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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36... Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the VAIO Control Center 87 Using the VAIO Power Management 88 Configuring Your Modem 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36... Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel® VT 86 Using the VAIO Control Center 87 Using the VAIO Power Management 88 Configuring Your Modem 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91
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To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product ...on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased.
To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 90 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product ...on your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should contact your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased.
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... performing the procedure. Before you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 91 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you... upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in this document assume user ...
... performing the procedure. Before you can damage memory modules and other components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 91 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you... upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in the following : ❑ The procedures described in this document assume user ...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 92 N ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of the ...
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 92 N ❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are not magnetically shielded ❑ Ambient temperature of the ...
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 93 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 93 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). n 94 N 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. The memory module is released. ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2).
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows: ❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1). n 94 N 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. The memory module is released. ❑ Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow (2).
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... slot in the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot...
... slot in the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into the slot...
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You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 3 Click System Information and System Information. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 96 N Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory in the right pane. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer.
You can view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 3 Click System Information and System Information. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 96 N Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of system memory in the right pane. If the additional memory does not appear, repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer.