Using your notebook | n N | ||
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| Charging the battery pack |
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User | To charge the battery pack, proceed as follows: |
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Notebook | 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. |
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| 2 Insert the battery pack. |
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| The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink | ||
Sony | pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. | ||
| indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay. | |||
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| battery indicator | Meaning | |
| light status |
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| 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.
You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility.
The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged 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 the battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicators start flashing.