Sony PCG-Z505HS Manual
Connecting a Power Source
9
Using Battery Power
You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BPZ51
battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the
time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery
pack.
battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the
time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery
pack.
To insert the battery pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the
computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before
inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover.
computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before
inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover.
1
Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the
UNLOCK
position.
2
Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches
on the back of the computer, and then slide the battery toward the
computer until it clicks into place.
on the back of the computer, and then slide the battery toward the
computer until it clicks into place.
3
Slide the lock lever into the
LOCK
position to secure the battery on the
computer.
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You can also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BPZ52 battery pack as a separate option. See
Using Power Saving Modes on page 40 for power management information.
Lock lever
Grooves
Battery