Protecting The Notebook From Power Surges; Protecting The Notebook Against Viruses - Compaq Notebook Series Startup Manual

Protecting the Notebook from Power Surges

To protect the notebook from the power surges that may be
caused by an unreliable power supply or an electrical storm:
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Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector.
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Provide surge protection for the cable that connects the
modem to the telephone jack.
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During an electrical storm, run the notebook on battery power
or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord.
Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics
retailers.

Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses

When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer
viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or
your utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus
software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most
cases, repair any damage they have caused.
Your notebook may come preinstalled with Norton AntiVirus
software. For more information about using this software:
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Refer to the online Help file within the Norton AntiVirus
software.
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Refer to the notebook's online Help and Support Center by
selecting Start > Help and Support.
To provide protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus
software must be updated frequently. For more information about
virus updates for the Norton AntiVirus software, refer to the Web
site at
http://www.symantec.com.
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