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Sony PCG-X18 User Manual

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– 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.

Camera

– Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage.

DVD

– Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage.