Sony PCG-F610, PCG-F630 manual To remove the battery pack

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If the battery level falls below 10% (both the battery indicator and power indicators will blink), you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.

The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.

The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing.

Your computer may not enter Hibernation mode when the battery life is low if certain software applications are active or if certain peripheral devices are attached. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power-management mode, such as Standby or Hibernation.

To remove the battery pack

1.Open the cover of the battery bay.

2.Pull out the battery pack.

3.Close the cover of the battery bay.

You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.

Notes on Batteries

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

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