Sony PCG-R505 quick start To charge the battery pack

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Connecting a Power Source

Inserting Battery Pack

Battery

Grooves

4Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer.

To charge the battery pack

1Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

2Insert the battery pack.

The battery is charging whether or not the computer is turned on or off. The battery indicator flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges.

3When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator turns off. It takes longer to recharge the battery when the computer is turned on than when it is turned off.

✍To charge the battery completely, continue charging for one additional hour. See “Displaying Battery Information” in your online VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information.

The battery indicator on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack.

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Contents Getting Help Welcome Features Unpacking Your Computer HardwareDocuments Recovery CDs Software CDsOther Accessing the User Guide Registering Your ComputerAbout Adding Memory Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection Phone and Modem Options window Setting up your dial-up connection Microsoft Windows This section describes the following Setting Up Your Vaio ComputerLocating Controls and Ports Battery port Right Bottom On the Docking Station Left lever Floppy disk drive Optical drive DC In indicator Undock switch Right leverTo connect your computer to the docking station Connecting the Docking StationSecuring the Computer to the Docking Station To disconnect the docking station when the computer is off Disconnecting the Docking StationTo disconnect the docking station when the computer is on Docking Indicator To use the AC adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo insert the battery pack Using battery powerTo charge the battery pack To remove the battery pack Battery Indicator Status MeaningRemoving Battery Pack Vaio Computer Quick Start Turning on Computer Starting Your ComputerIf you are unable to turn off your computer Shutting Down Your ComputerSoftware and Support Information Software Overview PC-Cillin 2000 Trend Micro, IncQuicken 2002 New User Edition† Intuit Inc Apple QuickTime Apple Computer, Inc Software Support InformationSony on Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc Vaio Support Agent Sony Electronics IncRealJukebox, RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network IncArcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc Quicken 2002 New User Edition Intuit IncSony Service Center Sony Applications Sony Electronics IncWinDVD 2000 InterVideo, Inc Vaio Computer Quick Start Using the Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Vaio Computer Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CDs On selected models Using the Driver Recovery CDsSystem Recovery options Using the System Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD To use the System Recovery CDsVaio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer starts but a Bios error appearsMy computer does not start Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer stops responding or does not shut down Cannot remove the disc Troubleshooting the Docking StationMy mouse does not work Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenTroubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My LCD screen is blankPointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse Vaio Computer Quick Start Software Manuals and Online Help Files Getting HelpSupport Options Vaio Computer User GuideSony Customer Support Sony Service CenterVaio Support Agent Sony Computing Support Sony Fax-on-DemandIndex Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Sony Electronics Inc 664-856-01