Sony VGN-UX490N - Manual (Page 116)

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Using Sleep Mode
Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power consumption mode.
The umber power light flashes during this mode.
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If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into Hibernate mode
or turn it off.
To activate Sleep mode
Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep.
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Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode.
Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode.
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If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode, the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode.
To return to Normal mode
Press any key.
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If you slide up (in the direction of f on the switch) and hold the power switch for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically.
You will lose all unsaved data.
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If the power switch is in the HOLD position, you can slide it up (in the direction of f on the switch) to return to Normal mode.