Sony VAIO PCG-R505TE Service Manual page 120

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide
To remove the battery pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on or off.
However, if you insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on,
make sure the computer is connected to the AC adapter.
1 Close the cover of the notebook.
2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position.
3 Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away
from the notebook.
Removing Battery Pack
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not
connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a
power saving mode.
Additional Notes On Batteries
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Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power.
The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.
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If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the
AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a
fully-charged battery.
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You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the
PowerPanel utility. See "Using Power Saving Modes" .
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The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion battery and
can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does
not affect battery life.
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The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power
source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator flashes.
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