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Using power schemes
You can use the preset power schemes to conserve power. By using the power schemes, you control the power supplied to
different devices, such as the computer screen (LCD) and the hard disk drive, in your computer. You also control when the
computer activates a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate).
To select a power scheme
1. Click Start on the Windows
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears
with the Power Schemes tab selected.
3. Select a power scheme from the drop-down menu in the Power schemes box. Each power scheme is preset to
utilize your power supply efficiently, according to your computing functions. Select the power scheme that best
explains how you want to use your computer.
4.
Click Apply.
To create a power scheme
1. Click Start on the Windows
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears
with the Power Schemes tab selected.
You can also right-click the Power icon on the Windows
the Power Options Properties window.
3.
Select your changes from the drop-down menus in the Settings for....power scheme box, and click Save As in
the Power schemes box. The Save Scheme window appears.
4.
Type a name for your customized power scheme, and click OK. The power scheme you created appears in the
Power schemes box.
If you want to delete a power scheme, select the power scheme and click Delete. When the Delete Scheme window
appears, click Yes.
To customize your power properties
1. Click Start on the Windows
2.
Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window
appears.
3. Select the Advanced tab, and select your changes from the drop-down menus in the Power buttons box. See
Using power saving modes
4. Click Apply.
To use VAIO Power Management
VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you to further adjust the power settings on your computer.
Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab, you can modify it in the VAIO Power Management
tab to enhance your computer's operations.
1.
Click Start on the Windows
2.
Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window
appears.
3.
Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you want to adjust.
4.
Click Apply.
For information about VAIO Power Management, click the Help button located toward the bottom of the VAIO Power
taskbar, and click Control Panel.
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taskbar, and click Control Panel.
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taskbar, and click Control Panel.
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for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption.
taskbar, and click Control Panel.
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taskbar, and select Adjust Power Properties to open
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