VAIO® Computer User Guide
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To activate Hibernate mode
1Press the key combination Fn + F12, or press the power button and release it
immediately. The “Save to Disk Manager” window appears and the
computer enters Hibernate mode.
2Press the power button to return to normal mode.

Notes on power saving modes

When returning from Hibernate mode, the system status stored on the hard
disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button
and hold it for more than 4 seconds.
Standby uses more power than Hibernate.
Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode.
Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off.
Pressing the power button and releasing it immediately caused prior computer
systems to enter Standby mode.