Personal Computer User Manual

Backing up the hard disk
While the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up
your hard disk files to diskettes in case you lose some data
accidentally. Make copies of all your system and application
diskettes before copying the programs to the hard disk. After
you create data files on the hard disk, be sure to copy them to
diskettes whenever you revise them to keep your backup
diskettes up-to-date.
To make copies of your program diskettes before copying them
to the hard disk, use the DISKCOPY command, the MS-DOS
Shell, or the MENU program. To copy your hard disk files onto
diskettes, use the BACKUP, COPY, or XCOPY command; the
MS-DOS Shell; or the MENU program. See Chapter 4, your
Shell User’s Guide, or your MS-DOS Reference Manual for
instructions.
Preparing the hard disk for moving
If you need to move your computer to a new location-whether
it is across the country or just across the room-you should run
the HDSIT program to protect the hard disk during the move.
The HDSIT program moves the disk drive’s read/write heads to
a region on the disk surface that does not contain data, and
locks them securely in position. This protects the hard disk from
being damaged if the computer is bumped accidentally.
Follow these steps to run HDSIT:
1. Exit any program you are using and display the MS-DOS
command prompt on the screen.
2. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A.
3. Type the following and press Enter:
A:HDSIT
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