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VAIO Pro 11/13
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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.
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.
Connecting a Power Source
Connect your VAIO computer to an AC power source.
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You might be looking for the following topics:
Restarting Your VAIO Computer
Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting
Using Sleep Mode
Selecting a Power Plan
Notes on Sleep Mode
Notes on Using the Power Source
Charge Indicator Status List
About Sleep Mode
Notes on an Extended Battery Pack
Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings
Changing the Low Battery Hibernation Settings
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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