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VAIO® C1 PictureBook™
Computer Adding Memory
PCG-C1X
In the fu tu re you ma y wa nt to insta ll me m o ry mo dules to ex p a nd the
functionality of you r computer. You can increase memory to 128 MB by
installing optional memory modules. 64 MB of me mory are already
installed on your computer. You can add another memory module in a
slot. 32 and 64 MB expansion memory modules are available as optional
memory modu les.
Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in
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your computer. See the bulleted list below. Be carefu l when adding memory . Mistakes when
installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction.
❑ The procedures described belo w assu m e familia rity wit h the gene ral
terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety
practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment.
❑ Disconnect the system from its power source and from any
telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the
system or follow any of the procedures described below. Failure to do
so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.
❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other
components . Pe rf orm th e pr oc edur e s de scri bed be low only at an ESD
workstation. I f su ch a station is not available, do not work in a
carpeted area, an d do not handle m aterial s that pr oduce or hold stat ic
electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Gro und yourself by
maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis
while performing the procedure.
❑ Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to
install the module. The package protects the module from ESD.
❑ Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when
you stor e the memory module.
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Typical expansion memory configuration
Total System Memory
* 64 MB is the default memory amount.
(MB)
64* 64 Empty
96 64 32
128 64 64
On-board (MB) Slot (MB)
To install a memory module
1
Turn off you r co mpute r and remove all the cabl es c on ne cted to it . You
must also r e move the batt ery.
2
When the compu ter has cooled completely, turn it upsi de down.
Gently in sert a wire or other pointed object into the hole next to the
lid of the memory module compartment. Slide the lid off in the
direction of the arrow.
The computer remains hot after it has been turned off. To avoid burns to fingers or hands,
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let the computer cool completely before detaching the memory module l id.
3
Discharge static el e ctricity by touching a groun ded metal object.
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4 If the compartment contains a memory module, remove it. Lift the
memory modu le by its edge s to remove it f rom the computer.
Lift by t h e edges
5 Unpack the new memory module. Discharge static electricity by
touchin g a grounded metal object. Remove the new me mory module
from its package.
6 Install the memory module by matching the connec tor on the
memory module unit to the connector on the computer.
Memory module
Align the module
with the white
guideline
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7 Gently press the white stripe of the memory module tightly into
place.
8 Close the memory module compartment lid by sliding it back into
place until it clicks.
9 Tu rn on the comput e r.
10 Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties. The System
Properties screen appears.
11 Click the Performance tab to view memory. If the additional memory
is not shown, repeat steps 1-11.
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