Sony PCG-C1MHP Software Guide
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Selecting automatic profiles
A power profile is a set of timer values for a variety of system devices. PowerPanel automatically selects the
profile associated with the application you are using and changes profiles as you switch between
applications.
profile associated with the application you are using and changes profiles as you switch between
applications.
Power Management lets your system enter energy saving modes by leveling some energy consuming
parameters, such as LCD brightness, or hard disk activity.
parameters, such as LCD brightness, or hard disk activity.
To select automatic profiles, proceed as follows:
1
Right-click the PowerPanel battery status icon on the taskbar and select Profiles.
2
Select Automatic Profile Selection.
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You can customize the profiles menu to suit your portable computing needs. You can edit the pre-defined Power Management settings or create
new profiles.
new profiles.
Displaying detailed battery information
You can display detailed information for the battery used in your computer. The following section briefly
describes how to display your computer's general battery information.
describes how to display your computer's general battery information.
To display battery information, proceed as follows:
1
Double-click the PowerPanel icon in the taskbar.
The Battery Information window appears.
The Battery Information window appears.
2
Select the Battery tab.
This tab contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time.
This tab contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time.