HP SR1420UK, a1005.uk manual Improving PC Performance, Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space

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Improving PC Performance

Over time, the availability of system resources on your PC can decrease, slowing down the performance of the PC. To improve the performance of your PC try:

•Closing program windows; keep only one version of a program open at a time.

•Restarting the PC; click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.

•Increasing memory by adding or upgrading memory modules in the chassis.

•Increasing available hard disk drive space.

•Consolidating scattered files and folders on the hard disk drive.

•Fixing hard disk drive errors.

Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive

Space

Your PC comes with a hard disk drive with preloaded software programs, and a partition within the drive that takes up a certain amount of space on the hard disk drive.

Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present.

4Double-clickAdministrative Tools.

5Double-click Computer Management. The Computer Management window opens.

6Double-click Storage.

7Double-clickDisk Management (Local).

Information displays for each drive on your PC. You may need to scroll the window to the right to see the capacity and free space sizes.

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Contents PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Introducing the PC Table of ContentsUsing the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Index Improving PC PerformanceUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drivevi PC Basics Guide PC Base Components Introducing the PCPC Operation Additional PC Base ComponentsExternal PC Components Using a Power Surge Suppressor Using Virus Protection ProgramsProtecting Your PC Turning Off the PC Using Windows UpdateStandby Mode 4 Click Turn OffHibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By2 Click Turn Off Computer Restarting the PC 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control PanelUsing the Mouse Buttons Using the MouseAutoscrolling ScrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two ASwitching Mouse Button Functions Using the Keyboard5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab PanningKeyboard Shortcuts Standard Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric Keys Function KeysEdit Keys Arrow KeysNumeric Keys Keyboard Indicators Volume ControlSpecial Keyboard Buttons Adjusting the Monitor Media Control Keysa ef Using Speakers Using a TV as a MonitorCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV ScreenAdjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone VolumeUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Using Media DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Printer Using a Diskette Floppy Drive20 PC Basics Guide Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Retrieving Desktop Icons Removing Desktop IconsUsing the All Programs Menu Using the Start MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All ProgramsControl Panel Using the Control PanelFeature Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images Organising Files with Folders Managing FilesCreating Folders Moving Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this fileFinding Files Copying Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and foldersDeleting Files Renaming FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin RenameUsing the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet ConnectionUsing a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet ContentSending and Receiving E-Mail 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present3 Double-click Internet Options Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Using Outlook ExpressReceiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program38 PC Basics Guide Improving PC Performance 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk SpaceCleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Uninstalling ProgramsEmptying the Recycle Bin 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs3 Click Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders4 Click Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive ErrorsIndex 44 PC Basics Guide

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