Sony SVT212190X - Manual (Page 106)

Read the following precautions before using Sleep mode.
Some USB devices may not support Sleep mode. When your VAIO computer resumes from Sleep mode,
the computer may not recognize such USB devices, depending on the type and number of connected USB
devices.
If you cannot place the computer into Sleep mode, disconnect all USB devices and try again.
If you use the supplied wireless mouse during Sleep mode, your VAIO computer returns to Normal mode on
rare occasions.
If your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode when the computer is unstable, it may not resume from Sleep
mode. The following operations are recommended:
Before placing your VAIO computer into Sleep mode, save your files and exit all running apps.
Shut down your VAIO computer periodically.
Depending on the current state of Windows, your VAIO computer might not be able to enter Sleep mode.
If your VAIO computer enters Sleep mode while running a task, such as DVD writing, the task may be
suspended.
When your VAIO computer is not connected to the Internet, you cannot obtain the latest updates on email,
Social Networking Services (SNSs), etc.
Your VAIO computer may become warm during Sleep mode.
Even when your VAIO computer is in Sleep mode, the disc drive indicator light may blink.
The cooling fan may run during Sleep mode.
Selecting a Power Plan
Power management helps you set up power plans to suit your requirements for power consumption.
1. Open
Control Panel. (See
Opening Control Panel .)
2. Select
Hardware and Sound and Power Options.
3. Select your desired power plan.
4. If you want to change the power plan settings, select
Change plan settings on the right of your
desired power plan in the
Power Options window.
By selecting
Change advanced power settings, you can change the advanced settings.
Refer to
Windows Help and Support (
Opening Windows Help and Support ) for more information on
the power plan settings.
Hint
The power status icon indicates what kind of power source your VAIO computer is currently using, and you
can see the computer’s power status by selecting this icon.
Notes on Using the Power Source
Read the following precautions before using the power source.