
Basic Operation
Taking Care of Your Computer
To safeguard your data
•Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping.
•Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy,
•Use a
•Check your disk using the Tools tab in the disk’s Properties window.
To extend the life of the display
•Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).
•When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal display (Fn+F5).
•If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval.
•Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the computer from changing to
•Do not disable
•If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the computer in Standby mode when not in use.