Toshiba Satellite P25-S676 Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite P25-S676 - Page 53

Getting Started Installing additional memory (optional) 53 Installing additional memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Stand by or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. 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 (to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com). 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 Shut Down" on page 85.