Sony PCG-505E, User Manual

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Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
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❑ If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out
well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out.
Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.
On Using Batteries
❑ Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60
°
C, such as in
a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
❑ Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased
battery efficiency at low temperatures.
❑ Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10
°
C to 30
°
C. Lower
temperatures require a longer charging time.
❑ While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats
up. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.
❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
❑
Keep the battery pack dry.
❑
Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.
❑ Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
❑ If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time,
remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the
battery.
❑ If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low,
the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be
replaced.
❑ You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.
❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of
time, recharge the battery.
On Maintenance
❑ Make sure to disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning the
computer.
❑
Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use a
soft, dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen.
❑
Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.