Learning the Basics
Computing Tips
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
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Set up your computer to fit your tastes and needs.
You're the one that's going to be looking at the screen while you
work. If you don't like the colors or the fonts on the screen, go
ahead and change them by clicking a blank area of the desktop
with the secondary button, then clicking Properties. This causes
Windows 95 to open the Display Properties dialog box. The
Appearance tab of this dialog box allows you to choose the colors
you see on the screen.
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Save your work frequently.
For more about this topic, see “How to Save Your Work” on
page 86.
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Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you receive from
your friends or download from the Internet. It’s unlikely, but pos-
sible, that even new programs you buy from your local computer
store may contain a computer virus. See “Viruses and How to
Cure Them” on page 248 for information about detecting and
removing computer viruses.
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Run Create System Disks to make program diskettes for Windows
95 and either run Master Disk Creator or purchase the master pro-
gram diskettes for other pre-installed software.
At some point, you may need to re-install the programs that came
pre-installed on your computer’s hard disk. See “Create or Pur-
chase Master Diskettes” on page 33 for more information.
Five Things You Should Never Do
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Don't spill a drink or other liquid into the computer’s keyboard.
If you do spill a drink that gets into the keyboard, turn the com-
puter off immediately and remove the battery. Leave the system
off overnight to give the computer time to dry out before you
return to work.
