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Learning the basics
Hot swapping precautions
Although you can insert a PC Card at any time, to avoid data
loss never remove a card while it is in use. For example:
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Never remove a hard disk card while the system is
accessing it.
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Never remove a network card while you are connected to
a network.
Before removing a PC Card, stop it by clicking the Safely
Remove Hardware icon on the system tray. Once the PC
Card has stopped, you can safely remove it.
Learning the basics
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. You will lose all unsaved
work, if, for example, a system error occurs and you must
restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge
while you are working. Your computer can be configured
to warn you when the battery is running low.
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Back up your files to a removable storage media on a
regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store
them in a safe place.
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Scan all new files for viruses.
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Never turn off the computer if a drive indicator light
indicates a drive is active.
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you can
turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset
intervals. See your software documentation for details.
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The Windows
XP operating system records information, such as
your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let
the operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon
positions may be lost.
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