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Sony VGNA200 specifications Locating power status information, To view the Power Meter window

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Locating power status information

Displaying the power status provides useful information, such as remaining battery life.

To view the Power Meter window

1.Double-click the Power icon. The Power Meter window appears. You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge.

Power icon Power status

Computer is using AC power.

Computer is using AC power and charging the battery.

Battery is charging.

Battery is fully charged.

Battery is discharging.

No battery is inserted in the computer.

If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To display the Power icon on the taskbar.

Power Meter*

* The Power Meter window may appear slightly different on your computer, depending on the number of batteries your computer supports.

To display the Power icon on the taskbar

1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel.

2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears.

3.Select the Advanced tab, and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box. The power icon appears on the taskbar. See the power icon descriptions above for more information.

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Sony VGNA200 specifications Locating power status information, To view the Power Meter window

Contents

Welcome Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer Applying Ergonomics Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Cleaning and Maintaining Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen Locating Controls and Ports FrontNum lock indicator Power button Caps lock indicator BackLeft RightOptical drive Modem jack BottomPort Replicator Business Port ReplicatorComposite Audio In jacks About the Indicator Lights Indicator FunctionUsing Special Buttons About the special buttons Special ButtonsNumber Type of Button Using the S1 button Sony Notebook SetupPage Using the Keyboard Mice and KeyboardsMice and Keyboards Keyboard descriptions KeyDescriptionWindows key combinations Key combination FunctionFn key combinations Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a mouse or keyboard Connecting a USB Mouse or KeyboardTo connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard To disconnect a mouse or keyboardConnecting a Wireless Mouse Wireless mouse topWireless mouse bottom Connecting the mouse To set up the wireless mouseInserting batteries into the wireless mouse Positioning the mousePage Additional information about the wireless optical mouse Using the Touch Pad Describing the Touch PadUsing the Touch Pad Locating and using the touch pad Locating the Touch PadTouch Pad Action Description Customizing the touch pad To enable the touch padTo disable the touch pad To customize the touch pad and mouseUsing the Multilingual User Interface Language Option To Change the Language OptionChanging Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats To change these formatsChanging the Window Design of Sony Programs To change the window designDouble-clickUI Design Selector Powering Your Computer Using AC Power Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo connect the AC adapter Opening the Computer Turning on the computerTo open and turn on the computer Turning on the ComputerUsing the Battery Using the Battery Opening the Battery Bay Inserting a batteryTo insert a battery Inserting a BatteryPage Removing a battery Removing the BatteryTo display the power icon on the taskbar Locating battery informationTo view battery information Power icon Power statusCharging a battery To charge a batteryBattery indicator status Description Page Conserving Battery Power Using power saving modes To activate Hibernate modeTo activate Standby mode1 Using power schemes To set your battery alarm Locating power status information To view the Power Meter windowPower Meter Internet and Network Connections Internet ConnectionsInternet and Network Connections To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet Setting up a dial-up Internet connectionConnecting a Telephone Cable To connect a telephone cablePage To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet Setting up an Ethernet Internet connectionConnecting an Ethernet Cable To connect an Ethernet cablePage Customizing your Internet connection To open the Internet Properties dialog boxNetwork Connections Types of NetworksUsing Ethernet and dial-up connections Network Setup WizardPage Wireless Device Switch Using wireless network connections selected models onlyTo connect to a wireless network Option Vaio Wireless UtilityWireless Network Connection Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection PropertiesWireless Network Properties To set up a computer-to-computer ad-hoc network Click OK To disconnect from a wireless network Wireless Network Connection Status Checking your network connection statusBluetooth Connections Using Bluetooth technology Wireless Device Switch window appears Establishing wireless connectionsTo establish a Bluetooth connection Bluetooth DevicesAdd Bluetooth Device Wizard Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Renaming the Bluetooth USB Device To rename the Bluetooth USB deviceUSB Bluetooth Device Properties Setting Bluetooth preferences Disconnecting a Bluetooth device To disconnect or remove a deviceAdditional information Opening the Drive Tray CDs and DVDsInserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Inserting a DiscPage CDs and DVDs Page Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Optical Drive Media disc SupportPlaying CDs To enable the audio featureTo adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs To play an audio CDPage Copying files to CDs CD DriveCD Writing Wizard Page Playing DVDs To connect a TV to your computer Connecting your computer to a TVConnecting a TV to the Computer To connect a TV to the port replicatorPage Playing DVDs on a TV To play a DVDDisconnecting your computer from a TV Playing DVDs on your computer Copying files to DVDs on selected models only To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RWPrinter Connections Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a USB PrinterTo connect a USB printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer To connect a parallel port printerConfiguring printer settings To configure printer settings for a parallel port printerSelecting a Printer Port Disconnecting a Printer To disconnect a printerUsing Memory Stick Media About Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media To insert Memory Stick mediaInserting Memory Stick Media Viewing the contents Using the Write-Protect Tab Protecting data on Memory Stick mediaFormatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media To remove Memory Stick mediaUsing a Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DrivesFloppy Disk Drives Connecting a floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveTo connect a USB floppy disk drive Inserting a Floppy Disk Inserting and removing floppy disksTo insert a floppy disk To remove a floppy diskProtecting floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Storing a floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk DriveUsing PC Cards Inserting PC Cards To open Sony Notebook Setup To insert a PC Card Inserting a PC CardRemoving PC Cards To remove a PC Card while your computer is on To remove a PC Card while the computer is off Using i.LINK Digital Video Recorders Audio and Video ConnectionsAudio and Video Connections Before you connect an i.LINK digital video recorder Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorderConnecting an i.LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect an i.LINK digital video recorderDisconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder Using a digital video camera recorder To view imagesUsing Computer Monitors and Projectors Connecting a computer monitor To connect a computer monitorConnecting a Projector Connecting a multimedia deviceConnecting a Computer Monitor To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projectorPage Shortcut keys Result To adjust the screen resolutionSelecting a display Click Appearance and Themes and then click DisplayDisconnecting a computer monitor or projector Using Speakers Connecting speakers Connecting SpeakersDisconnecting speakers Locating the Sound Buttons Adjusting the soundTo adjust the sound using the Volume icon Sound device FunctionPage Enabling the sound Using Microphones Connecting a microphone Connecting a MicrophoneDisconnecting a microphone To record from a microphone Using a microphone to record soundTo adjust the volume for recording sound Recording Control windowConnecting the Port Replicator Locating Ports and JacksComposite Audio In jacks Connecting the Port Replicator Composite Audio In jacks Sliding the Port Replicator Cover Connecting a Port ReplicatorConnecting the Port Replicator Securing the Port ReplicatorConnecting the AC Adapter to the Port Replicator Disconnecting the Port Replicator Disconnecting a Port ReplicatorTo disconnect the port replicator Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Introducing Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Accessing the Giga Pocket Help Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includesHard disk drive Display setupAbout Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder NetworkGlossary Accessing Giga Pocket Help Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder To connect in Catv mode Option To set up TV connectionsConnecting to standard cable access Catv Option TV coaxial converter cableConnecting to a standard antenna To connect in standard antenna mode airConnecting with a cable or satellite set-top box STB To connect in STB mode OptionTo connect in STB mode Option To connect with an S Video cable Setting up additional equipmentTo connect a compatible VCR or camcorder To connect with an audio cable Dual RCA plugsConnecting the Giga Pocket Remote Control About the Remote Control Remote ControlTV button Volume buttonREC button Video buttonTV/VIDEO button Standby buttonAudio button Display buttonApplication Close button Menu buttonTools button Channel buttonConnecting the speakers with built-in infrared receiver To set up the remote controlInserting batteries into the remote control Connecting the SpeakersPage Setting Up Giga Pocket Software To set up TV viewingSetting Up Giga Pocket Software TV Setup Wizard Auto Scan TV Setup Wizard appearsTV Setup Wizard Click Auto ScanTV Setup Wizard Giga Pocket Server password Setting up your display monitor Giga Pocket Starting Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket windowUsing the TV/Recording deck and Playback deck TV/Recording deck detailPlayback deck detail Recording a Video Capsule Using the Slip Play feature Select Start Slip PlayAdditional information about Giga Pocket software Internet Electronic