Toshiba 2805-S503 User Manual page 68

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Learning the Basics
Computing tips
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Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable storage
media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and
store them in a safe place.
If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it
unless you have a separate backup copy.
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Use ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance
Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help your
computer perform at its optimal level. See
page 222
documentation for more information on these and other
utilities.
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Before turning off the computer, always use the Shut down
command (unless you want to use Standby or Hibernation
mode as described in
page
CAUTION: The operating system records information, such
as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you
don't let it shut down normally, details such as new icon
positions may be lost.
or consult your Windows
90).
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"Turning off the computer" on
"ScanDisk" on
Millennium Edition