Using Your Computer 2-15
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 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 your
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 disk.
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.
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