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Using the Battery Pack
Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the
battery pack extends. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery
settings.
To check the battery charge capacity
1
Click
Start
,
All Programs
, and
VAIO Control Center
.
2
Click
Power Management
and
Battery
.
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Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.
Extending the Battery Life
When your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods.
❑
Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
❑
Use the power saving mode. See
Using the Power Saving Modes
for more information.
❑
Change the power saving settings on the
Power Options
. See
Using the VAIO Power Management
for more
information.
❑
Set the wallpaper in
Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting
as your desktop background with the
VAIO Control Center
.