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