Sony PCG-V505 quick start Upgrading Memory, Locating Preinstalled Programs

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Upgrading Memory

Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 32.

The specifications supplied with your computer (either on-screen for Windows XP or printed for Windows 2000) list the amount of installed memory and required memory modules for upgrades.

Locating Preinstalled Programs

Your computer comes with a variety of preinstalled audio/video programs. The following sources offer a list of preinstalled programs, descriptions, and information:

VAIO® Computer User Guide — The Preinstalled Programs chapter of your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide contains a list of programs, descriptions, and support information. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 32 for more information.

VAIO® Computer Specifications (Windows XP) — The on-screen file details your computer’s hardware specifications and lists preinstalled programs, descriptions, and support information. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 32 for more information.

All Programs (Windows XP) — The All Programs menu, which you can access from the Start menu, contains a list of all the preinstalled programs on your computer.

Programs (Windows 2000) — The Programs menu, which you can access from the Start menu, contains a list of all the preinstalled programs on your computer.

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