Sony VAIO PCV-A21M, User Manual

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Using your VAIO computer User Guide
Using Hibernate mode
If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, you can put it into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves
you the time of shutting down in the normal way.
When you put your computer into Hibernate mode:
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Everything in the memory is saved to the hard disk.
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The monitor and system are turned off.
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The computer is turned off.
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The power indicator light turns off.
To activate Hibernate mode manually, proceed as follows:
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Save your work.
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From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer .
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In the Turn Off Computer screen, hold down the <Shift> key to reveal the Hibernate button.
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Click Hibernate .
The computer goes into Hibernate mode, the computer turns off.
To return to Normal mode, quickly press the power button.
Operation returns to the same state as before.
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You can leave Windows running when using Hibernate .
If you press the power button for more than six seconds, the computer will switch off completely.
When the computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc.
Hibernate uses less power than Standby and requires more time.
You can also set the Sleep button to enter Hibernate mode instead of Standby mode. Go to VAIO Control Center , Power Management and then Power Options . You can
change the settings under Power Schemes .