Packard Bell F10 manual He L P D E S K, Your Operating System, Safe Computing, Security

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HE L P D E S K

YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM

FreeDOS Operating System

Your system has been supplied without any software and is pre-installed with the FreeDOS* operating system. Please note that certain hardware devices (modem, video card, etc.) and many common applications will not run or may not run properly using FreeDOS. In order to use these devices and applications you will need to install the appropriate operating system** and hardware device drivers.

Please see your retailer or chosen operating system provider for more information. Please also visit www.packardbell.com and www.freedos.org.

*Note: FreeDOS is offered "AS IS". Packard Bell does not provide support for the FreeDOS operating system. You can find support for FreeDOS at www.freedos.org

**Note: Packard Bell does not provide support for user installed operating systems. We recommend that you consult the operating system creator for support.

SAFE COMPUTING

To make the most of your new computer and ensure it runs smoothly for a long time, you should use the recommended programs* below and regularly perform the actions described in this guide.

*These programs are not supplied with your computer and are referenced here for recommendation purposes only. Please see your retailer for more information.

Security

Protect your Computer against Viruses

What is a Virus?

Malicious software, typically called "viruses", are programs designed to infect and damage computers. Most viruses are transmitted over the Internet, e-mails or malicious Websites. A typical virus will replicate and pass itself undetected to multiple computers. Other forms of nuisance, such as Trojan horses, worms or spam can infect your computer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a network.

Run an Antivirus Program

The antivirus checks your computer for viruses, including files that you download from the Internet and will quarantine or delete any suspicious file. As new viruses appear every day, make sure you keep this program updated at least once a week. Even if your computer is not connected to the Internet an antivirus program can be useful as a virus could be transmitted via pirated software, removable disks or over a local network.

Please note that most antivirus programs require a subscription after an “evaluation period”. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to such programs in order to get antivirus updates after this limited period.

What to Do if I Find a Virus?

If your antivirus has identified viruses, it will display instructions to remove them safely from your system. If a virus is found on a file before it is opened, simply delete the infected file.

•If the virus has overwritten some files, you need to delete these files.

•Notify everyone in your address book or anyone you may have shared files with.

•If the virus is in the memory of your system, you may need to perform a recovery.

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Contents Page QU I C K SE T U P Copyright NoticeGuide IM P O R T a N T in F O R M a T I O N Thank you for purchasing a Packard Bell computerPackard Bell Website Packard Bell Support FreeDOS Operating SystemForced Shutdown GE T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R C O M P U T E RTurning your Computer On and Off External Features Precautions Communication PortsExpansion Ports Display and Audio PortsWifi Button Power ButtonControl Panel ECO ButtonFunction Keys Keyboard panel includes the following featuresKeyboard Panel Touchpad Optical DriveTouchpad Tips Drive busy lamp optional Lights whenPrecautions Safety and Comfort Safety PrecautionsHealth Precautions CO M P U T E R BA S I C SConnecting the AC Adapter Power SupplyAC Power Adapter Battery Power Battery LifeExtending Battery Life Handling the BatteryIf the battery leaks Disposing of the BatteryCmos Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Battery Changing the BatteryUpgrading Your Computer Wi-Fi First Steps on the NETGet Connected CableInstallation Speed and Simplicity Access point or routerWireless Receiver Diagram of a network using a routerSurf the Net Packard Bell WebsiteHE L P D E S K Your Operating SystemSafe Computing SecurityWhat is a Personal Firewall? What is Spyware?Tips to Avoid Viruses Beware of e-mail attachmentsTop Troubleshooting Cases How Do I Know when my Computer Is at Risk?Diagnose & Repair Download and Run anti-spy ToolsHelpdesk Miscellaneous Troubleshooting My Keyboard Does Not WorkDisplay Is Not Centred or Gets Wavy Upon Startup, My Computer Emits a Continuous Beeping SoundYou Cannot Connect to the Internet My Computer Has no SoundInternet You are using a DSL or cable connection You Cannot Send or Receive E-mailsPrinter My Printer Does not WorkAdditional Software Adding SoftwareSoftware PA C K a R D be L L LI M I T E D WA R R a N T Y Specifically for Liquid Crystal Display LCD screens Type Faulty ClusterSpecifically for batteries Limitation of Liability Service & Support Intervention RE G U L a T O R Y in F O R M a T I O N Power Supply Power CablesBuilding Supply BABT’s Apparatus ApprovalQuick Start & Troubleshooting Guide D E InternetControl devices MicrophoneSecurity SupportUpgrading Viruses
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