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