Toshiba Satellite P25-S487 User Manual - Page 61

If you are adding memory after you have started to use the, memory module.

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Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 61 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. Additional memory comes in various capacities (visit Toshiba's website at toshiba.com for more information). There are two memory slots. Your system may have both slots occupied. If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to room temperature before you replace them. You need a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver to install a memory module. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to step 2. 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu. See "Using Turn Off or Shut down" on page 91. The operating system turns off the computer. 2 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer. 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the expansion memory slot cover.

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Getting Started
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.
Additional memory comes in various capacities (visit
Toshiba’s website at
toshiba.com
for more information).
There are two memory slots. Your system may have both
slots occupied.
If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules
will become hot. If this happens, let the modules cool to room
temperature before you replace them.
You need a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver to install a
memory module.
To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a standard
Phillips no. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition.
If you are adding memory after you have started to use the
computer, begin at step 1, otherwise skip to step 2.
1
Turn off the computer via the Start menu.
See
“Using Turn Off or Shut down” on page 91
.
The operating system turns off the computer.
2
Unplug and remove any cables connected to the
computer.
3
Close the display panel and turn the computer upside
down to locate the expansion memory slot cover.