Working Diskettes; Saving Data On Diskette; Backing Up - Toshiba T1100 PLUS User Manual

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DISK DRIVES AND DISKETTES/Chapter 4
diskette and the data itself on another diskette, hence the tenns program
diskettes and data diskettes.
Working Diskettes
Most software packages either provide you with a second copy of the
program diskette(s) or instruct you to make a working copy of your
program diskette(s) before you begin. Store the original program
diskette(s) with the original MS-DOS diskette in a safe place.
Saving Data on Diskette
Data entered in the computer may not be automatically stored on the
diskette. For example, most word processing software maintains a
copy of the document you are working on in the computer's memory.
When you are finished editing, it is your responsibility to save the
document to diskette.
How to save data depends on the type of software you are using. Save
your work frequently. With the TII00 PLUS you cannot lose data
due to the failure of an external power source, but you may experience
a software or hardware error that could cause data loss.
Backing Up
Backing up critical data is one of the most important administrative
tasks associated with using a microcomputer. It involves making a
duplicate copy of important data and program files. It's like making a
photocopy of important papers to store in a separate file in case
something happens to your primary filing system.
Backing up is necessary because diskettes get old; they become
corrupted by dust; they may even be damaged by accident. Backing up
should be done once a week or even once a day depending on how
many changes you have made and how important the data is to you.
Should you ever have a problem with your working diskettes, having a
backup means you'll be able to recover from the problems and continue
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