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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Using Hibernate Mode

In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive* and power is turned off. Even when the battery runs down, no data will be lost. The power indicator light is unlit in this mode.

*Your computer may be equipped with two built-in flash memory storage drives along with a hard disk drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration.

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If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down and resuming.

To activate Hibernate mode

Press the Fn+F12 keys.

The computer enters Hibernate mode.

Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode.

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When your computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc.

Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated.

Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode.

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Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off.