Protecting the Data on Your Hard Disk

Although the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up your hard disk files onto diskettes in case you lose some data accidentally.

Make backup copies of all your system and application program diskettes before copying the program files to the hard disk. Copy your data files frequently to keep your backup diskettes up to date.

Use the Epson MENU utility or the MS-DOS BACKUP command to back up your hard disk files. Use the MENU utility or the MS-DOS DISKCOPY command to make copies of your system and program diskettes. For instructions on using these backup utilities, see Chapter 5 or your MS-DOS manual.

Improving Hard Disk Performance

Your Reference diskette includes two utilities, called HDCACHE and FASTOPEN, that can improve your hard disk’s performance. For information about using these programs, see your MS-DOS manual.

Turning Off the Hard Disk

Your computer’s hard disk has its own power switch. To avoid drive access problems, it is best to leave this switch on at all times. However, if you are running the computer without the AC adapter, you may want to turn the hard disk off when you are not using it to conserve battery charge. The hard disk drive consumes more of the battery’s charge than a diskette drive. (Note that even if the hard disk power switch is on, the hard disk isn’t on unless the computer is on.)

Using the Equity LT-286

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