Fix your own computer for seniors for dummies- P6

... 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 ... I: 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...

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 page ... the latest updates for your antivirus or security program. Some programs check for and download updates automatically based on a schedule that you set. You can always check for...

Ngày tải lên: 24/10/2013, 19:15

... proper image, you know to concentrate your attention on your computer. 4. If your monitor uses a cable that detaches at both ends, swap it with a substitute for a second test. (Some cables, though, ... monitor and the computer before making any cabling changes. Beat the Blue Screen of Death 1. Start the computer again. If the problem doesn’t recur, consider yourself lucky — for...

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

... section. For details on installing a different type, consult the instruction manual or my book Fix Your Own PC (Wiley Publishing). 1. Plug the drive’s USB cable into a free USB port on your computer. ... 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 gro...

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 ... the deceased device from your computer. • USB devices: You can leave the computer on while you disconnect (see Figure 13-10). • PS/2 devices: Turn the computer off bef...

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

... the tool has to start all over again. Check for Disk Errors Automatically 1. Choose Start➪My Computer or Start Computer to open the My Computer/ Computer window. 2. Right-click the drive ... 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 inf...

Ngày tải lên: 08/11/2013, 01:15

... www.verypdf.com to remove this watermark. ➟ 342 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies overvoltage protection: In a power supply, a circuit that shuts down the device if the output voltage exceeds ... 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: ...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 12:15

... watermark. ➟ 346 Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies system: The memory in the computer that DOS (or the chosen operat- ing system) can use for the OS, applications, and data. On most DOS computers, ... messages and know what to do • Maintain your computer to help prevent future difficulties • Recognize when you need to call for help Fix Your Own C...

Ngày tải lên: 15/12/2013, 12:15