Sony VAIO PCG-V505CP Hardware Manual page 51

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Selecting automatic profiles when running on batteries
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.
Power management lets your system enter energy saving modes by levelling some energy-consuming
parameters, such as LCD brightness, or hard disk activity.
To select automatic profiles, proceed as follows:
1 Right-click the PowerPanel icon in the taskbar and select Profiles.
2 Select Automatic Profile Selection.
The Automatic Profile Selection feature deactivates when you manually select another power profile from the menu.
Description
Communications – Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time-out. You can also establish settings for
LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby to optimise power management for your system.
Games – Disables the display and the Hard Disk timer.
DVD – Optimises performance and power requirements for DVD usage.
Camera – Optimises performance and power requirements for camera usage.
Power Management Off (Running on batteries) – Turns off all power management features such as Standby
and Hibernate modes.
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