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Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
H
ELPDESK
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AFE
C
OMPUTING
To make the most of your new computer and ensure it runs smoothly for a long time, you should use the
programs below and regularly perform the actions described in this guide.
Maintenance
Packard Bell Recovery Backup Creator
The recovery backup creator (
Recovery DVD Creator
or
Recovery Disk Creator,
see page 20) allows you to
make a safe copy of the recovery data stored on your hard disk drive. Please see the
Restoration and
Recovery
section on page 52 for information on using the recovery backup.
Caution:
You should use the
recovery backup creator
as early as possible. The recovery backup is a your
computer’s most important maintenance tool.
Recommended maintenance tasks
There are several tasks you should perform periodically (about once per month) to ensure your computer
stays in good health:
Error Checking
Using the
Check Disk
tool regularly prevents your system from getting unreliable and information getting
lost. It checks and repairs two types of errors:
✓
file system errors, such as fragmented files that were not deleted and files with invalid sizes or dates;
✓
physical errors, which occur in your hard disks so-called cluster and/or sector areas that may wear out
over time.
1. Click on ‘Start’
> Computer. Right-click on the HDD icon and select Properties.
2. Click on Tools and Check Now in the Error-checking field.
3. Tick Automatically fix file system errors in the options area. If you tick Scan for and attempt recovery of
bad sectors, your computer will carry out the physical error checking for a few minutes and will need to
restart. Click on Start to proceed.
Disk Cleanup
The
Disk Cleanup
Wizard helps free up space on your hard drive. It
searches your drive and displays unused files, such as temporary
Internet files, files in the Recycle Bin and other temporary files that
you can safely delete.
1. Click on ‘Start’
> Computer. Right-click on the HDD icon
and select Properties.
2. Select the General tab and click on Disk Cleanup.
3. Tick each category in the
Files to delete
area you wish to delete
and click on OK.
