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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
Using Power Saving Modes
When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: System Suspend and System Hibernation. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below
7 percent, regardless of the power management setting you select.
✍If the battery level falls to below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.
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 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.
