Sony PCG-R505 quick start Removing Battery Pack

Connecting a Power Source

Removing Battery Pack

Battery Unlock/Lock

Switch

Lock Switch

✍You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in a power saving mode.

Notes on the battery

❑To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery Information” in your online user guide for more information.

❑Keep the battery pack in the computer 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 computer 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 VAIO® Computer User Guide.

❑The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.

❑The battery indicator is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator flashes.

❑Your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low, if certain software applications are active, or if certain peripheral devices are connected. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode.

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