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Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n103 N If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings. To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan. 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n104 N Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and power is turned off. Even when the battery runs out of power, no data will be lost. The power indicator light is unlit in this mode. . If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn+F12 keys. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. . When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode. ! Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the Power Saving Modes n105 N To return to Normal mode Press the power button. The computer returns to its normal state. ! If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. . It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Using the VAIO Control Center (page 100). Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n106 N Using the 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. To select a power plan 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Select your desired power plan. To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you need to change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3. Otherwise, click Save changes. 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab. Change the settings for each item. 4 Click OK. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n107 N VAIO Power Management Viewer You can view performance with the power plan that was modified with the VAIO Power Management. To start the VAIO Power Management Viewer 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Configuring Your Modem n108 N Configuring Your Modem Before you can start using your internal modem (not all modems are built-in), or each time you use your modem while traveling, make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options window matches the country you are dialing from. Features and options may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer. To change the country settings for your modem 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Location Information window appears. 4 Enter the required information, and then click OK. The Phone and Modem Options window appears. 5 Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab. 6 Click the Edit button to change the current configuration. The Edit Location window appears. Or Click the New button to configure your modem. The New Location window appears. 7 Check the country/region settings, and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from. . Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties or areas. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Configuring Your Modem n109 N 8 If you modified your location settings, click...
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