Checking the battery charge capacity, Extending the battery life – Sony VAIO VPCZ12 SERIES User Manual

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Getting Started >
Using the Battery Pack

Checking the Battery Charge Capacity

The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the
battery pack extends. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery
settings.

To check the battery charge capacity

1

Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.

2

Click Power Management and Battery.

Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.

Extending the Battery Life

When your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods.
❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes

(page 29)

for more information.

❑ Change the power saving settings on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management

(page 135)

for more

information.

❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.

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