VAIO User Guide VPCEH3/VPCEJ3/VPCEK3/VPCEL3 Series

# Power

- About Power Saving Mode
- Your VAIO computer has power saving modes to conserve power while you are not using the computer in addition to the normal operating mode.
- Charge Indicator Status List
- The charge indicator light turns on or blinks differently according to conditions.
- Charging the Battery Pack
- The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is connected to a power source.
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- After changing the settings or installing software on your VAIO computer, you may be required to restart the computer.
- Shutting Down Your VAIO Computer
- Shut down your VAIO computer properly to avoid losing unsaved data.
- Turning on Your VAIO Computer
- Turn on your VAIO Computer to start Windows.
- Using Hibernate Mode
- In Hibernate mode, the current state of your VAIO computer is saved to the built-in storage device, and then the computer is turned off. Hibernate mode is useful when you do not intend to use the computer for an extended period of time.
- Using Sleep Mode
- In Sleep mode, all unnecessary devices of your VAIO computer are turned off, though some devices stay turned on to retain the computer’s state including data you are working on. Sleep mode is useful when you take a short rest, for example.

### You might be looking for the following topics:

- Connecting a Power Source
- Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
- Notes on Sleep Mode
- Notes on Using the Power Source
- Selecting a Power Plan