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Using your VAIO computer
Troubleshooting power management
The power management setting is not responding
Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as
Hibernate
is initiated, and then changed
before the computer completely enters the lower power state.
To restore the computer to its normal operating stability, proceed as follows:
1
Close all open applications.
2
Press
<Ctrl>
+
<Alt>
+
<Delete>
simultaneously and select
Restart
from the drop-down list.
The computer restarts.
3
If the procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer.
Managing power with VAIO Power Management
Power management helps you to set up power schemes of your computer that is running on AC power or batteries to suit your
requirements for power consumption.
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 operations of your computer and for longer battery life.
Activating VAIO Power Management
When you start the computer, a
power status
icon appears in the taskbar. This icon indicates what kind of power source you are
using at that time, E.g., AC power. If you double-click this icon, the
Power Meter
screen appears showing you the power status.
VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows
Power Options Properties
.
To activate VAIO Power Management, proceed as follows:
1
Right-click the
power status
icon in the taskbar.
