Sony PCG-F640 System Suspend Mode, To activate System Suspend mode, To return to normal mode

VAIO Notebook User Guide

System Suspend Mode

In System Suspend Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode.

To activate System Suspend mode

To activate System Suspend mode, press the key combination Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key to return to normal mode.

System Hibernation Mode

In the 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

To activate System Hibernation mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.

✍Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off.

To return to normal mode

To return to normal mode, turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state.

✍When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds.

❑Time required to return to normal mode

System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation to return to normal mode.

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