Sony PCG-Z505JE - Manuel (Page 27)

Connecting a Power Source #
Additional 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.
❑ 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.