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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Using Hibernate Mode

In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in flash memory storage 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.

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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

Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate.

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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.

To return to Normal mode

Slide up the power switch (in the direction of f on the switch).

The computer returns to its normal state.

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If you slide up (in the direction of f on the switch) and hold the power switch for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically.

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