Sony PCG-717 - Manual (Page 39)

Using Your Notebook Computer
Using Power Saving Modes
when vou uso a battery as the source ot po\yer for your computer, you
can take advantage of power management settings to conser\'e battery
life. In adciition to the normal operating mode, which allows vou to turn
off specific devices, your compufer has fhree distinct power sac'ing
modes: System Standby, System Suspend, and System Save to Disk.
When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer
automatically enters System Save to Disk mode when the remaining
battery charge drops below 7%, regardless of fhe power management
setting you select.
Normal Mode
This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. To save
power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the modem.
The power indicator light is on in this mode.
For details, see "Controlling Power Management" on page 103.
System Standby Mode
This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a
brief period. The hard disk and video display enter a low power state,
and the CPU clock and processor stop. The power indicator light is on in
this mode.
To activate system standby mode
Press Fn+S. You can also enter system standby mode using the
PowerPanel utility.
To return to normal mode
Press any key.
System Suspend Mode
The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches
off power to the CPU. The power indicator light flashes in this mode.
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