Sony PCG-F390 manual Using Battery Power, Connecting a Power Source, To insert the battery pack

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Connecting a Power Source

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Using Battery Power

You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer. (See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 35.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option.

The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.

To insert the battery pack

1Open the cover of the battery bay.

2Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer.

Battery pack (supplied)

Label side facing down

3Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.

✍When attaching your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power.

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