Using Power Saving Modes

To activate Hibernate mode

1To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12, or press the power button and release it immediately. The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode.

Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off.

2Press the power button to return to normal mode.

Notes on power saving modes

When returning from Hibernate mode (by pressing the power button momentarily) the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally.

Standby uses more power than Hibernate.

Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode.

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Sony Personal Computer manual To activate Hibernate mode