Sony PCG-F350 Manual

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide

System Suspend Mode

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

To activate System Suspend mode

Press Fn+Esc, or slide the power switch forward and release it
immediately. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System
Suspend mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key.

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 “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the
computer enters System Hibernation mode. You can also use the
PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode.

To return to normal mode

Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. 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 slide the power switch forward and hold for
more than four seconds.