Sony VGN-A140P - Manual (Page 155)

7. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator, and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and
an AC outlet. The power indicator turns on.
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Port Replicator
You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator. The battery automatically
charges once you connect the AC adapter.
8. Turn on the computer.
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