Gateway TM 5150 manual Using McAfee VirusScan, To scan a diskette

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Note:

We recommend that you always scan diskettes that you are introducing to your system.

Using McAfee VirusScan

A computer virus is a program that attaches itself to another program on the computer, and spreads from one program to another. If transmitted unnoticed, viruses can damage data, cause computers to crash, or display bothersome or offensive messages. Some viruses can go unnoticed for long periods of time because they are tied to a certain time or date before they become active.

McAfee VirusScan is a program that helps you protect your system from computer viruses. Each time you start your system, McAfee VirusScan scans your hard disk drive for viruses that could be potentially harmful to your system.

If you are using diskettes to transfer information to your system, you can run the McAfee VirusScan software on the diskette to check it before copying files from it to your system.

To scan a diskette

1.Place the diskette in the diskette drive.

2.Click Start, Programs, McAfee VirusScan, and VirusScan.

3.Change the C: drive setting to A: and click All Files.

4.Click Scan Now.

VirusScan scans the diskette. If it finds a virus, it alerts you with on- screen instructions for removing it.

42 Using Your Gateway Solo™ 5150 Multimedia Notebook

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Contents Contents Appendix C Contacting Gateway Checking Out Your Notebook Keyboard and LCD Panel Component Icon DescriptionLCD System Status Indicators LEDs Indicator DescriptionBack Port Icon DescriptionRight Side Left SideComponent Icon Description Bottom Getting Started Installing the battery pack To install the battery pack Getting StartedConnecting the AC power To connect the AC adapterGetting Started Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Using the keyboard Key ActionFunction keys KeyDescription CombinationKeyDescription Combination Special keys Pad lock keysTo setup and connect the computer to a TV or VCR Using the video systemSetting up the composite video out port To connect the computer to an external monitor Setting up an external computer monitorTo change the display resolution for an external monitor Monitor icon appears in the status area of the taskbar Using the EZ Pad Plus Touchpad Mouse and TouchPad action equivalents Mouse Action TouchPad ActionTo customize the Enhanced EZ Pad Mouse wheel and rocker switch equivalentsChanging touchpad properties Using an external mouse or keyboard Using the audio Adjusting the volumeTo adjust playback and recording volume levels To adjust volume controlsMaking an Audio Recording To make an audio recordingTo play back a recording in Media Player Using disc media To insert a discPlaying an audio disc To play an audio CDSwapping drive modules To swap your drive modulesUsing Your Notebook Using the diskette disk drive externally Swapping hard disk drives To swap the hard disk driveUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using Your Notebook Using PC Cards To insert a PC CardTo remove a PC Card Using the IR port To disable the IR portUsing the USB ports Using McAfee VirusScan To scan a disketteUpdating McAfee VirusScan Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Managing Power Use Using the battery Charging the battery packSwapping the battery pack To remove the battery packUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Monitoring the battery status Battery Meter iconBuilt-in battery meter Windows Managing powerTo use the Power Management Properties dialog box Power schemes To create a power schemeAlarm settings Again, then click OK Using Suspend mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT Windows 95 and Windows NTModifying the power button mode Maximizing the battery lifeUsing Bios Setup Program Introduction Using the Bios Setup UtilityTo enter the Bios Setup utility Appendix a Using the Bios Setup Program Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Using the Power menu To use the Power menuPower button switch settings To change the power button settingSolo Notebook Accessories Accessories Appendix B Solo Notebook Accessories Using Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Contacting Gateway Contacting Gateway Calling GatewayBios IndexUsing Your Gateway Solo 5150 Multimedia Notebook Index VCR Index Regulatory Compliance Statements Disconnect power before servicing All Rights Reserved