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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management

Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption.

The 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. See the help file included with the software for more information.

Selecting a Power Plan

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 that shows your power status.

The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options Properties.

To select a power plan

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

2Select your desired power plan.

To change the power plan settings

1Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed.

2If you need to change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Otherwise, click Save changes.

3Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for each item.

4Click OK.