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Learning the Basics
Preparing for communications
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HINT: Backing up all the files on your hard disk takes a
considerable amount of time and many diskettes. You may
prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an
external tape drive.

Restoring your work

To restore information from your backup media to your hard
disk, use the Restore page in the backup program. Look in the
online Help or your operating system documentation for
information on restoring files.
TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program
prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on
the hard disk. Make sure the backup version is the one you
want before overwriting the existing file.
Preparing for communications
To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or
communicate across the telephone lines with another
computer, you need:
❖A modem (supplied with your computer)
❖A telephone line
❖A browser or communications program
❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or an online service if
you plan to use the Internet
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line. See “Connecting to a
power source” on page 49 for details.