Protect Your Notebook; Protect The Notebook From Viruses - Compaq Presario V2000 - Notebook PC Getting Started

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Protect Your Notebook

You can use the information in this section to
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Protect your notebook from viruses.
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Protect your notebook from power surges.
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Protect your system files.
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Protect your privacy.
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Use your notebook safely.
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Turn off your notebook properly.
For information about other notebook security features, such
as passwords, device disabling, and using an optional security
cable lock, refer to the "Security" chapter in the Hardware and
Software Guide on the Documentation CD.

Protect the Notebook from Viruses

When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet
access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer
viruses can disable your operating system, applications, or
utilities or cause them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and
in most cases, repair damage they have caused. To provide
protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software
must be updated.
Norton AntiVirus software is preinstalled on your notebook.
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For information about using and updating your Norton
AntiVirus software, select Start > All Programs > Norton
AntiVirus. Then select the Help & Support button.
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For supplementary information about your Norton AntiVirus
software, including troubleshooting procedures, select Start >
All Programs > Norton AntiVirus > Help and Support.
For more information about computer viruses, select Start >
Help and Support. Type
then press
3–2
enter.
into the Search text field, and
viruses
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