If you are running Windows XP you can reformat your hard drive using only the XP disk. For step by step instructions on how to do that click here.

The touchscreen is used as an input device that can replace the keyboard and/or the mouse.

More about the technology behind the touch screens you can read here

Using Dual Layer recording DVD-R and DVD+R discs can store more data, up to 8.5 Gigabytes per disc, compared with 4.7 Gigabytes for single-layer discs. Many new DVD recorders support dual-layer technology.

To get rid of the dust use comppressed air which you can buy in cans, and to clean the keys you can use damp (almost dry) cloth.

1.Open Control Panel and double-click Internet Options.
2.Click the Programs tab.
3.Click to select the Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser check box.
4.Click OK.
5.Start Internet Explorer and when you are prompted to make it the default browser, click Yes.

Some models digital cameras can be used as web cams, please refer to your digital camera manual for instructions on how to do that.

No drivers are needed. When your PC is off insert the memory chip into the memory slot, close the box, switch it on, and that’s that.

On a standard CD-R you can record 74 minutes of audio or 650 MB of data, if for some reason you need to store more simply buy 80 minutes audio disks, they are widely availible too.

The best way is to buy air cans and use them.

Do not use vacuum cleaners or anything else that can create static electricity.

Yes, you should, I suggest you back up all your important data right now, in many cases loud noise means that your hard drive is about to crash. Of course it may well last another year but better be safe than sorry.

DVD+R is a dvd disc that allows multiple layers for one disc where as DVD- only allows one layer. DVD+R can allow extra capacity per disc than DVD-R which explains the higher cost.

Make sure that your sound card drivers are installed, most likely you have a “on-board” sound card, try installing the drivers from the CD that came with your motherboard or downloading them form the manufacturer website.

To install/update your sound drivers (for Windows XP) right click on “MyComputer” -> Properties -> click the “Hardware” tab -> click the “Device Manager” button -> expand “Sound video and Game controllers”, right click on your Sound Card and click “Update Driver” and then use the Wizard.

Once you have your drivers installed but your speakers are still not working double click on the speaker icon (bottom right on your screen, next to your computer clock) - if any of the “Mute” boxes is checked, uncheck it.

Good luck

To turn on your Windows spooler services do the following:

Right-click on MyComputer -> Manage -> expand Services and Application -> click Services -> Locate “Print Spooler” on the right side of the screen and double click on it.

See if service status says “Started”, if it doesn’t click the “Start” button below it. If you want this service to run all the time (recommended) then make sure that “Startup Type” is automatic.

How do I add second hard drive to my computer?

Things you need in order to be able to install a second hard-drive on your computer:

- you need to have an open bay for your new hard drive

- make sure that the ribbon cable can be plugged into your old and new hard drive

- power connector exists for the new hard drive

Installing the second hard drive:

Switch off the PC. Remove your old hard drive and set its jumpers so that it becomes “master”, look on top of the hard drive for the correct way for the jumpers, if you can’t find them there visit your hard drive manufacturer website.

Make your new hard drive “slave” - set the jumpers accordingly.

Insert the hard drives into the drive bays, attach the ribbon cable and the power cable to both of them.

Turn your PC on, once Windows loads, got to Windows Explorer or My Computer and find out if you can “see” the new hard drive. Try copying a few files from your old hard drive to the new one to make sure that everything is ok. If you have problems reboot your PC and go to your BIOS settings, you should see your old hard drive listed as “master” and the new one as “salve”. If the PC hasn’t detected the new hard drive setting correctly you should manually enter them.

If you need to copy only small file(s) use a flash drive - plug it in, copy the file(s) to it, unplug, plug it in in the second PC and copy the file(s) to your new hard drive. If you don’t have a flash drive you can use your digital camera or mp3 player exactly the same way (unless they are very odd or old model).

If you need to copy a lot of information then you should consider networking the two computers:

Using direct cable connection - you can use crossover cable to connect the two PCs (they both must have network adapters), for more info click the link below:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305621

If you have a router and want to learn how to set a network between the two PCs read this tutorial:
http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp

There is no difference. The term deskjet is used by Hewlett Packard for their inkjet printers.

51×32×52 refers to the speed of your cd-writer:
52 - the maximum record speed, 32 - the maximum re-write speed.

When there are many programs running and your RAM is not sufficient enough the computer copies areas of the RAM to the hard drive in order to free some memory. The “place” on the hard drive where these copies are stored is called page file. This whole concept of swapping data between the hard drive and the RAM is known as virtual memory.

Assuming an average size of 4 Mb per mp3 file you should be able to store 120+ songs. If the songs are of higher quality though, longer than the average, and stored in a different (than mp3, say wma) format your mp3 player will hold less of them.

Secure your wireless router - most routers use a default password which can be easily guesses - like “password” for example. As soon as you set up your router you should change the password to something else. I suggest you use random letters and numbers say “asi8a7gahhg” or something similar, and write it down so you don’t forget it yourself.

Disable remote administration - most likely your wireless router has that feature and if you don’t use it you should turn it off.

Disable broadcasting of your SSID (Service Set IDentifier).

Enable WPA encryption. If your router (or any wireless device) supports only WEP and not WPA encryption you should enable it, although somewhat weaker than WPA it is still better than no encryption at all.

Minimize signal broadcasting - some wireless devices will let you reduce the strength of their signal, if the one you have is not one of them you should position it (if possible) somewhere in the center of your house (premises) - that way less of the signal will be broadcasted outside.