Toshiba PDR-M60 - Manual (Page 39)

39 Learning the basics
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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.
❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable storage
media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies
clearly and store them in a safe place.
It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time.
However, if your hard disk suddenly fails, you will lose
all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy.
❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to
conserve disk space and improve performance.
❖ Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is
especially important for files that you receive via diskette
or email, or that you download from the Internet.
❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries
and eyestrain.
❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light
indicates a drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or
writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off
computer command or Standby command. See
“Powering down the computer” in the electronic user’s
guide to learn more about Standby.
Using the TouchPad
™
The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in
front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to
move the cursor with the stroke of a finger. Simply move
your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like
to move the cursor:
❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your
finger forward on the TouchPad.
❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your
finger toward yourself.
❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide
your finger across the TouchPad from left to right.
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