Adjusting Your Monitor, Adjusting Audio

ADJUSTING YOUR MONITOR

Refer to the Insignia C170 monitor manual (or manual for other monitor you are using) and follow the guidelines to ensure that your monitor is performing optimally.

You can make additional adjustments by clicking "Start" then "Control Panel, "Appearance and Themes," and "Display," and make any modifications to the look of your computer's desktop. Under "Settings," you can adjust the color depth from the pull down list. Use the highest setting possible. If your screen flickers or your computer's perform- ance is diminished, use a lower setting.

ADJUSTING AUDIO

To adjust audio volume use the "Adjusting the System Volume" feature in "Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices" in the "Control Panel." If you're using an audio expansion card, you may be able to use an enhanced audio control panel that came with the expansion card. Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. If you're using an audio expansion card, install the software that came with the card and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

ABOUT VIRUSES

Viruses from e-mail, the Internet, or illegally pirated software can delete information and data from your Hard Disk Drive. The best defense against viruses is to use a firewall and anti-virus software, and also by updating Windows XP through Microsoft's website.

Back up all of your important files, which can save you time and money in the event of damage and loss of data from a virus. Backing up your files is the best insurance available to ensure the safety of your photos, videos, and data.

If anti-virus software was not added to your Insignia computer when you purchased it, we recommend that you go to Best Buy or Bestbuy.com to purchase and install an anti-virus software package.

Using a firewall is another important line of defense for computer security. Here's how to make sure the Windows XP firewall is turned on.

Click "Start," and then "Control Panel," "Network and Internet Connections," and then "Network Connections." Under the "Dial-Up" or "Local Area Connection" or "High Speed" Internet heading, click the icon to select the connection that you want to help protect.

In the task pane on the left, under "Network Tasks," click "Change Settings of this Connection." On the "Advanced" tab, under "Internet Connection Firewall," check the box next to "Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet." Windows will guide you through the set-up process.