File Names; Using A File Extension; Printing Your Work - Toshiba Tecra M3 Series User Manual

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Learning the Basics

Printing your work

File names

The Windows XP operating system supports long file names
which can contain up to 255 characters and can include
spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and
require file names limited to no more than eight characters.
You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus
these characters: _ ^ $ ~ ! # % & { } ( ) @ and '. File names
are not case-sensitive.

Using a file extension

Most programs assign an extension to the file name that
identifies the file as being created in the program with a
particular format. For example, Microsoft Word saves files
with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of
ì.docî is assumed to be a Microsoft Word file. Creating your
own extension is usually unwise, since the program is
unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may refuse to
handle your file correctly.
Printing your work
Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as
described in
TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows XP operating
system does not show file extensions. For information on
showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows XP
online help.
"Connecting a local printer" on page
TECHNICAL NOTE: You only need to set up the printer the first
time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are
changing printers, you need to set up the operating system to
run with the additional printer(s).
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