Toshiba 8100 User Guide
Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
Computing tips
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Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you receive
via diskette, email, or download from the Internet.
Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier
may contain a computer virus. Your computer is equipped
with a virus-scan program.
via diskette, email, or download from the Internet.
Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier
may contain a computer virus. Your computer is equipped
with a virus-scan program.
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 the work since your
last save if, for example, 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 save it to the disk. You will lose all the work since your
last save if, for example, 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.
HINT: Some programs have an automatic-save feature which
you can turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk
at preset intervals. See your software documentation for
details.
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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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.
regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them
in a safe place.
It’s easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However,
if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it
unless you have a separate backup copy.
if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will 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. Consult your
Windows 98 Second Edition documentation for more
information on these and other utilities.
Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help your
computer perform at its optimal level. Consult your
Windows 98 Second Edition documentation for more
information on these and other utilities.