Using Your Computer 2-11
NOTE
For security, characters you enter do not
appear on your screen. Enter your password
carefully.
If you enter the password incorrectly, your system does not
boot. You have three chances to enter the correct password.
After the third unsuccessful attempt, you must reboot your
system and try again.
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! 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.
