Acer 650 Series manual Upgrade options, Port expansion devices, Memory upgrade, Installing memory

52 2 Customizing my computer

Port expansion devices

Two types of expansion devices are available for your computer:

•I/O replicator - adds serial port and parallel port connections to your computer.

•EasyPort - adds a host of ports for your computer, and allows you to connect and disconnect peripherals from your computer in one quick step.

See your dealer for more information.

Upgrade options

Your computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance.

Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.

Memory upgrade

Memory is expandable to 1 GB, employing 256/512-MB industry standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The computer supports DDR (Double Data Rate) RAM.

There are two memory slots on your computer, one of which is occupied by standard memory. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the one available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module.

Installing memory

Follow these steps to install memory:

1Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base.