VAIO User Guide

# Power

- Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings
- You can change the Rapid Wake settings in VAIO Control Center.
- 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.
- Notes on an Extended Battery Pack
- This topic explains battery charging behavior when an extended battery pack (not supplied) is attached to your VAIO computer in addition to the installed battery pack (the primary battery pack).
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
- After changing the settings or installing an app 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. Carefully read the precautions in Notes on Using the Power Source before turning on. [Details]
- Using Sleep Mode
- In Sleep mode, all unnecessary devices of your VAIO computer are turned off, though some devices stay 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:

- Changing the Graphics/Performance Settings
- Connecting a Power Source
- Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
- Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
- Notes on Sleep Mode
- Notes on Using the Power Source
- Selecting a Power Plan