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Sony PCV- E31M, PCV-F31M Viewing the amount of memory, Adding / replacing a memory module

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Upgrading your VAIO computer

Viewing the amount of memory

To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:

1Turn on the computer.

2Click the Start button, point to All Programs, Security & Utilities, then VAIO System Information, and click VAIO System Information again.

You can view the amount of installed memory here.

Adding / replacing a memory module

If you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer, we highly recommend that you contact your dealer.

To add or change a memory module, proceed as follows:

1Shut down the computer, unplug it, and remove any peripheral devices.

2Wait for the computer to cool down.

The inside of the main unit becomes very hot during operation. Wait for about one hour for the computer to cool down before opening the unit.

3With the main unit’s back panel facing you, slide the back panel up until you cannot go any further. As you slide the back panel up, a ’button’ appears (middle of the back of your computer).

4When you push this button, you can remove the back panel completely.

5Set the back panel aside.

A metal panel, the ’memory cover’, appears.

6Remove the 2 screws with a + screwdriver and remove the memory cover.

7To remove an existing memory module, release the end latches and gently lift out the module, as shown (may vary from actual configuration):

Contents

Page Read this first Notice ENERGY STAR Environmental information Owner's record Safety information General Audio/video Connectivity Optical disc drive Regulatory information Disposing of the internal memory backup battery Disposing of the AA batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Help and Support Center My Club VAIO Further sources Ergonomic considerations Using your VAIO Shutting down your computer safely Using the keyboard Page Page Before you use the keyboard Using the pointing device Before using the pointing device Using the mouse Before using the mouse Setting up the mouse for left-handedusers Using the TV function Using the disc drive Reading and writing CDs and DVDs Playing DVDs Troubleshooting discs Using the modem Troubleshooting the modem Using power modes Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Using the Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick Write-protectingcards Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communicating without an Access Point (computer-to-computer) 12Fill in exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation check box at the bottom of the screen 14Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks list Your Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure) How to select a Wireless LAN channel (a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure") (b) Without Access Point ("computer-to-computer") Troubleshooting Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN Access Point and my computer cannot communicate The data transfer speed is slow I cannot access the Internet I cannot establish a Wireless LAN connection Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a USB printer Troubleshooting printing Connecting an i.LINK device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Troubleshooting i.LINK devices Connecting a microphone Connecting to a network Upgrading your VAIO computer Upgrading memory Viewing the amount of memory Adding / replacing a memory module Page 13Put the memory cover and the back panel back into place Getting help Sony documentation Other sources of information e-Support What is e-Support Who can use e-Support How can I access the e-Supportportal Can I submit questions in my native language Can I submit my questions at any time Is there a cost involved for using e-Support How do I know when the e-SupportTeam has handled my query/case Precautions On handling the hard disk On using the power source On handling your computer On handling the LCD screen On handling discs On handling Memory Sticks Trademarks