Installing 64 Bit OS to increase maximum RAM

My laptop model is Satellite P205-S8811. [Intel Core2Duo PC2-5300 667] It came with Vista Home Premium 32 Bit.
When I bought it, it came with 3GB RAM and the specifications said that it was upgradeable to a maximum of 4GB RAM. I didn't understand much about 64 Bit capability at the time.
I've already checked and learned that my processor does have 64 Bit capability.
My question: Is it true that if I install Vista 64 Bit or W7 64 Bit, it will increase my maximum RAM capacity from 4GB to 8-16GB?
Or is there something that could possibly prevent it from going over 4GB?
I just want to know before I go and buy a 64 Bit OS. If it won't go over 4GB, then buying it would not be worth it to me.
Thanks in advance.

Maximum that it can take is 4GB according to its detailed specs
http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/product/pdf_files/detailed_specs/satellite_P205-S8811.pdf
Sorry for the bad news.

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