Using Your Notebook Computer
Using Power Saving Modes
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
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Normal Mode
Thisis the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power indicator
light is on in this mode. Tosave power, you can turn off a specific device such as the
LCD or the hard disk.
System Suspend Mode
Thecomputer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switchesoff power to
theCPU. The am berpower lightflashes in this mode.
To activate System Suspend mode
PressFn+Esc, or press the power button quickly. You can also use the PowerPanel
utilityto enterSystem Suspen d mode.
To return to normal mode
Pressany key.
System Hibernation Mode
The state of the syste m is saved on the h ard drive and powe r is turned off. The p ower
indicator light is off in this mode.
To activate System Hibernation mode
Press Fn+F12. You can also use the P owerPanel utility to en ter System Hibernati on
mode.
When you activate System
Hibernation mode, the screen
remains black for a while an d
power is then turned off. Do not
move the computer until the
power indicator turns off.