Notes On The Ac Adapter; Using Battery Power - Sony VAIO PCG-R505TE Service Manual

Notes on the AC Adapter

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Your notebook operates on 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz.
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Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as
a copy machine or shredder.
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You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents
damage to your notebook caused by sudden power surges such as those that
may occur during an electrical storm.
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Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
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To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
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Unplug your notebook from the wall outlet if you will not be using the
computer for a long time.
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When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.
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Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.

Using Battery Power

You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The battery pack that comes with
your notebook 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 notebook when
your notebook is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a
battery pack, close the cover.
1 Switch the unlock/lock lever on the bottom of the notebook to the
position.
Unlock/Lock Lever
Connecting a Power Source
Unlock/Lock Lever
Unlock Lever
UNLOCK
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