Virus Protection - Sharp PC-AL27 - Actius AL27 - Mobile Athlon 64 1.6 GHz Operation Manual

Virus Protection

Computer viruses are referred to a kind of maligned programs intentionally
engineered. When the computer is infected, several damages would be generated; data
in the hard disk may be destructed; the computer may be provided external operation
by unauthorized users; you may inadvertently attach infected files to your e-mails
resulting in spreading the viruses, for example.
To avert virus infection, the following measures are encouraged:
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Install the latest virus protection/cleaner software into the computer.
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Apply the latest virus definition file for prevention of new virus attack.
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Before opening incoming files such as attached files, downloaded files, etc, detect
the virus infecting them.
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Do not open the e-mails originated from unknown place.
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Enables the security functions of application to be used.
(i.e. Disable the macros when handling word or excel files.)
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Regularly update Windows or the applications/software on your computer.
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Back up your important data regularly.
When virus infections occur
Eliminate the virus by means of the latest anti-virus software or virus cleaner
software. When it fails, reinstall all the hard disks. (For reinstalling the hard disks,
refer to the Appendixes.)
Updating Windows
Enabling Automatic Updates
If the Automatic Updates is turned off on the computer, follow these steps.
• You can check the current Automatic Updates status by following these
steps. If it is turned off, turn it on.
1. Click start – Control Panel – Security Center.
2. See the Automatic Updates field in the Security Center window.
• When the Automatic Updates is turned on, the computer will
automatically detect the important programs to be updated and install
them if any.
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If the Automatic Updates is ON, the function is enabled.