Sony PCG-F370, PCG-F390 manual Battery Indicator Meaning, Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning

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To charge the battery pack

1

2

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

Insert the battery pack.

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately two hours. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour. See “Displaying Detailed Battery Information” in the online document Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook Computer for information on checking the battery life.

There are two battery indicator lights on the computer:

Battery indicators

Secondary battery pack (not supplied)

Battery pack (supplied)

Battery Indicator									Meaning

1									Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay
1									on the left side of the computer.
									on the left side of the computer.

						2			Indicates the status of the battery pack in the
						2			multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer.
									multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer.


Battery Indicator
Light Status									Meaning

On									The computer is using battery power.

Single blink									The battery is running out of power.

Double blink									The battery is charging.

Off									The computer is using AC power.

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