Sony VGN-FS550 - Manual (Page 28)

Locating battery information
Displaying the battery status provides useful information, such as remaining battery life.
To view battery information
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 Power Meter tab. The total remaining battery charge is listed as a percentage.
You may also use the power icon on the Windows ® taskbar to quickly view battery information. See To display the
power icon on the taskbar for instructions on how to set up this shortcut.
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 below for more information.
You can rollover the power icon with the pointer (using either the touchpad or a mouse) to view the remaining battery
charge, and you can double-click the power icon to open the Power Meter window, which also displays 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.
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