VAIO® Notebook User Guide

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.

For details, see “Controlling Power Management” in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook.

System Idle Mode

This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period. The hard disk and video display enter a low power state, and the CPU clock and processor stop. The power indicator light is umber in this mode.

To activate System Idle mode:

Press Fn+S. You can also use PowerPanel utility to enter System Idle mode.

To return to normal mode: Press any key.

System Suspend Mode

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

To activate System Suspend mode

Press Fn+Esc. 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.

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Sony PCG-SR17K manual Normal Mode, System Idle Mode, System Suspend Mode, System Hibernation Mode