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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 and power is turned off. Even when the battery runs down, no data will be lost. The power indicator light is off in this mode.

To activate Hibernate mode

Press the Fn+F12 keys.

The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode.

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

To return to Normal mode

Press the power button.

The computer returns to its previous state.

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If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically.

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If you do not 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 or resuming.

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

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

It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode.

Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode.

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