Sony pcg-grv616g Software Guide
Software Guide
Customising your computer
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Activating power management profiles
PowerPanel provides several predefined power management profiles. Each profile consists of a group of
power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from
maximum power management to no power management.
power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from
maximum power management to no power management.
Running on AC
Running on batteries
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Description
AC Power – The power management state when AC power is in use. PowerPanel
automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature.
automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature.
Power Management Off (Plugged in) – Turns off all power management features such
as Standby and Hibernate modes.
as Standby and Hibernate modes.
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Maximum Battery Life – Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good
performance. It reduces the brightness of the display and puts the system into Standby mode after a specified
time period.
performance. It reduces the brightness of the display and puts the system into Standby mode after a specified
time period.
Maximum Performance – Provides the best system performance while still conserving power.
Word Processing – Optimises power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen. You
can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby to optimise power
management for your system.
can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby to optimise power
management for your system.