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Question posted by GaringerFlash on February 17th, 2013

My Computer Is Plugged In But Battery Not Charging

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on February 20th, 2013 7:16 PM

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This usually happens when you use your computer frequently while the battery is inserted and the charger is plugged in. The best solution for this is by following the steps provided below.

1. Insert the battery of your Sony VGN-NS240E

2. Drain all the battery charge until empty

3. Remove the battery and insert the battery

4. Plug in the charger to charge the battery

5. Let the battery be charged fully without using it

6. Once the battery is fully charged, you can use it as normal again

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User Guide - Page 2

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User Guide - Page 11

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User Guide - Page 18

See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use ... . n 18 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Memory Stick SD memory card Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock...

User Guide - Page 20

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User Guide - Page 21

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User Guide - Page 24

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User Guide - Page 25

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User Guide - Page 26

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User Guide - Page 27

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User Guide - Page 90

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User Guide - Page 93

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User Guide - Page 112

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User Guide - Page 113

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User Guide - Page 120

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User Guide - Page 121

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User Guide - Page 122

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User Guide - Page 127

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User Guide - Page 134

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User Guide - Page 141

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User Guide - Page 157

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