How to use the search function?

[reggaestar]

My first search always works, but then when I try a second search, I always get the message "[x] word is less than the minimum search terms..." and no results appear. I have to leave the site for awhile before it will work again. I would like to research if my questions have been answered before I make a post.

[Myles.Buckley]

see my signature - it has hints about using google.

[reggaestar]

Very helpful. Thank you!