Using Your Notebook Computer | n N 43 |
Using Power Saving Modes
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
If you slide the power switch and hold for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically.
When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch and hold for more than four seconds.
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 slide the power switch 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 disk 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.
To return to normal mode
Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch. 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. |