Sony PCG-R600HEK Using power saving modes, Using Normal mode, Using Standby mode, mode, Standby, Hibernate, you select, Press any key, Hibernate mode

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	Using power saving modes
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	When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power
Notebook	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: Standby mode and
	Hibernate mode.
	When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode
Sony	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.

Using 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.

Using Standby mode

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

To activate Standby mode, proceed as follows:

Use the PowerPanel utility.

To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows:

Press any key.