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Getting Started

Using the Battery Charge Functions

You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions: the battery care function and the quick charge function. The battery care function makes the life of battery longer, and the quick charge function allows you to charge your battery pack quickly.

The quick charge function is intended to speed up battery charging while your computer is in Sleep or Hibernate mode or off. It does not reduce the battery charge time while the computer is in Normal mode.

To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function

1Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.

2Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions.

3Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box in the right pane and click Apply.

4Click Advanced.

5Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box.

6Select the desired maximum charge level.

7Click OK.

To check the battery charge capacity

Follow steps 1 and 2 in To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function above, click Advanced, and check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack.