Setting Up A Maintenance Schedule; Caring For Your Computer - Gateway GM5416 Reference Manual

Setting up a maintenance
schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance
schedule.
Maintenance task
Check for viruses
Run Windows Update
Manage hard drive space
Clean up hard drives
Scan hard drive for errors
Defragment hard drive
Back up files
Clean computer case and
peripheral devices

Caring for your computer

To extend the life of your computer:
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer
Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do
not put any objects on top of it. The case, although
strong, is not made to support extra weight.
When transporting your computer, we recommend that
you put it in the original packaging materials.
Keep your computer away from magnetic fields.
Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives.
Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator
is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or
corrupted.
Weekly Monthly
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X
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When
needed
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X
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X
X
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