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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Using Hibernate Mode
In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in flash memory 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.
To activate Hibernate mode
Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate.
To return to Normal mode
Slide up the power switch (in the direction of
f
on the switch).
The computer returns to its previous state.
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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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If you do not 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 or resuming.
Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated.
It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode.
Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode.
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Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off.
