Sony Viao PictureBook Computer Handbuch
VAIO® Computer User Guide
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Precautions and Procedures
The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory
compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory
compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
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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.
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.
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components.
Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such
a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle
materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for
example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal
portion of the chassis while performing the procedure.
Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such
a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle
materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for
example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal
portion of the chassis while performing the procedure.
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Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the
module. The package protects the module from ESD.
module. The package protects the module from ESD.
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Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent
ESD, or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil.
ESD, or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil.
Typical expansion memory configuration
Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony
Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, go to:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, go to:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Be careful when installing a memory module in your computer, and be sure to
observe the proper safety precautions listed below. Mistakes that occur when
installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction.
observe the proper safety precautions listed below. Mistakes that occur when
installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction.
Total System Memory (MB)
On board (MB)
Slot (MB)
256
128
128
384
128
256