Compaq 8000 - Manual (Page 18)

3–4 Getting Started
Using the PC
The partition:
■ Houses a backup version of the operating
system and the programs included with the PC.
■ Takes up about 5 GB of hard disk drive space,
reducing the total amount of space available
for your use.
To check the available space:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Click My Computer.
3. Click the hard disk drive you are checking,
usually labeled (C:).
The amount of free space is listed in the
Details area.
To learn how to perform maintenance tasks for the
hard disk drive, such as uninstalling unneeded
programs or defragmenting the hard disk drive, go
to “Preventive Maintenance” on page 5–2.