Sony VGN-A517M User Manual page 141

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. If you double-click this icon, the Power Meter window appears showing
you the power status.
VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties.
To activate VAIO Power Management
1 Click Start and then Control Panel.
2 Click Performance and Maintenance.
3 Click Power Options.
The Power Options Properties window appears.
4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab.
To restore the default settings
1 On the VAIO Power Management tab, click Advanced.
The VAIO Power Management window appears.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.
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