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Customizing Your VAIO Computer >
Using the Power Saving Modes
Using Sleep Mode
Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption
mode. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in this mode.
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If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode or
turn it off.
To activate Sleep mode
Click
Start
, the arrow next to the
Lock
button, and
Sleep
.
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Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode.
Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode.
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If the battery runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is
impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.
To return to Normal mode
❑
Press any key.
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Slide the power switch (in the direction of
G
on the switch).
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If you slide (in the direction of
G
on the switch) and hold the power switch for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. You
will lose all unsaved data.
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You can use the
VAIO Control Center
to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming
preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack. See
Using the VAIO Control Center
