2-12 Using Your Computer
Saving Your Work
Save your work often! The time you take to periodically save
your data file as you work can save you time in the end! By
doing so, you can avoid losing a whole day’s work or more
when the unexpected happens, such as losing power due to a
power outage.
Some applications provide automatic save options for
specified intervals of time as you work. For example, you
might want to save your work every 10 minutes. This reduces
the amount of lost information should you lose power or
experience some other problem.
In Windows programs, you can select a Save option from the
File menu. If you are creating a new file, you’ll need to
specify a name for your file and a location to store it (drive
and directory).
Always save your work before you exit an application. See
the application’s documentation for available save options.
Backing Up Your Work
Back up your work on a regular basis! Backup procedures are
important for the efficient and effective use of your computer.
Protect your program and data files with regular backup
procedures.
Make backup copies of your program and data files that are
on diskette and on the hard drive.
The standard practice for diskette backup is to copy each
diskette, store the original in a safe place, and use the copy as
your working diskette. See your operating system
documentation for information about copying diskettes. Use
your Zip drive or tape backup unit (if installed) to back up
your files.
