Sony PCG-XG29 Manual

Using Power Saving Modes

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System Suspend Mode

The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches 
off power to the CPU. The red power indicator light flashes in this mode.

To activate System Suspend mode

Press Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately. You 
can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial control to enter System 
Suspend mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key or the Power button for less than 4 seconds.

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

Press Fn+F12. The “Computer Standby message” screen appears, and 
then the computer enters System Hibernation mode. You can also use the 
PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial control to enter System Hibernation 
mode.

To return to normal mode

Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer 
returns to its previous state.

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Time to return to normal mode
System Idle requires less time than System Suspend, and System 
Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation.

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Power consumption
System Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System 
Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation.

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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.