Sony PCV-MXS10 - Manual (Page 47)

Setting the computer to enter Stand by mode
You have several ways to set your computer to enter Stand by mode. Select the appropriate method according to your
power management needs.
To set the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Stand by key
Press the (Stand by) key on the upper right corner of the keyboard. The computer goes into Stand by mode.
To set the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Windows taskbar
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Turn Off Computer.
2. Click Stand by.
To set the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Power button
Briefly press the Power button on the front panel to place your computer into Stand by mode.
To set the computer to enter Stand by mode using the Remote Control
 Briefly press the power button on the remote control.
To set the computer to enter Stand by mode automatically
1. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, then select the category, Performance and Maintenance.
The Performance and Maintenance dialog box appears.
2. Click the Power Options Control Panel icon.
The Power Options Properties dialog box appears.
3. Select the Power Schemes tab. Choose an option from the Power schemes drop-down list.
Note:
To save the settings under a name that is not offered in the Power schemes drop-down menu, choose your
settings and then click Save As.
4. Click Apply and then click OK.
The computer will go into Stand by mode according to your settings.
Stand by mode indicators
You can identify which mode the computer is in by the color of the power indicator light.
Color Mode
Amber Computer is in Stand by mode.
Blue Computer is in Normal mode, ready to use.
No color Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode.
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