Sony PCG-8E1M, Instruction & Operation Manual

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Sony Notebook
User Guide
Using your notebook
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To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows:
Press any key.
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If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically.
When the computer is in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc.
Standby requires less time than Hibernate.
Standby uses more power than Hibernate.
If you do not work with your computer on AC power for 30 minutes, it will enter System Standby mode. As
a result, if you are using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, the operation will be interrupted. To avoid this, change
the settings in the Control Panel.
Using Hibernate mode
The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in
this mode.
To activate Hibernate mode, proceed as follows:
Press <Fn> + <F12> .
The Hibernating screen appears and the notebooks enters Hibernate mode.
Alternatively,
Click Start , and then Turn Off Computer.
In the Turn off computer screen, hold down the <Shift> -key and press Hibernate .
To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows:
Turn on the computer by pressing the power button.
The computer returns to its previous state.