Sony VAIO VGN-P500 - Manual (Page 25)

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Getting Started
Using the Battery Charge Functions
You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions: the battery care function and
the quick charge function. The battery care function makes the life of battery longer, and the quick charge function allows you
to charge your battery pack quickly.
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The quick charge function is intended to speed up battery charging while your computer is in Sleep or Hibernate mode or off. It does not reduce the
battery charge time while the computer is in Normal mode.
To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function
1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.
2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions.
3 Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box in the right pane and click Apply.
4 Click Advanced.
5 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box.
6 Select the desired maximum charge level.
7 Click OK.
To check the battery charge capacity
Follow steps 1 and 2 in To enable the battery care function and the quick charge function above, click Advanced, and
check detailed information. If the battery charge capacity is low, replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery
pack.