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  • Page 1 Installation. We protect more people from more online threats than anyone in the world. Care for our Environment, It's the right thing to do’. Symantec has removed the cover from this manual to reduce the Environmental Footprint of our products.
  • Page 2 AntiSpam, Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security, Norton 360, and Norton SystemWorks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Portions of this product Copyright [1996-2008] Glyph & Cog, LLC.
  • Page 3 License Agreement AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE (collectively the Software”) is the property AGREEMENT ( LICENSE AGREEMENT”) of Symantec or its licensors, and is protected CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE by copyright law. Although Symantec SOFTWARE (AS DEFINED BELOW).
  • Page 4 Your unique activation code accompanying A. You shall have the right to receive new the Software and computer configuration in features to the Software as Symantec, in its the form of an alphanumeric code over the sole discretion, makes such features available...
  • Page 5 Feature is provided as is” and as available” fees, made by any third party arising out of and Symantec shall not be liable for any or in connection with use of the Online downtime of the Online Backup Feature due...
  • Page 6 URLs of websites visited that the Software deems potentially fraudulent. The • Symantec shall not be obligated to maintain URLs could contain personally identifiable such Data, forward such Data to You or a information that a potentially fraudulent...
  • Page 7 Software to protective data protection laws than the Symantec to report as spam or as incorrectly country in which You are located (including identified as spam. These email messages without limitation the United States).
  • Page 8 SYMANTEC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE DESTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED, IN POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. LAW. IN NO CASE SHALL SYMANTEC S OR ITS LICENSORS LIABILITY EXCEED THE 12. General: PURCHASE PRICE WHICH YOU PAID FOR THE APPLICABLE SERVICE PERIOD. The...
  • Page 9 You and Symantec. Should You have any questions concerning this License Agreement, or if You desire to contact Symantec for any reason, please write to Symantec Customer Service, 555 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477, U.S.A. or visit the Support page at: www.symantec.com.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Overview ..........13 About Norton 360 ........13 What is new in Norton 360 ......13 Chapter 2 Installation ........... 17 Before you begin ........17 Installing Norton 360 ........ 17 Chapter 3 Getting Started ........19 Starting Norton 360 .........
  • Page 12 Contents...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview This chapter includes the following topics: About Norton 360 What is new in Norton 360 About Norton 360 Norton 360 offers proven performance and delivers today’s fast and light all-in-one solution to protect your PC and all your online activities. It protects against viruses, worms, hackers, and botnet.
  • Page 14 Power Saver Settings Helps you extend laptop or notebook battery life by letting you put off power-intensive activities until your PC is plugged-in. SONAR 2 (Symantec Uses real-time online Online Network for intelligence and proactive Advanced Response) monitoring to detect the latest breaking threats and stop today’s aggressive rapid-fire...
  • Page 15 Overview What is new in Norton 360 Norton Safe Search Identifies the unsafe Web sites and suspicious sellers right in your search results so you can surf and shop with confidence. Monthly Report Gives you the peace of mind of knowing Norton is actively working in the background to defeat attempted attacks.
  • Page 16 Overview What is new in Norton 360...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    Installation This chapter includes the following topics: Before you begin Installing Norton 360 Before you begin Before you begin, you should close all open programs on your computer and ensure that you are connected to the Internet. Installing Norton 360 You can install Norton 360 from a CD, a USB drive, or from a file that you download.
  • Page 18 Installation Installing Norton 360 To install Norton 360 1 Do one of the following: If you install from a CD, insert the CD into the optical drive. In Windows Vista or Windows XP, click Install Norton 360. In Windows 7, click Launch Norton Install and then click Install Norton 360.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter includes the following topics: Starting Norton 360 Activating Norton 360 Exploring the main window About Norton 360 status About managing messages and alerts For more information Starting Norton 360 Norton 360 protects any computer on which it is installed.

  • Page 20: Activating Norton 360

    To use all of the features in Norton 360, you must first activate your product. Product activation reduces software piracy and ensures that you have authentic Symantec software. You can renew your subscription after the end of your subscription period. If you are connected to the Internet, product activation takes place automatically when you start the product for the first time after installation.
  • Page 21 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 In the window that appears, click Done. About problems during activation If you cannot connect to the Symantec servers to activate your product, first check your Internet connection. You then need to see if you have parental control software, either installed or through your ISP, that might block the connection.

