Standby Mode; Hibernate Mode - Sony PCG-SR33 Primary User Manual

Standby Mode

The notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off
power to the CPU. The power indicator light flashes in amber while in this mode.
To activate Standby mode
Press Fn+Esc. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode.
To return to normal mode
Press any key.

Hibernate Mode

The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The
power indicator light is off in this mode.
To activate Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.
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(Windows 2000 Professional) the "Save to Disk Manager" message appears, then the
notebook enters Hibernate mode.
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Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off.
To return to normal mode
Turn on the notebook by sliding the power switch forward. The notebook returns
to its previous state.
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When returning from Hibernate mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is
erased and the notebook starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and
hold for more than four seconds.
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Time to return to normal mode:
Standby requires less time than Hibernate.
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Power consumption:
Standby uses more power than Hibernate.
Power Saving Modes
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