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Using your VAIO computer

Managing power with VAIO Power Management

Power management helps you to set up power schemes of your computer that is running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption.

VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. With this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and for longer battery life.

Activating VAIO Power Management

When you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time, e.g., AC power. If you double-click this icon, the Power Meter screen appears showing you the power status.

VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties.

To activate VAIO Power Management, proceed as follows:

1Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar.

2Select Adjust Power Properties.

The Power Options Properties window appears.

3Select the VAIO Power Management tab.