Using A Second Battery Pack - Sony Vaio PCG-745 User Manual

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

Using a Second Battery Pack

You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery
packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery
power. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first
charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first
battery pack is 85% full. You can determine which battery pack is
charging by the battery indicator light status.
To insert a second battery pack
1
If another device is in the multi-purpose bay, remove the device. See
"To remove the floppy disk drive" on page 25 or "To remove the CD-
ROM drive" on page 28.
2
Insert the battery pack into the multi-purpose bay.
Using Your Notebook Computer
System suspend System hibernation
Normal mode
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