Sony PCG-C1XD manual Other preset profiles Icon Description

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About the Software on your Notebook Computer

Other preset profiles

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Automatic Profile Selection – Analyses the performance of each application you choose and matches the profiles to its needs.

Word Processing – Optimizes 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 System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

Spreadsheet – Reduces the LCD brightness to “medium”, as your software doesn’t require higher performance. The sleep timer is activated.

Presentation – Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power. This option is ideal for slide show presentations. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

Communications – Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time-out. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

Games – Disables the display and the Hard Disk Spindle Down timer.

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Contents About the Software on your Sony Notebook Computer About the Software on your Notebook Computer About the Software on your Notebook Computer About the Software on your Notebook Computer About the Software on your Notebook Computer Contents PictureGear Jog Dial SetupSony software Sony softwareDVgate Motion DVgate StillMedia Bar Smart Label CyberCode FinderSmart Capture Smart ConnectSmart Write BatteryScopePowerPanel Smart PublisherProduct Recovery CD-ROM Sony Notebook SetupUI Design Selector Internet Explorer Operating System and other pre-installed softwareOperating System and other pre-installed software Windows 98 Second EditionQuickTime Adobe Acrobat ReaderVirusScan Using Smart Capture Using Smart CaptureCapturing a still image To send a still image via e-mail Displaying the captured images in Still ViewerShooting a video clip Your Capture modesTo playback captured video clips To send a video clip via e-mailSetting up the Jog Dial Setting up the Jog DialInformation on Using the Jog Dial Only LCD g LCD and external Display g only LCD Using the Sony Software Media Bar More information Press the Jog Dial to launch Motion Eye Setting ultility Allocating Other Functions to the Jog Dial Customizing Your Notebook Computer Deleting a Software from the Registered Files List Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook SetupDisplay system information, including memory PowerPanel main features PowerPanelPowerPanel Controlling Power ManagementMain preset profiles Icon Description Power Management ProfilesOther preset profiles Icon Description Video Standby timer expires Power Management CommandsAutomatic Profiles Selection APS Customizing PowerPanelChoosing Automatic Profiles Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery InformationActivating BatteryScope Battery Icon Descriptions Displaying Detailed Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Selecting the Display ModeConnects with the projector Using a CRT or ProjectorSelect the projectors resolution from Using the Dual Display Function Using the Dual Display FunctionSelecting dual display mode Setting the colors and resolution for each display Customizing the virtual desktop Deactivating the dual display settingDisk space allocation How to use your partitioned drivesAbout the Partitions of your Hard Disk Drive