Sony PCG-R505 User Manual
VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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Connecting the Docking Station
You may connect your computer to the docking station as long as it is not in a
power saving mode, i.e., Standby or Hibernate. Connecting the computer while it
is in a power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction.
Note the following before connecting your computer to the docking station:
power saving mode, i.e., Standby or Hibernate. Connecting the computer while it
is in a power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction.
Note the following before connecting your computer to the docking station:
❑
Disconnect the VGA, USB, AC, and Ethernet devices from your computer.
Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station
could damage them.
Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station
could damage them.
❑
Ensure that the battery is installed. If you install a charged battery, you can
connect the docking station while the computer is on.
connect the docking station while the computer is on.
To connect your computer to the docking station
1
Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In port of the docking
station and the other end into an AC outlet. The LED of the DC In port
switches on.
station and the other end into an AC outlet. The LED of the DC In port
switches on.
2
Holding the computer with the front side facing you, insert the two holes on
the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from
the front side of the docking station.
the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from
the front side of the docking station.
3
Firmly press down the two rear corners of the computer until it clicks into
place and is securely fastened to the docking station.
place and is securely fastened to the docking station.
Latching the Computer to the Docking Station
Docking Station
Latches Protruding
from Docking Station