Sony PCG-SRX77, Service Manual

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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To remove the battery pack
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Slide the release levers to the Unlock position and slide the battery away
from the computer.
You can purchase an optional, double-capacity battery, such as the Sony PCGA-
BP4S model.
Notes on batteries
❑ Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140
°
F (60
°
C), such as
under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
❑
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery
efficiency at low temperatures.
❑ Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50
°
F and 80
°
F (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 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.
Unlocking Battery Pack
✍
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not
connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the computer is in
Standby mode.
Battery lock/
Battery release lever
unlock lever
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