Using Powerpanel - Sony PCG-R505GCP Primary User Manual

VAIO Computer Quick Start
To activate Hibernate mode
1 Press the key combination Fn+F12 press the power button and release it
immediately. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off.
2 Press the power button to return to normal mode.
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If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see "Frequently asked questions"
for more information.

Using PowerPanel

The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power
management profile to conserve battery life. The following table describes all the
predefined power management profiles in PowerPanel. Your computer is set to
Automatic Profile Selection by default. You can customize the settings for all the
following profiles, except the Disable Power Management profile.
Profile
Icon Description
Maximum Performance
Provides the best system performance but conserves little power.
Maximum Battery Life
Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and
good performance. It slows the computer and puts it into Standby
mode after a specified time period.
Ultimate Battery Life
Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling the i.LINK port.
Power Management Off
Disables all power management settings, such as Standby and
Hibernate modes. You cannot change the settings of this profile.
AC Power
Indicates when AC power is in use. Similar to the Power Management
Off setting. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile
unless you disable this feature.
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