Connecting a Power Source
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2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer.
3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.
To charge the battery pack
1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2 Insert the battery pack.
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a
double blink pattern as the battery charges).
3 When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. For PCG-
FX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K models, this process takes
approximately 1.5 hours. For PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K,
PCG-FX190/FX190K models, this process takes approximately 3.0 hours.
Inserting battery pack
✍ If the port replicator is attached to your computer, do not attempt to insert or remove
the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could
cause a temporary loss of power.
✍ To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour. See
“Displaying Battery Information”
Battery pack
(supplied)
Label side facing down