32
Contents
5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1
Using a microphone....................................... 180
Adjusting recording settings .......................... 180
Using external speakers or headphones......... 181
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse........ 181
Using PC Cards.................................................... 182
PC Card supporting software ......................... 182
Inserting the PC Card..................................... 183
Removing the PC Card................................... 183
Hot swapping................................................. 184
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong ..................... 185
Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 185
Problems when you turn on the computer........... 187
The Windows
®
operating system is not working . 188
Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 189
Internet problems .......................................... 190
The Windows
®
XP operating system
can help you ........................................... 190
Resolving a hardware conflict.............................. 191
A plan of action.............................................. 191
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 192
Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 194
Memory module problems............................. 196
Power and the batteries ................................. 197
Keyboard problems........................................ 198
Display problems ........................................... 199
Disk drive problems....................................... 201
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 203
Sound system problems ................................ 206
PC Card problems.......................................... 207
Printer problems............................................ 210
Modem problems........................................... 211
Develop good computing habits .......................... 211