Using Battery Power - Sony Vaio PCG-C1F User Manual

Using Battery Power

You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP11 battery
pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of
purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.
You can also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BP12 battery pack as a separate option.
See "Using Power Saving Modes" on page 38 for power management information.
To insert the battery pack
Align the grooves on the battery with the notches on the back of the
computer, and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks
into place.
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 to one and half hour. To charge the battery completely,
continue charging for an additional hour.
To remove the battery pack
A fully charged battery pack provides power for:
Model PCGA-BP11
PCG-C1F Up to 2 hours
The time varies based on your system configuration and the software you
use. See your Software guide, in"Displaying Battery Information" on
page 39.
Using Your Notebook Computer
Grooves
PCGA-BP12
Up to 4 hours
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