Sony computer User Manual

The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve battery
life. The following table describes all the predefined power management profiles in PowerPanel. You can customize the
settings for all the following profiles, except the Disable Power Management profile. 

Maximum Performance 

Provides the best system performance but conserves minimal power. 

Maximum Battery Life 

Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance. It slows the computer and puts it
into Standby mode after a specified time. 

Extends the Maximum Battery Life by stopping power to the optical drive and Memory Stick

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 media slot. 

Power Management Off 

Disables all power management settings, such as Standby and Hibernate modes. You cannot change the settings of this
profile. 

AC Power 

Indicates when AC power is in use. Similar to Power Management Off and the Standby mode after a half hour. Power
Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature. 

Games 

Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer. 

Presentation 

Keeps the display on at all times while conserving power. This option is ideal for slide show presentations. You can
establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for your
system. 

Camera 

Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage. 

DVD 

Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage. 

Optimizes power management with longer time-outs on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish settings
for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system. 

Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs. 

Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time-out. The Internal modem remains powered on. You can also establish
settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system. 

Automatic Profile Selection 

Automatically selects a profile suitable for active software programs.