Using Hibernate Mode - Sony PCG-GRT815E Hardware Manual

Using your VAIO computer
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If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically.
When the computer is in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc.
The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode.
Standby uses more power than Hibernate.
If the computer is not used for 25 minutes, it will enter System Standby mode when running on AC power.
When running on batteries, the computer will enter System Standby mode after 5 minutes if unused. To
avoid this, you can change the settings either in PowerPanel (right-click on the PowerPanel icon and select
Edit/Create Profile) or in the Control Panel. Please note that your Control Panel settings are valid only
until the next reboot.

Using Hibernate mode

The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in
this mode.
To activate Hibernate mode, proceed as follows:
Press <Fn>+<F12>.
The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode.
Alternatively,
Click Start, and then Turn Off Computer.
In the Turn off computer screen, hold down the <Shift>-key and press Hibernate.
To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows:
Turn on the computer by pressing the power button.
The computer returns to its previous state.
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