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to Normal mode.
You can restore your VAIO computer from Sleep mode to Normal mode by opening or raising the LCD screen.
To change the action when you open or raise the LCD screen, start VAIO Control Center and change the settings in Power and Battery. To start VAIO Control Center, see Starting Apps.
About the Start Screen and Menu
You can add shortcuts to apps, the desktop, and websites that you use the most.
Overview
1Tiles
Select a tile to start an app and personalize the Start screen by adding and rearranging tiles.
2Charms
Search for apps and files, share content, play content on other devices or print, and set up your VAIO computer.
To open the Start screen
Touch operation (Touch screen equipped models)
Open the charms, then tap theStart charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the charms.)
Mouse/Touch pad operation
Open the charms, then click theStart charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the charms.)
Keyboard operation
Press the(Windows) key.
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