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... Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using Peripheral Devices 64... 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 Quick Web Access Function 36 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using Peripheral Devices 64... 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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... find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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...
... find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). To avoid invalidation of your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. 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...
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... power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 91 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the...
... power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 91 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following: ❑ The procedures described in the...
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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 more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with the memory...❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are ready to the computer and any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of the components and circuit boards inside your computer will not be covered by the warranty....
...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 more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 41°F (5°C) ❑ High humidity ❑ Handle the memory module with the memory...❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are ready to the computer and any liquids, foreign substances, or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of the components and circuit boards inside your computer will not be covered by the warranty....
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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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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). 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).
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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 while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment... into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to use the lower slot. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any ...
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 while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in a wrong orientation, as it may cause damage to the slot and the module. 9 Replace the memory module compartment... into the slot in the open slot. Be sure to use the lower slot. If you want to install only one memory module, be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the motherboard. Do not touch any ...
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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. 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.