Sony VGNA600 specifications Using power schemes

Using power schemes

You can use the preset power schemes to conserve power. By using the power schemes, you control the power supplied to different devices, such as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in your computer. You also control when the computer activates a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).

To select a power scheme

1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected.

3.Select a power scheme from the drop-down menu in the Power schemes box. Each power scheme is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently, according to your computing functions. Select the power scheme that best explains how you want to use your computer.

4.Click Apply.

To create a power scheme

1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected.

You can also right-click the Power icon on the Windows® taskbar, and select Adjust Power Properties to open the Power Options Properties window.

3.Select your changes from the drop-down menus in the Settings for....power scheme box, and click Save As in the Power schemes box. The Save Scheme window appears.

4.Type a name for your customized power scheme, and click OK. The power scheme you created appears in the

Power schemes box.

If you want to delete a power scheme, select the power scheme and click Delete. When the Delete Scheme window appears, click Yes.

To customize your power properties

1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears.

3.Select the Advanced tab, and select your changes from the drop-down menus in the Power buttons box. See Using power saving modes for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption.

4.Click Apply.

To use VAIO Power Management

VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you to further adjust the power settings on your computer. Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab, you can modify it in the VAIO Power Management tab to enhance your computer's operations.

1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears.

3.Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you want to adjust.

4.Click Apply.

For information about VAIO Power Management, click the Help button located toward the bottom of the VAIOPagePower52