Charging the battery pack, Checking the battery charge capacity, Extending the battery life – Sony SVT212190X User Manual
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the computer enters Sleep mode.
If your VAIO computer is equipped with the power indicator, it blinks slowly in orange during Sleep mode. When the
battery pack runs out of power during Sleep mode, the charge indicator light blinks. If the computer is equipped with
the power indicator, it blinks along with the charge indicator.
About Sleep Mode
Sleep mode enables you to take a break and retain the computer’s state, including data you are working on.
When Intel Smart Connect Technology is enabled, your VAIO computer connects to the Internet regularly and
enables you to obtain the latest updates on email, Social Networking Services (SNSs), etc. even if the
computer is in Sleep mode. See
Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings
for more
information on Intel Smart Connect Technology.
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 and select Power and Battery. (See
Searching/Starting Apps, Settings,
to start
VAIO Control Center.)
2. Select
Details in Battery or Battery Care Function.
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 charging capacity or adjusting the charging time.
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack can be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer when the computer is
connected to a power source. The charging time may vary depending on operating conditions.
1. Plug your VAIO computer into an AC outlet. (See
.)
Hint
The charging time varies depending on ambient temperature.
Note that at a low ambient temperature, it takes longer time to charge the battery pack.
Open the desktop and select the battery icon, such as
(on battery) or
(plugged in), in the desktop
notification area to check the built-in battery status of your VAIO computer. To open the desktop, see
.