backing up files 183 checking for drive errors 179 checking hard drive space 177 cleaning case 185

cleaning component exteriors 185 cleaning computer screen 186 cleaning keyboard 186

creating startup diskette 172 defragmenting 181 deleting files 178 suggested schedule 171

using Scheduled Task Wizard 183 virus protection 174

maximize button 45 Media Player 84, 89 memory

adding 12

installing DIMM 219 troubleshooting 237 upgrading 12

menu bar 45 messages

checking e-mail 72 sending e-mail 71

microphone jack 3, 5

Microsoft Wordpad 57

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) 5, 8

MIDI file 89 Mini PCI card

replacing 214 minimize button 45 model number 8 modem 65

cable 64 DSL 64 jack 5

protecting from power surge 17 replacing 214 troubleshooting 238

monitor

changing resolution 124 port 5 troubleshooting 231 using screen saver 131 See also computer display

mouse 24 buttons 24 changing settings 133 clicking 25 double-clicking 25 moving pointer 25 moving screen objects 25

opening files, folders, and programs 25

pointer 24 PS/2 port 5 right-clicking 25 scroll wheel 24

selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 244 USB port 5, 7

moving files 49

files from old computer 161, 163 folders 49

Internet settings from old computer 165

pointer 25 screen objects 25

settings from old computer 161 MP3 file

creating 94

editing track information 96 playing 89

streaming 151 MPEG file 89

streaming 151

multifunction buttons programming 135

Multifunction keyboard See keyboard

multimedia

adjusting volume 79, 82

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