I have a brand new PC with Windows XP (previously I had Windows 98 without
the feature listed below).

This may seem like a silly question, but how do I use the Digital Card
Memory Slots? Do I need to be in a particular program before I put in the
memory card or do I just put it in?

Also, regarding Surge Protectors.....is it safer to always leave the surge
protector on even during a lightning storm or to turn it off when it is not
in use. In work we always leave it on....is this the safter way to go?
Currently at home I leave the surge protector on as well as the modem, and
turn the the speakers, monitor and tower off. Is this the way to go to
protect my PC from surges?

I guess I'm just a little over protective of my new PC. My old laptop with
Windows 98 lasted 4 1/2 years with constant use before the hard drive went
and I decided to just get an entire new PC. I like the idea of having slots
for my memory cards and having a RW drive instead of a ROM only on my new PC.
I also have a slot for a memory key to store information which I have no
idea how to use yet.

I told you I had a lot of silly questions.

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:27:05 -0800, Newbie to XP wrote:

> I have a brand new PC with Windows XP (previously I had Windows 98 without
> the feature listed below).
>
> This may seem like a silly question, but how do I use the Digital Card
> Memory Slots? Do I need to be in a particular program before I put in the
> memory card or do I just put it in?

Just insert the card. A program should pop up


>
> Also, regarding Surge Protectors.....is it safer to always leave the surge
> protector on even during a lightning storm or to turn it off when it is not
> in use. In work we always leave it on....is this the safter way to go?
> Currently at home I leave the surge protector on as well as the modem, and
> turn the the speakers, monitor and tower off. Is this the way to go to
> protect my PC from surges?

Always leave surge protector on.. If u turn off tower, monitor, speakers
what then are u protecting.???? Then why would u nee a surge protector..

"Bobbie" wrote:

> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:27:05 -0800, Newbie to XP wrote:
>
> > I have a brand new PC with Windows XP (previously I had Windows 98 without
> > the feature listed below).
> >
> > This may seem like a silly question, but how do I use the Digital Card
> > Memory Slots? Do I need to be in a particular program before I put in the
> > memory card or do I just put it in?
>
> Just insert the card. A program should pop up
>
>
> >
> > Also, regarding Surge Protectors.....is it safer to always leave the surge
> > protector on even during a lightning storm or to turn it off when it is not
> > in use. In work we always leave it on....is this the safter way to go?
> > Currently at home I leave the surge protector on as well as the modem, and
> > turn the the speakers, monitor and tower off. Is this the way to go to
> > protect my PC from surges?
>
> Always leave surge protector on.. If u turn off tower, monitor, speakers
> what then are u protecting.???? Then why would u nee a surge protector..

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I guess I didn't make it clear. I wasn't certain whether to leave the surge
protector on overnight or not. I bought the surge protector to protect me
from power surges when my PC is on.

Thank you.
>
>

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:27:05 -0800, Newbie to XP wrote:

> Also, regarding Surge Protectors.....is it safer to always leave the surge
> protector on even during a lightning storm or to turn it off when it is not
> in use.

When there's lightning, turn off computer. Unplug from the power supply at
the wall. Unplug the modem line. If you've ever been close to a lightning
strike, you'll know why. If caught by surprise, the surge protector should
go out before the PC and components are damaged but it's not a guarantee.
The most important thing a surge protector does is to filter dirty power
(brown outs, power surges, etc). It is not a guaranteed buffer against
mother nature.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

Thank you. You have answered all my questions regarding the Surge PRotectors.

"Sharon F" wrote:

> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:27:05 -0800, Newbie to XP wrote:
>
> > Also, regarding Surge Protectors.....is it safer to always leave the surge
> > protector on even during a lightning storm or to turn it off when it is not
> > in use.
>
> When there's lightning, turn off computer. Unplug from the power supply at
> the wall. Unplug the modem line. If you've ever been close to a lightning
> strike, you'll know why. If caught by surprise, the surge protector should
> go out before the PC and components are damaged but it's not a guarantee.
> The most important thing a surge protector does is to filter dirty power
> (brown outs, power surges, etc). It is not a guaranteed buffer against
> mother nature.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
>

Surge protectors do not filter any aspect of the power, other than to block
surges, hence, their name.

If you want protection against brown out - get an Uninterruptible Power
Supply ( aka UPS, aka battery backup). Your checkbook will be able to tell
the difference - surge protectors cost $10-35, UPS start at about $50 and go
lots higher. UPS provide surge protection as well.

Val

"Sharon F" wrote:

> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:27:05 -0800, Newbie to XP wrote:
>
> > Also, regarding Surge Protectors.....is it safer to always leave the
> > surge
> > protector on even during a lightning storm or to turn it off when it is
> > not
> > in use.
>
> When there's lightning, turn off computer. Unplug from the power supply at
> the wall. Unplug the modem line. If you've ever been close to a lightning
> strike, you'll know why. If caught by surprise, the surge protector should
> go out before the PC and components are damaged but it's not a guarantee.
> The most important thing a surge protector does is to filter dirty power
> (brown outs, power surges, etc). It is not a guaranteed buffer against
> mother nature.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
>

Thank you for the information. I will check out the UPS. This is what I
wanted protection against

P.S. Going back to my first post........I tried out the digital memory card
in the slots of my new PC. It worked great! I was able to upload pictures
to my website from the memory card with no problem.

"VManes" wrote:

> Surge protectors do not filter any aspect of the power, other than to block
> surges, hence, their name.
>
> If you want protection against brown out - get an Uninterruptible Power
> Supply ( aka UPS, aka battery backup). Your checkbook will be able to tell
> the difference - surge protectors cost $10-35, UPS start at about $50 and go
> lots higher. UPS provide surge protection as well.
>
> Val
>
> "Sharon F" wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:27:05 -0800, Newbie to XP wrote:
> >
> > > Also, regarding Surge Protectors.....is it safer to always leave the
> > > surge
> > > protector on even during a lightning storm or to turn it off when it is
> > > not
> > > in use.
> >
> > When there's lightning, turn off computer. Unplug from the power supply at
> > the wall. Unplug the modem line. If you've ever been close to a lightning
> > strike, you'll know why. If caught by surprise, the surge protector should
> > go out before the PC and components are damaged but it's not a guarantee.
> > The most important thing a surge protector does is to filter dirty power
> > (brown outs, power surges, etc). It is not a guaranteed buffer against
> > mother nature.
> >
> > --
> > Sharon F
> > MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
> >
>
>
>

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:35:35 -0700, VManes wrote:

> Surge protectors do not filter any aspect of the power, other than to block
> surges, hence, their name.
>
> If you want protection against brown out - get an Uninterruptible Power
> Supply ( aka UPS, aka battery backup). Your checkbook will be able to tell
> the difference - surge protectors cost $10-35, UPS start at about $50 and go
> lots higher. UPS provide surge protection as well.

You're correct, Val. I use only UPS (in a sense, these are surge protectors
on steroids) and sometimes forget that many people are using basic surge
protectors.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User