I also leave that unchecked, but I suppose it could be powered down, because computer activity to the hard disk would spin it up again. I would get a second opinion, as I am not an expert - just a tinkerer. :) On 2004 Jun 24, at 15:43, Jane Sprando wrote: > Chuck, what about the option: Put hard disk to sleep when possible > > Do you have that checked/ > > jane > >> From: Charles & Sarah Kurle <kurle at katewwdb.com> >> Reply-To: "Home Macintosh Users >> List"<HomeMac at lists.themacintoshguy.com> >> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 14:37:08 -0500 >> To: "Home Macintosh Users List" <HomeMac at lists.themacintoshguy.com> >> Subject: [HM] Re: Index hard drive >> >> I have my iMac set to only have the display sleep after 3 hours and >> everything else set to never to make sure the core OS routines run >> overnight - 3:00 am I think. >> >> Chuck >> >> >> On 2004 Jun 24, at 14:34, John Baltutis wrote: >> >>> On 06/23/04, Jane Sprando <janesprando at comcast.net> wrote: >>>> >>>> What do I need to do to index my hard drive? I am running 10.2.2 and >>>> 9.2.2 >>>> on a G4 iMac. >>> >>> From Finder->Help->Mac Help (search on index): >>> Use the Finder to index files and disks: >>> >>> Indexing your files >>> >>> To search the contents of your files, the Finder must index the disk >>> or >>> folder that contains the files. Usually the Finder indexes disks and >>> folders when you search them. However, you may need to update the >>> index. >>> 1. Select the disk or folder you want to index in the Finder. >>> 2. Choose File -> Get Info. >>> 3. Click Content Index, then click Index Now. >>>> >>>> Also, what settings should I be using for Energy Saver? >>> > > > ---------- > Check out the HomeMac email list FAQ > http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/HomeMac.html > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <HomeMac-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <HomeMac-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <HomeMac-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! > http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html > > $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your > Mac ISP > Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! > http://macinternetaccess.com > > Monsoon | Flat panel speakers that deliver crisp, accurate sound! > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/speakers.html> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml >