
Charging a battery
You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a long time. The
The battery supplied with your computer is not charged at the time of purchase.
To charge a battery
You can charge the battery when the computer is on or off. However, the battery will charge faster when the computer is off. Charging the battery takes several hours. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications on the Welcome page for the approximate time needed to charge your battery.
Charge the battery at temperatures between 50°F and 80°F (10°C to 30°C). Lower temperatures require more time to charge.
1.Insert the battery into the battery bay.
2.Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power.
The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges. The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is fully charged.
Battery Indicator
Battery indicator status | Description |
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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