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Sony Notebook User Guide

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Charging the battery packTo charge the battery pack, proceed as follows:1Connect the AC adapter to the computer.2Insert the battery pack.

The computer automatically charges the battery (1) (the battery indicator (2) light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately 2.5 hours if your notebook is on. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour and a half.

There are two battery indicator lights on the computer:

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

2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi-purpose bay on the right side of the computer.

battery indicator

meaning

light status

 

 

 

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.

 

 

When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink.

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.

If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.