Sony VGN-UX180P - Manual (Page 118)

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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 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
1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer.
2 Click Hibernate.
To return to Normal mode
Slide up the power switch (in the direction of f on the switch) to turn on the computer.
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, the computer will turn off automatically.
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If you do not use the computer for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting
down or resuming.
Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated.
It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode.
Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode.
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Do not move the computer until its power indicator light turns off.