Sony PCG-F630, PCG-F610 manual Battery Indicator Meaning

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Connecting a Power Source

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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

Battery indicator

Battery pack (supplied)

Battery Indicator

Meaning

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Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left 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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