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Using hibernate mode – Sony VGN-FW170J User Manual

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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 off in this mode.

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.

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.