# User Guide

# Personal Computer VAIO Pro 11/13SVP1121/SVP1321

## Power

- Controlling the Power State of Your VAIO Computer (Sleep Mode/Shutdown)
  By default, your VAIO computer automatically enters Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity.
- Restarting Your VAIO Computer
  After changing the settings or installing an app on your VAIO computer, you may be required to restart the computer.
- 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. The charging time may vary depending on operating conditions.
- Turning On Your VAIO Computer
  Turn on your VAIO computer to start Windows.
- About Sleep Mode
  Sleep mode enables you to take a break and retain the computer’s state, including data you are working on.
- 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).
- Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings
  You can change the Intel Smart Connect Technology settings in VAIO Control Center.
- Changing the Low Battery Hibernation Settings
  You can change the Low Battery Hibernation settings in VAIO Control Center.
- Using Sleep Mode
  In Sleep mode, you can step away from your VAIO computer while retaining the computer’s state including data you are working on.

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

- Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
- Connecting a Power Source
- Selecting a Power Plan
- Notes on Sleep Mode
- Notes on Using the Power Source
- Why does a message appear and Windows fail to start when I turn on my VAIO computer?
- What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on or the power button does not work (the charge indicator light blinks fast)?
- Why does my VAIO computer automatically turn off?
- What should I do if I cannot turn off my VAIO computer?
- What should I do if the power indicator light turns on in green when I press the power button but the screen remains blank?
- What should I do if my VAIO computer does not turn on (the power indicator light does not turn on in green)?
- What should I do if the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears when I turn on my VAIO computer?
- What should I do if my VAIO computer does not return to Normal mode with keyboard or touch pad operations during Sleep mode?
- What should I do if Hibernate mode is not available or my VAIO computer does not enter Hibernate mode?

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