Finder window indicates incorrect amount of space left.

I have a 750 GB hard drive in my 2008 MacBook Pro. The finder window says that there are 1.1 TB available. System Information says: MAC HD: Capacity:749.16 GB (749,162,397,696 bytes) Available: 275.14 GB (275,144,097,792 bytes). What is going on? Thanks

From the menu bar, select
 ▹ System Preferences ▹ Time Machine
If the lock icon in the lower left corner of the preference pane is closed, click it and enter your login password to unlock. Turn Time Machine OFF. Wait a few seconds, then turn it back ON. Close the preference pane. Close and reopen the Info window.

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