Gateway M275 Notebook Laptop User Manual


 
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Chapter 17: Troubleshooting
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Hard drive
You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message
Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For more
information, see “Using Disk Cleanup” on page 230.
Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking/button-tapping the Recycle Bin
icon, then clicking/tapping
Empty Recycle Bin.
Save your files to a diskette or another drive. If the hard drive is full, copy
any files not regularly used to diskettes or other backup media, then delete
them from the hard drive.
You see a “Data error” message
This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive
problems, run the Error checking program. For more information, see
“Checking the hard drive for errors” on page 231.
The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure
reading drive C” error message
If a diskette is in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your convertible
tablet PC.
Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Remove it, firmly
reinsert it, then restart your convertible tablet PC. For more information,
see “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 267.
If your convertible tablet PC has been subjected to static electricity or
physical shock, you may need to reinstall the operating system.
Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle
Bin.
Help and
Support
For more information about file management, click/tap
Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword file management in the Search box
, then click/tap the arrow.