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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management

Power management helps you set up power schemes for 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 operation of your computer and longer battery life. For more information on VAIO Power Management, see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software.

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, for example, AC power. Click this icon to display the window, showing your power status.

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

To activate VAIO Power Management

1Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options.

2Click Change plan settings under the current power plan.

3Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window appears.

4Select the VAIO Power Management tab.

To restore the default settings

1On the VAIO Power Management tab, click Advanced. The VAIO Power Management window appears.

2Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.