Attaching/Detaching a Port Replicator
To attach the port replicator
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Turn off your VAIO computer and all peripheral devices connected to the computer, and disconnect the devices from the computer.
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Disconnect the AC adapter and cables connected to the monitor port and HDMI output port on your VAIO computer. You cannot attach your VAIO computer to the port replicator with these cables connected.
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Connect the port replicator to an AC power source.
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Remove the port replicator connector cover from the bottom of your VAIO computer.
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The port replicator connector cover may be difficult to remove. Be careful not to damage your VAIO computer or the cover by exerting extra pressure when you remove the cover. Be sure to keep the removed cover for future use.
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Align the rear bottom corners of your VAIO computer with the guides on the port replicator.
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When an extended battery pack (not supplied) is attached to your VAIO computer:
Slide the tab in the direction of the arrow (1) to lift the connector (2) on the port replicator. Make sure that the tab is set to the end when you attach the port replicator.
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When an extended battery pack is not attached to your VAIO computer:
Attaching the computer while the connector is in the lifted position may damage the connectors. Be sure to slide the tab in the opposite direction of the arrow to lower the connector.
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Gently lower your VAIO computer and push the area indicated by the arrows until the computer clicks into place.
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Be sure to use the specified AC adapter to connect the port replicator to an AC power source.
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Be sure to turn off your VAIO computer before attaching the computer to the port replicator.
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Do not move your VAIO computer while the computer is attached to the port replicator, as it may detach the port replicator and cause an injury or damage to both the port replicator and the computer.
To back up your VAIO computer
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You need to complete the initial setup when you first back up your data to the port replicator. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
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Do not detach your VAIO computer from the port replicator during backup.
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When you set the schedule to back up your data in the Set up backup window, your data will be backed up automatically. If you detach your VAIO computer from the port replicator during the scheduled backup time, your data may be corrupted. To prevent the data corruption caused by the detachment of the port replicator without noticing the background backup, change or cancel the backup schedule.
To detach the Port Replicator
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Turn off your VAIO computer and all peripheral devices.
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Lift your VAIO computer away from the port replicator.
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Replace the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your VAIO computer.
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To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your VAIO computer before detaching the computer from the port replicator.