Gateway GM5416, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 5 : Maintaining Your Computer
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Setting up a maintenance
schedule
Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance
schedule.
Caring for your computer
To extend the life of 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.
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When
needed
Check for viruses X X X
Run Windows Update X X
Manage hard drive space X
Clean up hard drives X X
Scan hard drive for errors X X
Defragment hard drive X X
Back up files X X X
Clean computer case and
peripheral devices X
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