Sony PCG-VX89P - Manual (Page 22)

VAIO Computer Quick Start
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Conserving Battery Power
You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel or power schemes to
conserve battery power. Conserving battery power may significantly extend your
computing time, depending on how you use your computer.
❑ Using power saving modes
❑ Using PowerPanel
❑ Frequently asked questions
Using power saving modes
In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific
devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and
Hibernate. You can use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to
override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action.
❑ Standby — Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory
(RAM). Power consumption reduces to a minimum, and the system remains
on.
❑ Hibernate — Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in the
Save to Disk Partition on the hard disk and power is turned off. Power
consumption reduces to a minimum, and the system is turned off. Hibernate
mode consumes the lowest level of power. The computer automatically
enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5
percent, regardless of the setting you select.
To activate Standby mode
1 Press the key combination Fn+Esc or Fn+F12. The amber power indicator
flashes in this mode.
2 Press any key to return to Normal mode.
To activate Hibernate mode
1 Press the power button and release it immediately. Do not move the
computer until the power indicator turns off.
2 Press the power button to return to normal mode.