Gateway Solo 3450 User Manual page 190

Chapter 15: Maintaining Your Notebook
Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the
internal mechanisms.
Set up a regular maintenance schedule according to the table below to
keep your computer running at its best.
Maintenance task
Create an emergency diskette
Check for viruses
Manage hard drive space
Clean up hard drives
Scan hard drive for errors
Defragment hard drive
Back up files
Recalibrate the battery
Clean computer case
Clean keyboard
Clean screen
Clean mouse
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