Toshiba M50 用户指南
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Learning the Basics
Computing tips
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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.
a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store
them in a safe place.
It is 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.
However, 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 Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to
conserve disk space and improve performance.
conserve disk space and improve performance.
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Scan all new files for viruses.
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This precaution is especially important for files you
receive via diskette, email, or download from the
Internet. Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion
injuries and eyestrain.
receive via diskette, email, or download from the
Internet. Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion
injuries and eyestrain.
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Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light
indicates a drive is active.
indicates a drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or
writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
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Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off
computer command or Standby command. See
computer command or Standby command. See
to learn more
about Standby.
The Windows
®
XP operating system records information, such
as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you
do not let the Windows
do not let the Windows
®
XP operating system shut down
normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost.
NOTE