RAM (random access memory)
adding
how much already have, 106-107
installing memory modules, 113-115
kind of memory, 107-112
how memory works, 103-104
how much needed, 104-106
testing, 115
random access memory. See RAM
Reader, Adobe, 517-518
reading light, 386-387
RealOne Player, 658-659
receiving faxes, 712
recording audio
professional recording, 230-231
ripping CDs into MP3 files, 663-664
sound files, 663
recovery disks, 435-436
red eye, removing from pictures, 608
refresh rate, 47, 165
Remote Desktop
connecting through Internet, 652-654
connecting to older version of Windows, 651-652
connecting to remote computer, 649-651
setting up computer as remote desktop client, 640-649
remote terminals, 686-690
removable storage media, 150-151. See also CDs; DVDs; flash drives
removing
objects from pictures, 608-609
PC cards, 379-381
red eye from pictures, 608
tasks, 620
renter's insurance, 782
repairs
desktop computers, 8
doing own, 25
finding service manual, 25-26
laptop computers, 13, 14
monitors, 191
parts, availability of, 27
repetitive strain injury (RSI) prevention, 467-468
reset pushbutton, 272
resolution
digital cameras, 592
graphics controllers, 47
Restart command, 273
restoring from backups, 814
restoring Windows
from CDs
reinstalling Windows, 821
repairing Windows installation, 820
using Windows XP CDs, 820
System Restore utility
accessing system restore settings, 819
creating restore point, 816-817
returning to restore point, 818
ripping CDs into MP3 files, 663-664
rotating images, 603-604
RSI (repetitive strain injury) prevention, 467-468