Sony SVJ2021BPXW VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version) - Page 226

VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery pack is consumable. The capacity gradually declines through repeated cycles of recharging and discharging. As a result, the battery life becomes short even if it is fully charged and eventually the battery pack reaches the end of its life. If the battery life has become short, replace the battery pack with a new one specified by Sony. Refer to the help file for more information on battery charge status and capacity decrease. 1. Start VAIO Control Center [Details] and select Power and Battery. 2. Select Details in Battery. Detailed battery pack information, such as charging capacity, is displayed. Hint Enable the battery care function to maximize the battery lifespan. With this function, you can reduce battery degradation by limiting the maximum charging capacity. Related Topic Extending the Battery Life Notes on Using the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack 226