Chapter 2: Learning The Basics; Computing Tips - Toshiba Portege M400 Series User Manual

Chapter 2
Learning the Basics
This chapter gives some computing tips and provides
important information about basic features.

Computing tips

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Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory
until you save it to the disk. If the network you are using
goes down and you must restart your computer to
reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you
are working, you will lose all work since you last saved.
See
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Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on
a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store
them in a safe place.
"Saving your work" on page 86
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can
be activated. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at
preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.
for further information.
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