Lenovo 3000 H230 User Manual

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User Guide4.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk ErrorsTo properly maintain your system, you should periodically check for and fix harddisk errors by doing the following:1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize,then select Properties from the pop-up menu.2. Select the Tools tab, and then click Check Now.3. Check your inspection items for the disk and click Start.Note: You cannot start error checking until the computer is restarted andinitialized.4.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s)Disk fragments are tiny unused storage areas scattered on the disk. The systemcannot directly reutilize these “blank” spaces and system performance candecrease as system operations usually cause the number of unused storage gapsto increase. To defragment your disk storage, do the following:1. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize,then select Properties from the pop-up menu.2. Go to the Tools tab from disk Properties and select Defragment Now.3. Select the time and scheme to be used by the defragging program, then startthe defragmenting program. Depending on the amount of defragmentation onthe hard disk drive, this procedure can take a long time (sometimes more thanone hour).4.6 Performing Daily Maintenance TasksCleaning the computer componentsBecause many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integratedcircuit boards, it is very important to periodically clean around the computerto prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need in order to clean thecomponents include: a vacuum cleaner, a soft cotton cloth, clear water (pure waterpreferred) and cotton swabs.Attention: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computerfrom the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft clothdampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which maycontain flammable substances.31039398_3000 H_UG_EN_V2.0.indd 25 2009.7.22 3:30:08 PM