Using Your Notebook Computer

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Using Power Saving Modes

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

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