Protecting Your System Files; Protecting Your Privacy; Protecting The Computer From Power Surges - HP 435816-001 Getting Started

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Protecting your system files

The HP Backup & Recovery Manager provides several ways to
back up the system and to recover optimal system functionality.
Refer to Appendix B, "Backup and recovery," for additional
information.

Protecting your privacy

When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain
information about you or the computer.
To optimize the computer's privacy protection features, observe
these practices:
Keep the operating system and software updated. Many
software updates contain security enhancements.
Use a firewall. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on
the computer to block messages that do not meet specific
security criteria. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic.

Protecting the computer from power surges

To protect the computer from the power surges that may be
caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm,
observe these practices:
Plug the computer power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most
computer or electronics retailers.
During an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery
power or shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.
If applicable to your location, provide surge protection on the
modem cable that connects the modem to a telephone line.
Telephone line surge protectors are available from most
computer or electronic retailers in some regions.
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