HP pavilion n5400 Manuale Di Servizio
Using Your Computer
Caring for Your Computer
Caring for Your Computer
46 Reference
Guide
To safeguard your data
• Do not touch the touch pad or activate any other device that interrupts operation
while the system is starting or stopping.
• Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy disk, tape, or network drives.
• Use a virus-scanning program, such as Norton AntiVirus, to check the integrity of
• Use a virus-scanning program, such as Norton AntiVirus, to check the integrity of
your files and operating system. Since new viruses appear frequently, you will also
want to update the program’s virus definitions from time to time. Updates for Norton
AntiVirus are on the Web at www.symantec.com. If you are using another
application, see the application’s help for updating information.
want to update the program’s virus definitions from time to time. Updates for Norton
AntiVirus are on the Web at www.symantec.com. If you are using another
application, see the application’s help for updating information.
• Check your disk for errors periodically: click Start, My Computer, and select the disk
you want to scan. Click File, Properties, then select the Tools tab and click Check
Now.
Now.
To extend the life of the display
Observe the following guidelines to extend the life of the backlight in the computer
display.
display.
• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal
display (Fn+F5).
• If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both
AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval: click Start, Control
Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options, and use the Power Schemes
tab.
Panel, Performance and Maintenance, Power Options, and use the Power Schemes
tab.
• Set the brightness control to the minimum level for your comfort.