Sony PCG-R505GCK Primary User Manual page 18

VAIO Computer Quick Start
To display battery information
1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select Settings, Control Panel,
and then click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window
appears.
2 Select the Power Meter tab. The total remaining battery charge is listed as a
percentage. If your computer comes with more than one battery, you can
view information on both batteries or just the primary battery.
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You may also use the battery 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 select Setting, Control Panel,
and then click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window
appears.
2 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 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.
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