Sony PCG-FXA59 User Manual page 39

To attach your notebook to the port replicator
To supply power to your notebook while it is connected to the port replicator, connect the AC adapter directly to the port
replicator.
Caution:
When attaching your notebook to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and
turning the notebook with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power, and may result in data
loss.
1.
Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2.
On the bottom of the notebook, slide the port replicator cover open.
Port replicator connector
3.
If necessary, close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator.
4.
Attach the bottom of the notebook to the port replicator connector until it clicks into place.
Attaching notebook to port replicator
5. Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the port replicator.
6. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The power indicator turns green.
Connecting AC adapter to port replicator
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