Sony VAIO Tap 21, User Manual

Page: 161 / 475

Personal Computer
VAIO Tap 21
SVT2122
Battery
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.
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.
Charge Indicator Status List
The charge indicator light turns on or blinks differently according to conditions.
Prolonging the Battery Lifespan
Enable the battery care function to prolong the battery lifespan. With this function, you can reduce battery degradation by
limiting the charging capacity or adjusting the charging time.
Extending the Battery Life
When your VAIO computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods.
Changing the Low Battery Hibernation Settings
You can change the Low Battery Hibernation settings in VAIO Control Center.
Changing the Intel Smart Connect Technology (Sleep Mode) Settings
You can change the Intel Smart Connect Technology settings in VAIO Control Center.
About Sleep Mode
Sleep mode enables you to take a break and retain the computer’s state, including data you are working on.
You might be looking for the following topics:
Notes on Using the Battery Pack
Why is my VAIO computer running slowly and the CPU clock frequency low while the computer is running on battery power?
User Guide
How to Use
161