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, CD-RW, or network drives.

∙Use a virus-scanning program (such as the Norton AntiVirus program included with your computer) to check the integrity of your files and operating system. Since new viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program’s virus definitions from time to time; updates are on the Web at www.symantec.com for Norton AntiVirus.

∙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 Display-off or Standby mode after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off the display after a time delay.

∙Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts.

∙If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the computer in Standby mode when not in use.

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