System Suspend Mode; System Hibernation Mode - Sony Vaio PCG-F104K User Manual

Using your notebook
Using power saving modes


If you press the power button for
more than four seconds, the
computer will turn off.


When the computer is in
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ystem uspend or
Hibernation mode, you cannot
insert a disk.

System Suspend mode

The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to
the CPU. The umber power light flashes in this mode.
To activate System Suspend mode
Press <Fn>+<Esc>, or press the power button quickly. You can also use the
PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode.
To return to Normal mode
Press any key.

System Hibernation mode

The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The power
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ystem
indicator light is off in this mode.
To activate System Hibernation mode
Press <Fn>+<F12>. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System
Hibernation mode.
To return to Normal mode
Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its
previous state.
Steps to return to Normal mode:

System Hibernation b System suspend b System Idle

System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation.

Power consumption:

System Idle b System Suspend b System Hibernation

System Idle uses more power than System Hibernation.

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