Sony PCG-GR300K VAIO User Manual page 97

Viewing the Power Management status icons
The Power Management status icons are displayed in the taskbar at the lower-right corner of your screen. Move the pointer
over the Battery icon to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile. Double-click the icon for additional
information. The Battery status icon indicates the battery power level and the Intel SpeedStep
indicates the performance level of the CPU.
To activate the Power Management toolbar
1.
Right-click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, and then click Power Management. The Power Management toolbar
appears on the taskbar.
The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar. It is the first icon farthest to the left, and its
appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected. To change the power
management profile, click the current profile icon, and then select a profile from the pop-up list. See
profiles for a description of available options. To select another power management profile, click that icon in the Power
Management toolbar.
Note:
When you use the battery pack to power your notebook, your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management
profile by default. If you select a different power management profile while using battery power, that profile is selected
automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook.
Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars.
You can change the power management settings, such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen.
To customize Power Management settings
1. Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar.
2. Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu.
3. Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left field.
4. Double-click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right field.
5.
Click the desired setting.
6.
Click the File menu, and then click Save.
7.
Click the File menu, and then click Exit.
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