Starting Your Computer - Sony CG-FX120 User Manual

VAIO Notebook User Guide
You can extend battery life by changing the power-management modes in
K
the PowerPanel utility. See "Power Saving Modes"
The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and
K
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
K
source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts
flashing.
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer
K
may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low. To avoid loss of
data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and
manually activate a power-management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate.
Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F (60 C), such as
K
under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery
K
efficiency at low temperatures.
Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F (10 C to
K
30 C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up.
K
This is normal and is not cause for concern.
Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
K
Keep the battery pack dry.
K
Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.
K
Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
K
If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the
K
battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery.
If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the
K
battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.
You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.
K
If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time,
K
recharge the battery.
30