User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Notebook Tour
- TouchPad and Keyboard
- TouchPad
- Keyboard
- Hotkeys
- Hotkey quick reference
- Hotkey procedures
- Display and clear system information (fn+esc)
- Open the Help and Support Center (fn+f1)
- Open the Print Options window (fn+f2)
- Open a Web browser (fn+f3)
- Switch the screen image (fn+f4)
- Initiate standby (fn+f5)
- Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)
- Decrease screen brightness (fn+f7)
- Increase screen brightness (fn+f8)
- Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f9)
- Stop an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10)
- Play previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f11)
- Play next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f12)
- Quick Launch Buttons software
- Hotkeys
- Keypads
- Power
- Power control and light locations
- Power sources
- Standby and hibernation
- Default power settings
- Power options
- Processor performance controls
- Battery packs
- Drives
- Multimedia
- Multimedia hardware
- Multimedia software
- External Media Cards
- External Devices
- Memory Modules
- Wireless (Select Models Only)
- Modem and Local Area Network
- Security
- Setup Utility
- Software Update and Recovery
- Routine Care
- Troubleshooting
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Index

8 Memory Modules
Adding or replacing memory modules
The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the
computer. The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to
the vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the
primary memory module slot.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the
power cord and remove all battery packs before installing a memory module.
CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before
beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a
grounded metal object.
To add or replace a memory module:
1. Shut down the computer. (If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn
the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the
operating system.)
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Turn the computer upside down.
5. Remove the battery pack from the computer.
6. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment cover screws (1).
ENWW Adding or replacing memory modules 107