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Tour ... this antistatic pad before touching your computer.
Figure 2-2
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Discharge your body’s static into a metal object. If
you don’t use an antistatic strap or device, position
your chair close to ... connectors for external audio equipment. (For
more information about these connectors, see
“Connect the Parts: Ports and Hubs,” later in
this chapter.)
To get the best sound from your computer,...
... any unsolicited request foryour login
info. A common phishing tactic is an e-mail that
tells you to click a link to update your financial
information; otherwise, your accounts will be can-
celed. ... 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 updates
manually ... 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...
... computer in your home or can take your
monitor to a friend’s house.) If the monitor delivers the
proper image, you know to concentrate your attention on
your computer.
4.
If your monitor ... Keep in mind the proper thermal fit foryour
machine. If you replace a 500-watt power supply
with a 750-watt unit, for example, you need to know
whether your computer is capable of exhausting ... color (16 bit for
65KB colors to 32 bit for more than 4 billion colors).
3.
Make any changes you want.
4.
Click OK to save your changes.
If you can’t check a problem with your video adapt-
er’s...
... book Fix YourOwn PC (Wiley
Publishing).
Determine What You Need
1.
Will you be installing a new boot drive — the one your
computer starts from — or an additional drive to use
for storage? ... instruct your computer where to look for
Windows and the essential tracks it uses to bring itself to
life (see “Format the Drive,” later in this chapter).
2.
What kind of data cables does your ... well-lit, stable working space. For details on
setting up your working environment and tools, see
Chapter 2.
2.
Choose Start➪Shut Down to close Windows and turn off
your computer.
3.
Unplug...
... to create.
Most external drives come preformatted and ready to
run immediately in Windows. For information on
reformatting, see the next section, “Format the Drive.”
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your computer, so I discuss installing an internal
drive in this section.
1.
Prepare your workspace, assemble your tools, and ground
yourself properly (see Chapter...
... larger partition foryour Windows installation.
9.
In the next screen, click Advanced to expand the options
at the bottom of the screen, and choose the option to
reformat your drive.
10. ... tips apply to both mechanical and optical mice.
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and miles, sliding back and forth on your desktop.
Along the way, it picks up dust, pollen, ... whatever else is floating around your
office. Sooner or later, the going is going to get a bit
sticky. To give your mouse a clear path, wipe off your
desktop — and your mouse pad, if you use one...
... 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
restoring all the settings to their ... the appropriate step foryour version of
Windows:
• Windows XP and Vista: On the Settings tab, select
Screen Resolution and Color Quality settings that
work properly with your system, and click...
... 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 ... check can’t be performed while you’re
using the disk and asks whether you want the utility to
check the disk the next time you restart your PC.
7.
Follow the appropriate step foryour version ... 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 this one.
• Reboot:...
... you're building a new computer foryour kids, you may want to get one of those
keyboards made just for kids. They're really great and easy to use for the younger child.
As for the mouse, ... and hold it with your
right hand. Look on your motherboard for the CPU socket. With your left hand
hold the motherboard with a firm grip while you insert your CPU. Then connect
your CPU fan. ... both programs are copied, your all set to boot up your new computer again. Make
sure your BIOS is set to read your floppy drive first for the boot up sequence.
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required. After downloading and unzipping the documents, place both the EmailSource.xls Excel spreadsheet and
the EmailUsage.doc Word document in the same directory. To begin building your E-mail ...
select it. In the resulting
dialog box select the EUP
Data tab as the source for
your usage policy data.
Your Excel data should now
appear within the Word
Document.
...