Hardware, Utilities and Options

■Make sure memory media is oriented properly before you insert it. If you insert the media in wrong direction, you may not be able to remove it.

■When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data.

■Do not turn the computer off or switch to Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode while files are being copied - doing so may cause data to be lost.

Removing a memory media

The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices. To remove a memory media, follow the steps as detailed below:

1.Open the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the Windows Taskbar.2.Point to memory media and click the left Touch Pad control button.3.Press the memory media to partially extend it out of the computer.4.Grasp the media and remove it.

■Make sure the Memory media slot indicator is out before you remove the memory media or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove the memory media or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the memory media, you may lose data or damage the media.

■Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data in the memory media could be lost.

■Do not remove only the miniSD/microSD Card while leaving the adaptor in the Memory media slot.

Additional memory module

You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is available. This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules.

■You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent the computer's lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are installing/replacing the memory module. In this instance you should avoid mats that are made of materials that hold or generate static electricity.

■When installing or removing a memory module, you must ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer.

■Insert the two memory modules into Slot A and Slot B respectively. The computer will operate in dual channel mode.

You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel.

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