VAIO Docking Station Power Management

[kaspandido]

I just bought the VGP-PRFE1 Docking Station for my VAIO VGN-FE11H.

I want to dock it in and close the notebook to continue working with my external monitor, mouse and keyboard.

BUT, when I do that the Computer switches into stand-by mode, like it is supposed to when I use it "un-docked".

How can I change my power management settings? How can I close the lid without putting the system to stand-by?
I know that I could simply tell Windows not to do that, but I dont want to change those settings everytime I use my VAIO in "un-docked" mode.

Is that in any way possible? Do you guys have a solution

[jumpsuit]

Welcome to the forum!

I'm sure someone will be along shortly with the answer.:smileyhappy:

[Blencogo]

Hi kaspandido,

I don't think you can have different setting for 'Docked' and 'Undocked'.

I presume you know how to change this permanently? If not: -

Go to Control Panel>>Power options>>Advanced

There should be an option to set what happens when you close your notebook - change it from 'Standby' to 'Do Nothing'.

I'm doing this from memory - it will be somewhere in Power Options if it isn't in 'Advanced'.

[Thalamus.]

Hi kaspandido,

Closing your Vaio when running could cause it to overheat as air I believe is drawn in via the keyboard.

[kaspandido]

thanks you guys.

In the end its just a question of aesthetics anyhow.

Well, thanx again for your quick replies.