System Hibernation Mode - Sony VAIO PCG-505G User Manual

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VAIO MiniNotebook Computer User Guide

System Hibernation 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 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 sliding the power switch forward. The
computer returns to its previous state.
When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is
erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for
more than four seconds.
Steps to reduce Power consumption:
Normal mode
System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation
Steps Time to return to normal mode:
System hibernation System suspend
System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation
System suspend System hibernation
Normal mode