Sony PCG-R505TE Primary, Service Manual

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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start
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To remove the battery pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack whether your notebook is on or off.
However, if you insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on,
make sure the computer is connected to the AC adapter.
1
Close the cover of the notebook.
2
Slide the lock lever to the
UNLOCK
position.
3 Slide the release lever to the
UNLOCK
position and slide the battery away from
the notebook.
Additional Notes On Batteries
❑
Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power.
The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.
❑
If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent, you should either attach the
AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a
fully charged battery.
❑
You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the
PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” in the online
VAIO
®
Notebook User Guide .
❑
The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion battery and
can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does
not affect battery life.
Removing Battery Pack
✍
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not
connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a
power saving mode.
Lock Lever
Battery Release Lever