Insert The Battery Pack - Sony PCG-Z505S User Manual

To charge the battery pack
1
Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2

Insert the battery pack.

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator
light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the
battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes
approximately one and one half hours. To charge the battery completely,
continue charging for an additional hour.
The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the
status of the battery pack.
Battery pack
(supplied)
Battery Indicator
Light Status
On
Single blink
Double blink
Off
Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.
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 36.
Using Your Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook
Meaning
The computer is using battery power.
The battery is running out of power.
The battery is charging.
The computer is using AC power.
Battery indicator
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