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5.4 Checking For, and Correcting Disk Errors

To properly maintain your system, you should periodically check for and fix hard disk 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 and initialized.

5.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s)

Disk fragments are tiny unused storage areas scattered on the disk. The system cannot directly reutilize these “blank” spaces and system performance can decrease as system operations usually cause the number of unused storage gaps to 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 start the defragmenting program. Depending on the amount of defragmentation on the hard disk drive, this procedure can take a long time (sometimes more than one hour).

5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks

Cleaning the computer components

Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards, it is very important to periodically clean around the computer

to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need in order to clean the components include: a vacuum cleaner, a soft cotton cloth, clear water (pure water preferred) and cotton swabs.

Attention: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

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Contents C310/C315 Series Important Safety Information Page Contents System Maintenance and Recovery Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topicsFront view Left and right view of the computer Rear view of the computer Computer stand 12 min 40 maxConnecting your computer If you have powered speakers with an adapter If you have powered speakers without an adapter MS/MS pro/xD/SD/SD pro/MMC Important information about using the computer Hold the computer tightly when you carry it Keyboard and Mouse wired Volume down Volume up MuteUser Guide Buttons on the remote control Description Clear User Guide Lenovo Touch Control Software Operating Chapter Instructions Enabling/Disabling the Touch Screen Startup and ConfigurationIntroduction to the Software User Guide Calibrating the Touch Screen Please touch the target point shown on the display Automatically enable touch at startup Reset Default Setting Lenovo Touch screen User Gesture Instructions Basic Hand GesturesSingle-Finger Right Click Double-Finger Right Click About 5 FP User Guide Touch Screen Related Settings User Guide User Guide Precautions when using Lenovo Touch User Guide User Guide Chapter Using the Rescue System OneKey Recovery Driver and Application InstallationMethod 2 Manual Installation System SetupMethod 1 Automatic Installation Network SettingsCreate Recovery Disc System BackupSystem Recovery Password ManagementChapter Using the Computer Software Disc Utility Power2Go Burning DiscsStarting the Burner Software HelpMcAfee Security Center Using McAfee Security CenterCheck for updates Scanning for VirusesUser Guide System Maintenance and Chapter Recovery Restoring the System Backup and RestoreCleaning Up the Disk Defragmenting the Disks Checking For, and Correcting Disk ErrorsPerforming Daily Maintenance Tasks Following are general methods for cleaning the components Troubleshooting and Confirming Solving Problems Troubleshooting Display ProblemsTroubleshooting Audio Problems Troubleshooting Software ProblemsTroubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows User Guide