Sony PCG-C1VN - Manual (Page 60)

Using Power Saving Modes
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Using Power Saving Modes
When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take
advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to
the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your
computer has two distinct power saving modes: System Suspend and System
Hibernation. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer
automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery
charge drops to approximately 10%, regardless of the power management setting
you select.
Normal Mode
This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power
indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific
device such as the LCD or the hard disk.
System Suspend Mode
The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off
power to the CPU. The green power indicator light flashes in this mode.
To activate System Suspend Mode
Press Fn+Esc. You can also right-click on the battery icon in the task bar and
select System Suspend mode.
To return to normal Mode
Press any key.
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If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to
recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.
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For details, see “Controlling Power Management” in the online manual Customizing
Your VAIO® Notebook.