Toshiba Portege 4010 User Guide - Page 44

Installing additional memory (optional), Installing a memory module - memory slot

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44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Installing additional memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit Toshiba's Web site at toshiba.com. Your computer is equipped with one or more SDRAM memory modules. The two memory slots in this computer provide various memory configurations. When adding memory, or replacing the original memory, use only compatible PC133 memory. If you try to fit another type of memory, the system will beep and will not boot beyond the BIOS memory check. An error message may appear. If this occurs, contact Toshiba's support center. See "If you need further assistance" on page 228. Since your computer was built to order, it should have enough memory to run your current applications. However, if your requirements change, you can install extra memory. Installing a memory module Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory expansion slots under your computer's keyboard. You will need a standard Phillips no.1 screwdriver and a small flat head screwdriver for this procedure. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. The computer has two memory expansion slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules.

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Getting Started
Setting up your computer
Installing additional memory (optional)
Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of
today’s popular applications. You may want to increase the
computer’s memory if you use complex software or process
large amounts of data.
HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the
accessories information packaged with your system or visit
Toshiba’s Web site at
toshiba.com
.
Your computer is equipped with one or more SDRAM memory
modules. The two memory slots in this computer provide various
memory configurations. When adding memory, or replacing the
original memory, use only compatible PC133 memory. If you try
to fit another type of memory, the system will beep and will not
boot beyond the BIOS memory check. An error message may
appear. If this occurs, contact Toshiba’s support center. See
“If you
need further assistance” on page 228
.
Since your computer was built to order, it should have
enough memory to run your current applications. However, if
your requirements change, you can install extra memory.
Installing a memory module
Additional memory modules can be installed in the memory
expansion slots under your computer’s keyboard. You will
need a standard Phillips no.1 screwdriver and a small flat
head screwdriver for this procedure.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a
standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition.
The computer has two memory expansion slots—Slot A and
Slot B. You can install one or two memory modules.