Sony PCG-F280 manual System Suspend Mode, System Hibernation Mode, To activate System Suspend mode

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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide

System Suspend Mode

The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode.

To activate System Suspend mode

Press Fn+Esc, or slide the power switch forward and release it immediately. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key.

System Hibernation Mode

The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode.

To activate System Hibernation mode

Press Fn+F12. The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode.

To return to normal mode

Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. The computer returns to its previous state.

✍When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for more than four seconds.

❑Time to return to normal mode

System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation.

❑Power consumption

System Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation.

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Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Owner’s Record Safety InformationRegulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Getting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User GuideWelcome About the User GuideErgonomic Considerations Welcome Page Locating the Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Right Using Your Notebook ComputerBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterUsing Battery Power To insert the battery packBattery Indicator Meaning Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Close the cover of the battery bay Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Configuring Windows Registering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Key DescriptionUsing Your Notebook Computer Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination FunctionIndicator Function IndicatorsLight Off Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function Feature CD-ROMUsing the Touchpad Action DescriptionTo insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo remove a diskette To reinsert the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive To insert a discClose the tray by pushing it gently To play DVD-ROMsUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardPC card Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect To use infrared communication with a digital still camera Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with another computer Infrared port Degrees System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode To activate System Idle modeTo activate System Suspend mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Hibernation modeUsing a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo remove the second battery pack Using the Weight Saver To attach the weight saverVaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the Weight Saver Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jackConnecting the Port Replicator Connecting Peripheral DevicesPort replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever Connecting a Printer To connect a printerConnecting an External Display To connect a computer displayTo to To Monitor To select a display Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projectorPress Result Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect an external mouse or keyboardConnecting External Speakers To connect external speakersConnecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphoneConnecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device To connect a digital still cameraConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceGetting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Getting Help TroubleshootingMy computer does not start My LCD does not display anything My computer locks upCannot play a CD-ROM My software program locks up or crashesMy DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Cannot play a DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My speakers have no soundMy microphone does not work My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My mouse does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My touchpad does not workMy computer does not shut down Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud Getting Help My PC card is not workingCannot print To replace the backup battery Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryTo set date and time Getting Help Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsGetting Help To use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsOn the Power Source On Handling the LCD ScreenOn Installation On HandlingOn Handling Diskettes On Moisture CondensationOn Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Using Batteries On Maintenance Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F250 To install a memory moduleTypical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F290 Turn screw Cable Insert here To remove a memory module Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Limited Warranty Statement Garantie RestreinteVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index Computer Index Power 21 cord 9 indicator light 5 switch 6 USB Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 15 taskbar 15