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Using your VAIO 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.
2
Select
Adjust Power Properties
.
The
Power Options Properties
screen appears.
3
Select the
VAIO Power Management
tab.
