Sony VAIO PCG-NV105 Software Manual page 64

Customizing your computer
Displaying CPU information
You can also view the level of performance of your notebook with the CPU Controls.
To do so, you just have to move your cursor over the CPU icon in your taskbar.
Icon
Performance:
Battery Life:


For more detailed information on what you can do with PowerPanel, refer to the Help files of PowerPanel.
Editing a power profile
To edit the power management settings of a power profile, proceed as follows:
1 Right-click the CPU icon in the taskbar and select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu.
The Profile Editor window appears.
2 Click the profile you want to edit on the left of the screen.
3 Double-click the power profile property (CPU Control, Standby or Hibernate timer, ...) you want to
modify on the right of the screen.
An option list or a dialog box will appear. Select an option.
4 Click the File menu and then click Save.
Description
This control helps to maximize the CPU clock
speed. The computer can then be used at its
maximum performance. This will be the default
icon when the computer is connected to the
mains supply.
This control helps to reduce the notebook's power
consumption by decreasing the CPU clock speed
and the power voltage. This will be the default
icon when the computer is disconnected from the
mains supply, using the battery.
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