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Sony PCG-FX120 manual Displaying Detailed Battery Information

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Displaying Detailed Battery Information

VAIO Notebook User Guide

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 and modify the alarm settings, to suit your portable computing needs. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information.

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Sony PCG-FX120 manual Displaying Detailed Battery Information, Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system

Contents

PCG-FX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K VAIO Notebook User GuidePCG-FX190/FX190K Notice to Users VAIO Notebook User GuideSafety Information Owner’s RecordÉvitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique Regulatory Information FCC PartTelephone Consumer Protection Act of United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaVAIO Notebook User Guide This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jackDISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICEDo not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries incinerateAVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA VAIO Notebook User GuideContents Setting Up Your VAIO NotebookUsing Your VAIO Notebook Connecting Peripheral DevicesTroubleshooting SpecificationsCustomizing Your VAIO Notebook Adding MemoryFeatures WelcomeUnpacking Your Notebook ManualsSoftware CDs Recovery CDsOther Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic PositionNotes on Setup Handling Your Notebook Cleaning Your NotebookHandling the LCD Screen Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal VAIO Notebook User Guide Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook Locating Controls and ConnectorsBattery 1 and 2 indicators Hard disk drive indicatorCaps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicatorPower indicator VAIO Notebook User GuideLocating Controls and Connectors connectorMicrophone connector Headphone connectorVAIO Notebook User Guide Right 1 PPK buttons 2 Power button4 Multipurpose bay Locating Controls and Connectors Monitor connectorUSB connectors Ethernet connectorBottom 1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 2 Reset switch 3 Tilt stands VAIO Notebook User GuideUsing the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceNotes on the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery packTo charge the battery pack There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicator lightsBattery IndicatorTo remove the battery pack Notes on the batteryKeep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Power button Starting Your ComputerOpening the computer Shutting Down Your Computer If you are unable to shut down your computerUsing Your VAIO Notebook Using the KeyboardKeyboard DescriptionCombinations and Functions with the Windows Key VAIO Notebook User GuideDescription CombinationIndicators Using the KeyboardCombination FunctionIndicator continued Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyCombinations Feature VAIO Notebook User GuideUsing the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ContinuedCombinations FeatureFunction Using the Touchpad VAIO Notebook User GuideTouchpad ActionUsing the Touchpad To insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo remove a diskette To reinsert the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk driveMultipurpose bay release lever Inserting the floppy disk drive VAIO Notebook User GuideMultipurpose bay Floppy disk drive Using the Optical Drive To insert a discInserting an optical disc VAIO Notebook User GuideLabel side facing up Playing a DVD Using the Optical Drive5 Close the tray by pushing it gently Manual eject holeMode” Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media Notes on CD and DVD mediaFor models with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive VAIO Notebook User Guide Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a discUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardTo remove a PC card Notes on using PC cards Using a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo charge the second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackUsing weight saver for second battery cover Charging the second batteryTo remove the second battery pack Using the Weight Saver To attach the weight saverTo remove the Weight Saver Windows Me Using Smart ConnectWindows Power Saving Modes Normal ModeStandby Mode To activate Standby modeHibernate Mode To activate Hibernate modeTo return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12Connecting a Phone Line Connecting phone cableInternet 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the computerSetting Up Your Ethernet Connection Connecting to the Local Area Network LANWindows Me models Windows 2000 models Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices The power indicator light turns green 1 Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect an external mouse or keyboardConnecting a Printer To connect a printerTo connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo connect a multimedia computer display To select a display To connect a projectorConnecting a projector more information VAIO Notebook User GuidePress ResultConnecting a TV Display For Models with TV Out Only To Connect a TVVAIO Notebook User Guide 1. Connect the TV to the ComputerConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceConnecting an i.LINK* Device To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting an i.LINK Device Connecting External Speakers To connect external speakersConnecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphoneVAIO Notebook User Guide To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenCustomizing Your VAIO Notebook Description Sony Notebook Setup TabsVAIO Notebook User Guide Viewing the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementTo activate the Power Management Toolbar Power Management Profiles To customize power management settingsMaximum Battery Life Disable Power ManagementIcon Description AC Power GamesPresentation CameraPower Management Commands Conserving Battery PowerIcon Description Standby HibernateDisplaying Battery Information Battery Icon DescriptionsTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Battery iconDisplaying Detailed Battery Information Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemSelecting the Display Mode To change the window design Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareFor Models with TV Out Only Selecting the Display Mode VAIO Notebook User Guide Adding Memory Before you startTypical expansion memory configuration For Models with 64 MB MemoryFor Models with 128 MB Memory To remove a memory module5 Remove the memory module To install a memory module To view the amount of memoryAbout the Software on Your Notebook OverviewAdaptec Easy CD Creator and DirectCD on select models only Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdobe Premiere LE America Online Windows Me onlyArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro CompuServe 2000 Windows Me onlyEarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me only McAfee VirusScanMedia Bar Microsoft Internet ExplorerNetscape Communicator PictureGearProdigy Internet Windows Me only QuickenMovieShaker Importing Images and Sound ClipsSound Forge XP WinDVD4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray VAIO Notebook User GuideCreate a Movie using Shaker Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a MovieManaging Your Pictures PictureGearCreating a Photo Album Using Panorama Maker Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEGEarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network, Inc Software Support InformationAdaptec, Inc Acrobat Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition, AdobeNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, IncProdigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Quicken 2001 Intuit IncApplication, System, and Driver Recovery CDs Sony Service CenterApplication Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD of the notebook you purchasedUsing the Driver Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDsTo repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent VAIO Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting your notebook TroubleshootingMy notebook does not start My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly and Windows does not startMy notebook stops responding or does not shut down My system enters System Idle mode when System Suspend mode has been The Power Management setting is not respondingonly selectedTroubleshooting the LCD screen I want to change the video resolution of my displayThe sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud My LCD screen is blankTroubleshooting the mouse and touchpad I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versaThe pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse For models with TV Out onlyMy floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devicesMy optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Troubleshooting software My optical drive tray does not openbe disconnected or turned off” appears My PC card is not workingTroubleshooting the modem I can not use the DVgate softwareMy modem does not work My modem connection is slowMy speakers have no sound Troubleshooting audioMy microphone does not work Troubleshooting the printer I cannot printWindows Me Only Windows 2000 OnlyVAIO Notebook User Guide Specifications SpecificationsPCG-FX140 VAIO Notebook User GuideFX-140K Specifications Energy Star compliantVAIO Notebook User Guide Index Page battery 27, 35 Page Page Video Standby mode viewing the amount of memory 96 volume control weight saver attaching 52 connecting 55 fold-out arm 55 removingVAIO Support Agent 112 ventilation slot 22 video camera window design of Sony software 90 Windows