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Chapter 15: Maintaining Your Computer
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■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the
internal mechanisms.
■ Set up a regular maintenance schedule according to the table below to
keep your computer running at its best.
Maintenance task Immediately
after purchase
Monthly When needed See...
Create an emergency diskette X page 217
Check for viruses X X page 219
Manage hard drive space X page 221
Clean up hard drives X X page 222
Scan hard drive for errors X X page 223
Defragment hard drive X X page 225
Back up files X X page 227
Recalibrate the battery X page 229
Clean computer case X page 230
Clean keyboard X page 231
Clean screen X page 231
Clean mouse X page 231
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