Sony Personal Computer manual Displaying detailed battery information

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Displaying Battery Information

Displaying detailed battery information

Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window. The screen appears displaying the Battery tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time.

Battery Information Window

Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system

You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs, including modifications to the alarm settings. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information.

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Contents Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Using Your Vaio ComputerConnecting Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Adding Memory Displaying Battery InformationTroubleshooting 115 125 135 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Computer Keyboard Using the KeyboardKey Description Functions of the keyboard keysCombination Function Combinations and functions with the Windows keyIndicator IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature FunctionsSome functions are not available until Windows launches Vaio Action Setup functions Using Vaio Action SetupLauncher mode Using the Jog Dial ControlUsing guide mode Guide modeUsing Launcher mode Action Description To use the Jog Dial control with Sony softwareTo use the Jog Dial control with other software Using a dialog box Internal timerTo insert a Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick MediaWhat is MagicGate? Types of Memory Stick mediaTo view the contents of Memory Stick media To use VisualFlow VisualFlowTo remove a Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick Media Vaio Computer To insert PC card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Hibernate mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Standby modeTo activate Hibernate mode How to connect a phone cable Connecting a Phone LinePlugging in Phone Cable Connecting to LAN Connecting to a LANTo set up your ethernet connection To set the Modem’s Country/region To connect to a networkWireless LAN Access Point Connecting to a Wireless LANTurning On Wireless LAN To communicate with an Access Point, proceed as follows Communicating with Access Point infrastructureConnecting to a wireless LAN To communicate without an Access Point, proceed as follows Communicating without Access Point ad-hocSetting Wireless Network Connection Properties Turning Off Wireless LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices To connect the floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveTo remove a floppy disk To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is onTo insert a floppy disk To carry the floppy disk drive To connect an optical drive Connecting a PC Card Bus DriveTo insert a disc To remove the drive Handling CD or DVD discs Cleaning CD or DVD discsTo connect an i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc DriveConnecting i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive To connect a USB mouse Connecting a USB MouseConnecting with i.LINK Connecting Vaio ComputersConnecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital camcorder Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Display To connect a projector To connect a computer displayConnecting an External Display Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack To connect a TV Connecting a TVTo connect a printer Connecting a USB PrinterTo record from a microphone or audio equipment Connecting an External MicrophoneTo switch the microphone jack functionality To connect an external microphoneTo increase the sound of the microphone To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control windowSound device Function To adjust sound device volumeTo connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersPersonal Digital Assistant Expanding Your Computer’s CapabilitiesChange text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your Vaio Computer To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTab Description Sony Notebook Setup tabsTo activate the Power Management toolbar Controlling Power ManagementTo view the Power Management status icons To customize Power Management settings Power Management profilesIcon Description Communications CameraWord Processing SpreadsheetHibernate Power Management commandsConserving battery power StandbyBattery icon Battery status Displaying Battery InformationBattery icon descriptions To activate the Battery Information toolbarFully charged Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system Displaying detailed battery informationTo change the window design Changing the window design of Sony softwareTo select the display mode Selecting the Display ModeChange text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory On board MB Slot MB Precautions and ProceduresTypical expansion memory configuration Removing a Memory Module Lifting the Keyboard Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing New Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Vaio Computer Quick Start About the Software on Your Computer America Online OverviewAdobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Photoshop ElementsDVgate EarthLink Network Total AccessArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro DigitalPrint100 101 Real JukeboxRealPlayer Smart Capture102 103 WinDVDHard disk drive partition Adjusting image resolutionDVgate application notes Digital video captures105 System Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs Driver Recovery CDs107 Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs108 Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD109 110 Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD111 To use the System Recovery CDs112 If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD113 Recovering Microsoft Word114 115 Troubleshooting116 Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer starts, but a Bios error appears My computer does not start117 118 Power Management setting is not respondingMy computer stops responding or does not shut down 119 Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud120 Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blank121 Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not work properly122 Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse123 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy optical drive is not playing my disc properly 124 My optical disc drive tray does not openMy PC Card is not working 125 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices126 Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes Cannot use the DVgate software127 What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?128 Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work My modem connection is slowCannot access the Internet Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functionsCannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point130 Data transfers are interrupted131 Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound 132 My microphone does not work133 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media134 135 Getting HelpSony PC Support Support OptionsManuals and Online Help Files Operating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent137 Sony Fax-on-DemandSony Customer Support 138 Software Support InformationWinDVD InterVideo, Inc Quicken Intuit IncRealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, Inc Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc140 Sony Service Center141 142 143 144 145 LAN146 147 148 149

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