

Desktop

 

 

Color

Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Umber

Computer is in Standby mode

 

 

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Green

Computer is in Normal mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony

 

No color

Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using Standby mode

 

 

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 set the timer for your computer to automatically enter Standby mode after a certain amount of time, open Power Options in the Control Panel.

To activate Standby mode manually, use one of these two methods:

Use the Standby button:

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

2Press the Standby button in the top right-hand corner of the keyboard. The computer goes into Standby mode, indicated by the umber light.

Use the Windows® taskbar:

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

2From the Start menu on the Windows® taskbar, select Shut Down.