VAIO User Guide SVE14A1 Series

Task

# 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.
If the battery life has become short, replace the battery pack with a new one specified by Sony. Refer to the help file for more information on battery charge status and capacity decrease.

1. Click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.

1. Click Power Management and Battery.

Detailed battery pack information, such as charging capacity, is displayed.
Hint

- Enable the battery care function to maximize the battery lifespan. With this function, you can reduce battery degradation by limiting the maximum charging capacity.

Related Topic
Extending the Battery Life
Notes on Using the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack