Sony PCG-933A Laptop User Manual


 
Power Saving Modes
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System Suspend Mode
In System Suspend Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in
RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber power indicator light
flashes in this mode.
To activate System Suspend mode
To activate System Suspend mode, press the key combination Fn+Esc, or press
the power button and release it immediately. You can also use the PowerPanel
utility to enter System Suspend mode.
To return to normal mode
Press any key to return to normal mode.
System Hibernation Mode
In the 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
To activate System Hibernation mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.
To return to normal mode
To return to normal mode, turn on the computer by pressing the power button.
The computer returns to its previous state.
Time required to return to normal mode
System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System Suspend
(Windows 2000) The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the computer
enters System Hibernation mode.
Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off.
When returning from System Hibernation mode, the system status stored on the hard
disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and
hold for more than four seconds.