Sony VAIO PCG-SRX99 Quick Start Manual page 22

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
Battery Indicator
Light Status Meaning
On The computer is using battery power.
Single-blink The battery is running out of power.
Double-blink The battery is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.
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Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer 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.
To remove the battery pack
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Slide the release levers to the Unlock position and slide the battery away
from the computer.
Unlocking Battery Pack
Battery release lever
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not
connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the computer is in
Standby mode.
You can purchase an optional, double-capacity battery, such as the Sony PCGA-
BP4S model.
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Battery lock/
unlock lever