Sony PCG-8491 manual System Suspend Mode, System Hibernation Mode, Using Your Notebook Computer

Using Your Notebook Computer	n N 54
Using Power Saving Modes

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

✍When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode, you cannot insert a disc.

✍If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will turn off.

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 or the Jog Dial to enter System Suspend mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key or the power button for less than 4 seconds.

System Hibernation Mode

The state of the system is saved on the hard disk 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 or the Jog Dial to enter System Hibernation mode.

To return to normal mode

Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state.

❑Steps to return to normal mode:

System hibernation b System suspend b System Idle System suspend requires less time than System hibernation.

❑Power consumption:

System idle b System suspend b System hibernation System idle uses more power than System hibernation.