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Using the Power Saving Modes, Using Normal Mode

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n 87 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. The color of the power indicator light behind the power button tells you which mode the computer is in. Power indicator Mode Green Computer is in Normal mode (on). Amber Computer is in Standby mode. No light Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode. To set the timer for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of time, click Start and Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk.

Section	Page
Before Use	5
Documentation	5
Ergonomic Considerations	7
Getting Started	9
Locating Controls and Ports	10
About the Indicator Lights	14
Connecting the Power Cord	15
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	17
Using Your VAIO Computer	18
Using the Keyboard	19
Using the Mouse	25
Using the Optical Disc Drive	30
Using the TV Function	37
Using PC Cards	52
Using the Memory Stick Media	55
Using Other Memory Cards	60
Using the Internet	63
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)	64
Using Peripheral Devices	73
Connecting an External Microphone	74
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	75
Connecting a Printer	77
Connecting an i.LINK Device	78
Connecting to a Network (LAN)	80
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	82
Setting the Password	83
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central	86
Using the Power Saving Modes	87
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	90
Before Upgrading Your Computer	91
Adding and Removing Memory	92
Installing the Hard Disk Drive	102
Precautions	113
On Handling the LCD Screen	114
On Using the Power Source	115
On Handling Your Computer	116
On Handling Floppy Disks	118
On Handling Discs	119
On Using Headphones	119
On Handling Memory Stick Media	120
On Handling the Hard Disk	121
Troubleshooting	122
Computer	123
System Security	130
Internet	132
Networking	134
CDs and DVDs	137
Display	141
Printing	142
Microphone	143
Mouse	144
Speakers	145
Keyboard	146
Floppy Disks	147
PC Cards	148
Audio/Video	149
Memory Stick Media	150
Peripherals	151
Support Options	152
Sony Support Information	152