Sony VGN-A170 - Manual (Page 51)

Using power schemes
You can use the preset power schemes or you can customize the power profiles to conserve power. By using the power
schemes and power profiles, 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 ® taskbar, and click Control Panel .
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 ® taskbar, and click Control Panel .
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 ® taskbar, and select Adjust Power Properties to open
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 ® taskbar, and click Control Panel .
2. Click Performance and Maintenance , and click Power Options . The Power Options Properties window
appears.
If you want to access the power scheme information quickly from the Windows ® taskbar, see To display the
power icon on the taskbar for more information.
3. Select the Advanced tab, and select your changes from the drop-down menus in the Power buttons box. See
Using power saving modes for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption.
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 ® taskbar, and click Control Panel .
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. Page 51