Use the Microsoft
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found in the directory and File Allocation Table (FAT). This also frees up space from any
unused sectors.
Never turn the notebook off when the hard drive is being accessed.
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Use a hard drive maintenance program like the Microsoft Windows operating system
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DEFRAG program to eliminate fragmentation and improve the hard drive access time.
Maintaining the Secondary Battery
Periodically inspect the secondary battery (or optional battery) terminals and the battery for
evidence of corrosion and oxide build-up.
Observe the following precautions when handling the secondary battery.
Observe the safety precautions outlined under "Secondary Battery Handling" in Section 2,
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"System Configuration and Setup."
Do not drop the secondary battery or subject it to excessive shock and vibration.
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Do not expose the secondary battery to direct sunlight, moisture, chemical compounds, or
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extreme heat.
Do not disassemble the secondary battery.
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Do not use the secondary battery to power other devices.
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Never attempt to charge the secondary battery in any way other than as described in this
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manual (see Section 2, "Batteries") and the user's guide.
Always charge the secondary battery as soon as possible after a low battery indication.
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operating system ScanDisk program to correct any errors
Preventive Maintenance 6-3