238 Viewing your computer’s contents

Viewing your computer’s contents

Using Windows® Explorer

Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer’s contents
as a hierarchy or “tree.” You can easily see the content of each
drive and folder on your computer. To access Windows® Explorer
either click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, then click
Windows Explorer or you can right-click Start and then click
Explore.

Naming your files

The Windows® 2000 Professional operating system supports file
names of up to 255 characters. You may use all the letters and
numbers on the keyboard plus the following characters: _ ^ $ ~ ! #
% & { } ( ) @ [ ] + - ; and ‘. The names can include spaces.

Backing up your work

To back up several files at one time, use the Windows® 2000
Professional operating system Backup Wizard. You can choose
the files and the type of backup you want to perform.
1Connect the backup device to your computer as shown in the
manufacturer’s instructions.
2Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, System Tools,
then click Backup.
The Backup Wizard dialog box appears.