Sony PCG-C1MV - Manual (Page 24)

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time,
recharge the battery.
❑ 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 your battery level falls to less than 10 percent, 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. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 30.
❑ The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and
can be recharged at 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 battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts
flashing.
To insert the optional high-capacity battery pack
Insert the battery pack with the VAIO logo side facing down. See the manual
supplied with the battery pack for more information.
Conserving battery power
When using the notebook computer with a battery, the LCD display and the hard
drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power (Power
Management function). Refer to “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 30 for
more information.
Inserting High-Capacity Battery Pack
Battery