Sony PCG-C1VE manual Normal Mode, System Suspend Mode, System Hibernation Mode

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Using Power Saving Modes

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

When you activate System Hibernation mode, the screen remains black for a while and power is then turned off. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off.

Normal Mode

This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk.

System Suspend Mode

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

To activate System Suspend mode

Press Fn+Esc, or press the power button quickly. 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. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode.

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Contents Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Safety InformationEquipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Regulatory Information Dispose of properly at end-of- life Disposal of Lithum Ion batteryWelcome Online Documentation About the User GuidesPrinted Documentation Welcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic ConsiderationsWelcome Left Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLocating the Controls and Connectors Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Right Bottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power Using Battery PowerComputer is using battery power Using Your Notebook Computer To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Using the Start Button of WindowsShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Using the KeyboardCombinations and functions with the Windows key for further Combinations Functions Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyIndicator Functions IndicatorsCombinations/Feature Functions Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing DeviceThen let it go at the desired point Using the Jog Dial Using the Jog DialLauncher mode To Use the Jog Dial To insert a Memory Stick Using Memory StickUsing Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick Using Your Notebook Computer Capturing a still image Using the Motion EYE built-in cameraUsing the Motion EYE built-in camera Using Your Notebook Computer Capturing, a normal image appears Using PC Cards Using PC CardsInsert in the direction of the arrow To insert a PC cardTo remove a PC card Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving ModesSystem Hibernation Mode Normal ModeSystem Suspend Mode Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem Connecting to a phone linePC card modem Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To carry the floppy disk drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM DrivePrinter PrinterExternal Display External DisplayTo connect a computer display To connect a projector Turn off the computer, then unplug the display adapter To connect a TV Link device Link deviceConnecting peripheral devices To connect your computer to another Vaio computer External Speakers External SpeakersExternal Microphone External MicrophoneTo connect a USB device Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceUniversal Serial Bus USB Device Online user guides supplied on your computer’s hard drive About Sony’s Support OptionsAbout Sony’s Support Options Printed documentation supplied with your computerAbout Sony’s Support Options Other sources of information Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAbout the computer and software Getting Help Guide Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete About Digital Video Captures and DVgate Put it back where it was and press it until it clicksAbout the display About the Motion EYE Camera About CD-ROMs and diskettes About sound About the modem Open My Computer Open the Control Panel Disconnect the i.LINK device once, then connect it again About peripheralsAbout Memory Stick About Power Saving ModesHibernation features are On Upgrading the System To replace a key top Placing a key topPlacing a key top Other precautions Other precautionsOn Handling the LCD Screen On Handling On Moisture Condensation On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Disks On Using earphones Specifications Connection Motion EYE camera Compatibility table Index See also monitor 55 speakers 30 Sony Index USB