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Chapter 3
Learning the Basics
This chapter covers the basics of using your computer.
Computing tips
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Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until
you save it to the disk. If the network you are using goes down
and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your
battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will
lose all work since you last saved.
See
for further information.
HINT: Some programs have an automatic-save feature that you
can turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at
preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.
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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.
