Sony PCG-F250, PCG-F280, PCG-F270 manual To remove a memory module

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9Replace the keyboard and internal speaker cover. Gently press the cover and slide it to the left until it fits, then tighten the screws.

tighten screws

10Turn on the computer.

11Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties. The System Properties screen appears.

12Click the Performance tab to view the amount of memory. If the additional memory is not shown, repeat steps 1-11.

To remove a memory module

1Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2Unplug your computer and remove the battery packs.

3Unscrew above the keyboard, then gently lift the keyboard to stand in the slot under the hole where the screw goes. Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.

4Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity.

5Remove the memory module.

1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows. The memory module is released.

2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow.

6Replace the keyboard and internal speaker cover. Gently press the cover and slide it to the left until it fits, then tighten the screws.

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Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Owner’s Record Safety InformationRegulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Getting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User GuideWelcome About the User GuideErgonomic Considerations Welcome Page Locating the Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Using Your Notebook Computer RightBack Bottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterUsing Battery Power To insert the battery packUsing Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator MeaningBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning To remove the battery pack Close the cover of the battery bay Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Configuring Windows Registering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Key DescriptionUsing Your Notebook Computer Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination FunctionIndicators Indicator FunctionLight Off Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function Feature CD-ROMUsing the Touchpad Action DescriptionUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a disketteTo remove a diskette To reinsert the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive To insert a discClose the tray by pushing it gently To play DVD-ROMsUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardPC card Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with a digital still cameraTo use infrared communication with another computer Infrared port Degrees System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode To activate System Idle modeTo activate System Suspend mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Hibernation modeUsing a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo remove the second battery pack Using the Weight Saver To attach the weight saverVaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the Weight Saver Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jackConnecting the Port Replicator Connecting Peripheral DevicesPort replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever Connecting a Printer To connect a printerConnecting an External Display To connect a computer displayTo to To Monitor Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projector To select a displayPress Result Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect an external mouse or keyboardConnecting External Speakers To connect external speakersConnecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphoneConnecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device To connect a digital still cameraConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceGetting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Troubleshooting Getting HelpMy computer does not start My LCD does not display anything My computer locks upCannot play a CD-ROM My software program locks up or crashesMy DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Cannot play a DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My speakers have no soundMy microphone does not work My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My mouse does not workMy touchpad does not work My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy computer does not shut down Getting Help My PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudCannot print Replacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace the backup batteryTo set date and time Getting Help Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsGetting Help To use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsOn the Power Source On Handling the LCD ScreenOn Installation On HandlingOn Moisture Condensation On Handling DiskettesOn Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Using Batteries On Maintenance Adding Memory To install a memory module Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F250Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F290 Turn screw Cable Insert here To remove a memory module Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Limited Warranty Statement Garantie RestreinteVaio Notebook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index Computer Index Power 21 cord 9 indicator light 5 switch 6 USB Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 15 taskbar 15