Sony PCG-R505 quick start Disconnecting the Docking Station

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Disconnecting the Docking Station

You may disconnect the computer from the docking station when the computer is off or on. However, do not disconnect the computer from the docking station while the docking indicator is on, while the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, or while battery power is low. If you do attempt to disconnect the docking station in any of these three states, you may lose data or the computer may malfunction.

When the battery is low, turn off the computer before you disconnect the docking station.

Follow one of the two procedures below to disconnect the docking station when the computer is off or on.

To disconnect the docking station when the computer is off

1Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer and the docking station.

2Remove all objects placed on top of the computer.

3Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the docking station.

Releasing the Computer from the Docking Station

Pull release levers on either side of rear corners of docking station

4Remove the computer from the docking station, while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station.

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