  • Page 22: Exploring The Main Window

    Getting Started Exploring the main window your ISP as an administrator to change your configuration. Exploring the main window When you start Norton 360, the main window opens. The main window provides access to all Norton 360 features, options, Help, and Support. You can also view the overall status of your protection categories, including computer and Web protection, file backups, and files that are left behind when you use the Internet.
  • Page 23 Getting Started Exploring the main window The main window contains the following areas that provide access to tasks and services. The areas are as follows: Links The following links are displayed at the top of the main window: Tasks Opens the Tasks page, which lets you run scans, check for updates, view monthly report, view Security History , check...
  • Page 24 Getting Started Exploring the main window My Account Opens the My Account page, which lets you access your Norton Account, renew your subscription, and buy more storage This area also lets you buy another product license and view your monthly product report. You can also use this page to view your subscription information and your available online backup...
  • Page 25 Getting Started Exploring the main window Protection categories Protection categories is the largest area on the main window and contains the following: PC Security Lets you view PC Security details, run Scans, run LiveUpdate, manage Firewall, and run Norton Insight Identity Protection Lets you view Identity Protection details, manage Identity...

  • Page 26: About Norton 360 Status

    Getting Started About Norton 360 status About Norton 360 status When you start Norton 360, the main window presents its status at a glance. The color of the security status indicator at the top of the main window indicates the current state of your computer.

  • Page 27: About Managing Messages And Alerts

    Getting Started About managing messages and alerts Attention Indicates that your computer and activities require attention You should take appropriate action to improve your protection status. At Risk Indicates that your computer and activities are at risk You must take immediate action to improve your protection status.
  • Page 28 Getting Started About managing messages and alerts You might see messages in the following locations: Notification area on your Several types of Norton 360 Windows desktop messages appear in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. For example, your PC was turned off, or it has not been connected to the Internet for...

  • Page 29: For More Information

    For more information The product documentation helps you use Norton 360. You can find the information that you need on your computer and on the Symantec Web site. Accessing Help Help is available throughout your Symantec product. Help provides links to information that assists you with the specific tasks that you want to complete.
  • Page 30 Reader® installed on your computer to read the PDF. If you purchased this product as a download, the PDF and Adobe Reader are not included. You must download the PDF from the Symantec Web site and Adobe Reader from the Adobe Web site. To install Adobe Reader Do one of the following: Insert the CD into the optical drive.
  • Page 31 1 Go to the location into which you copied the PDF. 2 Double-click the PDF. Accessing the Symantec Web site You can access the Symantec Web site in a browser. To access the Symantec Web site in your browser 1 Open your Web browser.
  • Page 32 Getting Started For more information...

  • Page 33: Responding To Emergencies

    Responding to emergencies This chapter includes the following topics: Using the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool if you cannot install the product Using the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool if you cannot install the product If the installation of your product fails, you can use the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool, which is located on your product disc.
  • Page 34 Responding to emergencies Using the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool if you cannot install the product Downloading the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool If the installation of your product fails, you can download the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool. The Norton Bootable Recovery Tool helps you to check your computer for the risks that can prevent successful installation.

  • Page 35: Service And Support Solutions

    Service and Support Solutions About Support If you have Norton SystemWorks, Norton 360, Norton Internet Security, or Norton AntiVirus, you can access Support through the product after it is installed. See the section "One Click Support" for more details. For all other products, to help you find an answer to your query or issue, we have two support options available.
  • Page 36 Service and Support Solutions Self Help Self Help The Symantec Web site contains answers to the most common customer questions. From our Web site you can: Find help with your subscription, download, product activation, or other nontechnical issues. Search our knowledge base for help with technical issues, such as installing, configuring, or troubleshooting errors with your Symantec product.
  • Page 37 Speak to a support representative in real time. To contact a support representative, please visit the Symantec support Web site at the following URL: www.symantec.com/globalsupport The online support option is displayed first, followed by the contact options where you can select the type of support you prefer.
  • Page 38 Service and Support Solutions Worldwide service and support Worldwide service and support Support solutions vary by country. For the Symantec and International Partner locations that are outside of the United States, contact one of the support offices available in the list. You can also go to the following Web site and select your language: http://www.symantec.com/globalsupport...
  • Page 39 Service and Support Solutions ClubSymantec Region Contact information Latin America Symantec Brasil Sevico e Suporte Symantec Caixa Postal 3037 CEP 06210-970 Brasil Portuguese language support: http://www.symantec.com/pt/br/norton/support/index.jsp Spanish language support: http://www.symantec.com/es/mx/norton/support/index.jsp ClubSymantec Join ClubSymantec and sign up for your free monthly...
  • Page 40 Service and Support Solutions ClubSymantec...

  • Page 41: Index

    PDF 30 alerts 27 main window features 22 Help & Support 22 installing product from 18 options 22 Club Symantec status colors 27 security tips 39 status messages 27 colors in Norton 360 26 messages 27 My Account 24...
  • Page 42 26 Status summary bar 24 Support contact 36 phone 36 Self Help 35 support worldwide service 38 Support policy 37 Symantec Support accessing 31 Symantec Web site accessing 31 Tasks 23 user guide PDF on CD 30 opening 30...

  • Page 44: Quick Installation

    They also protect against bots, drive-by downloads, and identity theft, and are light on system resources. In addition, Symantec provides services such as online backup and PC Tuneup, and is a trusted source for family online safety. For more...

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