Rafael wrote:
> Hi. I have a Sony Vaio with USB mouse and keyboard attached. I also
> use an external monitor. I can use Fn & F7 to switch between the LCD
> screen and the external monitor, and I can use both simultaneously.
>
> What I'd like to be able to do though is close the LCD screen and use
> only the USB / external monitor *without* the laptop shutting down /
> hibernating but I can't figure out how to do so.
>
> Can somebody help me please?
>

Likely cannot be done. Closing the notebook monitor will do what you
request: nothing (bad, heat buildup, destroy monitor), standby, or
hibernate.

Some notebooks, with the port replicator, will do what you want: close
the screen and use only an external monitor. You will need to inquire of
Sony what their port replicators do.

Q