Program Guide iEPG Web site Using the TV Program Web siteAccessing Giga Pocket Help Select Giga Pocket, Help, and click Giga Pocket HelpTimer Recording Wizard New Timer Recording Set Channel, Start Date and Time Using the Timer Recording WizardTimer Recording Wizard Recording Mode DescriptionNew Timer Recording Confirm New Timer Recording Set Stop Time and Recording ModeNew Timer Recording Set Details Expiration date of Video Capsule drop-down listNew Timer Recording Completed Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard Timer Recording Manager Using the Timer Recording Manager Timer Recording ManagerViewing your selected program recording schedule Additional information about the Timer Recording Manager Giga Pocket Explorer Using Giga Pocket Explorer Using the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar functionsGiga Pocket Explorer Accessing Click to DVD Help Point to Click to DVD and click Click to DVD HelpAccessing DVgate Plus Help Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus HelpRecording Video Capsules onto recordable DVD media Exporting Video Capsules ExportAdditional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer Using Network Cabinets Connecting to Network CabinetsConnect/Disconnect Server Clié Converter Starting Clié Converter Giga Pocket Clié ConverterConverting Video Capsules Transferring converted video files to a Memory Stick media Accessing Clié Converter Help Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service Welcome and Registration window appearsInternet Electronic Program Guide Welcome and Registration Memory Upgrades Precautions and Procedures Removing and Installing Memory Modules Removing the Bottom Screws Installing a New Memory ModuleOption Removing a Memory ModulePage Keyboard tab locations Lifting the keyboard Installing a New Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity To check your systems memoryTroubleshooting ComputerWhat do I do if my computer wont start? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enter Select Ok, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Why wont my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Why is the sound of my computers fan so loud? To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes1Page Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? Automatic Updates Setup Wizard appears Automatic Updates featureTo use the Automatic Updates feature To visit the Windows Updates Web siteSystem Security How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated? To download and install the latest security updateNorton Internet Security window appears Battery How do I know when the battery is charged?Battery When is the computer using AC power? When should I recharge the battery? When should I replace the battery? Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm? Page Why doesnt my computer enter Hibernate mode? Why doesnt my modem work? InternetInternet Why is my modem connection slow? Why cant my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point? NetworkingNetworking Why cant I access the Internet? Why is the data transfer speed slow? Page How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? Can I connect to an Ieee 802.11a device? What are channels? Page Bluetooth Technology Why cant other Bluetooth devices discover my computer?Bluetooth Technology Why cant other Bluetooth devices connect to my computer? Bluetooth Devices window appears Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? Page CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs?CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc? What do I do if the drive tray wont open? Page Why did the computer screen LCD go blank? Why cant I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen? How do I adjust the image on the TV screen? How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen? How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV? Why cant I print a document? PrintingClick Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Printing Why doesnt my microphone work? MicrophoneMicrophone Mouse What do I do if the computer doesnt recognize the mouse?Mouse Page Why wont my speakers work? SpeakersSpeakers Why cant I hear sound from my speakers? Why is the noise distorted when using Giga Pocket software? Touch pad What do I do if the touch pad does not work?Touch pad How do I change the left and right button assignments? Floppy Disks Floppy Disks Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk? Why doesnt my PC Card work? PC CardsPC Cards Why doesnt my computer recognize attached devices? Why cant I insert my PC Card? Why cant I use the DV recorder? Audio/VideoAudio/Video Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder For PCV-W series models Page Page Why did my on-screen display shift or split? Why cant I create new Video Capsules? Why cant I open my image files? Memory Stick MediaMemory Stick Media Why cant I save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Page How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media? How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media? Support Options Sony Support Information Vaio Computer DocumentationProgram Guides and Help Files Program Support Information Click to DVDGoogle Toolbar Quicken New User Edition WinDVD for Vaio Legal Information Legal Information Computer Software License Description of Other Rights and Limitations Copyright Limitation of Liability End-User License Agreement For Sony Software Copyright