Examining And Repairing A Hard Drive; Protect Your Data From Viruses; Cleaning The Drive Case - Acomdata Hard Drive Enclosure User Manual

dates file fragments that are scattered on your hard drive
into more efficient contiguous clusters.
Quite often, defragging and optimization functions will be
included in one software package, such that both opera-
tions are performed at the same time.

Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive

There are a number of reasons why a hard drive may
become damaged or the data may become corrupted.
Regular examination of your disk with a quality disk exami-
nation and repair utility is the best way to prevent irrepa-
rable disk damage and avoid data loss. Generally speaking,
it's a good idea to examine a disk for damage at least once
a month.

Protect Your Data from Viruses

One of the greatest threats to your data comes from viruses.
The most common way computers catch viruses is by
downloading and sharing infected files via e-mail and other
Internet services. You can protect your data against viruses
by using ant-virus software. There are a number of good
anti-virus programs on the market for both PC and Mac.

Cleaning the Drive Case

Always unplug all cables from the Drive before cleaning
it. Clean the Drive using a soft, dry cloth. For tough dirt,
dampen a soft cloth with some neutral detergent diluted in
5 to 6 parts water; wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the Drive
with a dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, paint thinner, or other
chemicals; they may damage the case surface.
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