Sony PCG-FX290 Manual
Connecting a Power Source
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To remove the battery pack
1
Open the battery bay cover.
2
Pull out the battery pack.
3
Close the cover of the battery bay.
Notes on the battery
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To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery
Information”
Information”
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When the battery power is running low, both the battery and power
indicators blink.
indicators blink.
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When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery
pack in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.
pack in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.
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See “Using a Second Battery Pack” for information on installing and
charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay.
charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay.
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Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC
power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the
computer.
power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the
computer.
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If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter
to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged
battery.
to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged
battery.
Removing the battery pack
You will 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 a power-saving mode
and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the
computer is in a power-saving mode