Sony VPCEA3BFX/WI User Manual - Page 130

Battery Pack

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Troubleshooting > Battery Pack n 130 N Battery Pack How do I find the battery charging status? You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) for more information. When is my computer using AC power? When your computer is connected to an AC outlet with the AC adapter, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed. When should I recharge the battery pack? Recharge the battery pack when: ❑ The battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink. ❑ You have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time. When should I replace the battery pack? A message prompting you to replace the battery pack appears when the battery pack reaches the end of its life. You can check the battery charge capacity with the Battery function on the VAIO Control Center. Should I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm? No, it is normal for the battery pack to be warm while it is powering your computer.

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Troubleshooting >
Battery Pack
Battery Pack
How do I find the battery charging status?
You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status. See
Charging the Battery Pack
(page 22)
for more
information.
When is my computer using AC power?
When your computer is connected to an AC outlet with the AC adapter, it uses AC power, even if the battery pack is installed.
When should I recharge the battery pack?
Recharge the battery pack when:
The battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink.
You have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time.
When should I replace the battery pack?
A message prompting you to replace the battery pack appears when the battery pack reaches the end of its life. You can
check the battery charge capacity with the
Battery
function on the
VAIO Control Center
.
Should I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm?
No, it is normal for the battery pack to be warm while it is powering your computer.