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GD6000 User Guide
Optional Equipment and Accessories
Memory Upgrade
Adding memory allows the computer to operate faster, handle
more tasks simultaneously, and work more smoothly with
large files. Users who increase memory demands - by adding
additional programs, for example - may notice a slowdown in
operating speed, and wish to increase memory. The GD6000
comes with one user accessible memory socket supporting a
1024MB or 2048MB memory module for memory upgrades.
Please consult your dealer if you need to add more memory.
Caution
First read and follow the guidelines in the Safety
section.
Replacing a Memory Card
Caution
Memory modules can be easily damaged by static
electricity. Leave the module inside its static-proof bag until
it is ready for installation and make sure you are grounded
before attempting this procedure.
Removing a Memory Card
1.
Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter.
2.
Turn the computer upside down and lay it on a flat surface.
3.
Remove the battery (see
Battery Removal
).
4.
Carefully remove the two RAM compartment cover screws and
remove the RAM compartment cover (1).
5.
If a memory card is inserted, use your finger to gently pull the
tabbed latches in the direction of the arrows (2). The card will
pop up slightly.
Caution
Do not use tools to pull the memory card latches.
Tools may cause damage.
6.
Pull upwards on the card and then slide the card out (3).
Inserting a Memory Card
Caution
Only use memory cards approved for use in your
computer. Failure to do so may void your warranty.
1.
Hold the memory card by its edges with the edge-connector
side towards the slot.
Caution
Do not touch the memory card anywhere
except the edges.
2.
Hold the card at a shallow angle (about 25 degrees) and insert
the edge connector into the connector slot. The “gold teeth” of
the edge connector should no longer be visible when the card
is fully inserted. (See image 3 above).
3.
Press the card downwards so that it is flat inside the compart-
ment. You may hear an audible click as the latches of the con-
nector lock the card in place.
4.
Replace the RAM compartment cover and secure it with the two
screws.
Caution
If the cover does not close easily, do not force
it. The memory card may not be properly installed. Careful-
ly remove and reinstall the card following the steps above.
Your notebook computer will automatically detect the change
in RAM capacity when it restarts. You can verify RAM capacity
has changed in the Setup Utility or in Windows:
s
etuP
:
Press
F2
during boot-up when you see the “
Press F2 to
enter Setup
” prompt. The information menu shows the base
memory and the extended memory.
W
indoWs
xP:
Right click on
My Computer
and select
Prop-
erties
to open
System Properties
. The
General
tab lists the
memory detected by Windows.
W
indoWs
v
ista
:
Right click on
Computer
and select
Proper-
ties
to open the
System Screen
. This will show the memory
detected by Windows.
W
indoWs
7:
Select
Start, Control Panel, System and Secu-
rity
. Under
System
select
View amount of RAM and processor
speed
. In the
System
section, next to
Installed memory (RAM)
:
you can see how much memory your computer has.
