Sony VAIO PCG-R505JEK User Manual page 43

Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off.
Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on.
Beware of the following to ensure proper operation of your notebook:
Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station while the
docking indicator is on.
Do not disconnect the docking station during power saving modes, i.e.,
while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode.
If you do any of the above, you may lose data or cause the notebook to
malfunction.
Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station, if the battery
power is low; you may lose data. Shut down your notebook first, then
disconnect from the docking station.
Perform the appropriate procedure below to disconnect the docking station.
Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off
Before disconnecting your notebook from the docking station, ensure the following:
All i.LINK devices are disconnected from your notebook and docking station.
No object is placed on top of the notebook.
Connecting Peripheral Devices
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