Sony PCG-VX89 VAIO User Guide (primary manual), User Manual

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Conserving Battery Power
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Frequently asked questions
Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?
For some software programs and some peripheral devices, your computer may
not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when
using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate
a power management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate.
When should I replace the battery?
If, after fully charging the battery, the battery power is still low, the battery may
be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.
Why is the battery warm?
While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery heats up. This is
normal and is not cause for concern.
HDD Standby
Timer Sets the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode
for the hard disk drive when the system is idle. This setting only
shuts off power to the hard disk drive.
i.LINK Port Sets the power to the i.LINK port. If you do not use the i.LINK
port, you can disable power to this port to conserve battery
power.
Memory Stick
Port Power-
saving Sets the power to the Memory Stick slot. If you do not use a
Memory Stick, disable power to this slot to conserve battery
power.
* Slows the processor speed.
Power profile Description