Sony PCG-Z1VAP2 - Manual (Page 14)

Locating battery information
You can view the remaining battery charge and other miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar,
PowerPanel window, and Power Meter window.
The battery icons that appear on the Taskbar Notification area and Power Meter window indicate the current status of the
installed battery.
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.
To view the Battery Information toolbar
1. Right-click the center of the Windows ® taskbar.
2. Point to Toolbars from the shortcut menu, and click Battery Information. The Battery Information toolbar
appears on the taskbar.
If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons, right-click the taskbar and click to cancel Lock
the Taskbar. Drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left until it is in clear view.
The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real-time values. The following toolbar indicates there is
100 percent or approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes of battery charge remaining.
Battery Inform ation Toolbar
 Percentage indicator — Displays the percentage of the remaining charge.
 Time indicator — Displays estimated time (hours : minutes) remaining before the battery fully discharges, also
known as the time-to-empty.
To close the Battery Information toolbar
1. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar.
2. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, and click to cancel Battery Information. The Battery Information
toolbar disappears from the toolbar.
To view the PowerPanel window
 Double-click the CPU icon on the Taskbar Notification area. The PowerPanel window appears.
PowerPanel
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