User manual SONY VAIO VPC-Z22SHX/X

[. . . ] Instant Mode -- Provides a guide to use Instant Mode. n7N Before Use Non-printed Documentation User Guide (this manual) -- Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. Specifications -- The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 2 Connect to the Internet. [. . . ] The maintenance and management of TPM-protected data must be carried out at your own risk. Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management. n 130 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and to specify preferences for system behavior. To use VAIO Central 1 2 3 4 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. Select the desired control item and change the settings. The setting of the desired item has been changed. Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using VAIO Status Monitor The VAIO Status Monitor utility allows you to check various settings, such as the power management settings, security settings, and current usage of devices, in the VAIO Status Monitor window. To display the VAIO Status Monitor window 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Status Monitor. The VAIO Status Monitor window appears. You can change the settings for certain items in the VAIO Status Monitor window. To change the settings, select the desired item and click Settings. n 132 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you select. !If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power while not working, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. You can change the memory configuration during Normal mode. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming. When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated. It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode. You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 130). !Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off. n 137 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for 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 operation of your computer and longer battery life. [. . . ] VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 214). n 223 N Support Options VAIO® HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 214). [. . . ]