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.
!
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.
!
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.
