NEC POWERMATE ENTERPRISE - 09-1997, Manual

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Using Your Computer 2-19
PRODUCTIVITY
The following sections explain how to use your system to
maximize your productivity.
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! Prevent losing a whole day’s work or more when the
unexpected happens, such as losing power due to a power
outage.
Some applications have an automatic save feature. When
the feature is enabled, the application saves your work for
you every time an interval of your choosing passes while the
file is open. For example, you might want to save your
work every 10 minutes. Using this feature reduces the
amount of information you could lose if there’s a power
outage or a system problem.
In some Windows programs, you can select automatic save
as an option from the
File
and
Save As
menus. If you are
creating a new file, you’ll first need to specify a name for
your file and the drive and directory to store it in.
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 disk.