Fix your own computer for seniors for dummies- P5

... Assemble Your Toolkit 28 ➟ Get Grounded 30 ➟ Open the Computer s Case 32 ➟ Find Out What Makes Your Computer Think 36 ➟ See Where Your Computer Stores Your Stuff 38 ➟ Tour the Computer s ... A Computer Is Not a Toaster Protect Your PC: Surge Protectors and UPS Devices ➟ Surge protector: If a jolt of high voltage gets into your computer s motherboard (see Chapter...

Ngày tải lên: 18/10/2013, 00:15

... the program to scan your computer for viruses. Run the program any time things suddenly go strange on your computer — if files are missing or renamed, for example, or if your Internet home ... logs on to your computer. Figure 7-4 7. When your helper accepts the invitation, a dialog box pops up on your screen, asking for permission to give this person access to y...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 19:15

... the computer, or a computer virus (see Chapter 6). For directions on repairing Windows, see Chapter 14. 4. Reinstall Windows, which essentially refreshes all your system files and leaves your ... www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. ➟ 158 Part III: Fixing Sick Hardware For purposes of this chapter, I’m going to assume that before your computer stopped working, it was...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 19:15

... watermark. ➟ 176 Part III: Fixing Sick Hardware Find the Right Memory Module Check the specifications for your computer to find the maximum amount of RAM it’s capable of manag- ing. Most modern computers sold ... to remove this watermark. ➟ 186 Part III: Fixing Sick Hardware For much more detail on hard drives and installation procedures, see my book Fix Your Own PC (Wiley...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 02:15

... and DVD drives provide audio as well as data to your computer. New drives use the data connection for audio only. Check your documentation. If your drive requires an analog audio connection, ... External drives simply plug into your computer, so I discuss installing an internal drive in this section. 1. Prepare your workspace, assemble your tools, and ground yourself pro...

Ngày tải lên: 29/10/2013, 02:15

... and dry, reattach it to your computer. You can plug in a USB keyboard while the computer is on. If your mouse is an older model with a PS/2 connector, reattach it before you turn on the power. Diagnose ... 1. Start your computer from the CD/DVD drive, as described in Steps 1–6 of the preceding two sections. 2. Insert your Windows installation disc into the drive. 3. Res...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 01:15

... diagnose — and often fix — your computer s problems. Start Your Computer in Safe Mode 1. Remove any discs from the CD/DVD drive, if your PC has one. 2. Shut down your computer in one of the ... instruction manual or online support pages for your computer model to find a list of your computer s standard (default) settings, and identify the process for restorin...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 01:15

... 1. Start your computer in safe mode, as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Uninstall any drivers or other software that you installed for the new hardware. (See Chapter 4 for information ... been installed on your hard drive. Otherwise, you can find them on your Vista CD. Depending on your computer brand, the manufacturer may have substituted another utility for thi...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 01:15

... V: Troubleshooting Your PC Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. ➟ 344 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies RIMM: A module for Rambus memory. RJ-11: The ... Split-Merge on www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. ➟ 336 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies burn: The act of recording information onto an...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 12:15

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Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 12:15