Sony VAIO VGN-Z500 Series - Manual (Page 27)

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Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
To charge the battery pack
1 Install the battery pack.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
The charge indicator turns on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum
charge level you selected with the battery care function, the charge indicator turns off. To select your desired maximum
charge level, see Using the Battery Care Function
(page 29) .
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Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge.
Charge indicator light status Meaning
Lit in orange The battery pack is charging.
Unlit The battery pack is in any of the following states:
- Fully charged.
- Completely out of power.
- Removed.
Blinks along with the green power
indicator light The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal
mode)
Blinks along with the orange power
indicator light The battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode)
Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery
pack or an unlocked battery pack.