eMachines EL1200 Series manual Updating your virus and spyware definitions

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Updating your virus and spyware definitions

You should update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats.

To update your virus and spyware definitions:

1Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.

2Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens.

3At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens.

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Contents Desktop PC User Guide Page Contents Networking Your Computer Iii Contents Chapter Thank you for purchasing our computer Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and SupportTip Contacting eMachines Using online helpGetting help for Windows Media Center Getting Help Using Windows Help Using the Windows desktopShortcut Using the Start menuIdentifying window items Adding icons to the desktopWindow item Description Viewing drives Working with files and foldersCreating folders Copying and moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Searching for files Using the Windows SearchBrowsing for files and folders Using advanced search optionsCreating a new document Working with documentsSaving a document Printing a document Opening a documentDo this ShortcutsUsing Windows Using the Internet and Faxing Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet accountAccessing your Internet account Using the World Wide WebConnecting to a Web site Click Create Mail Using e-mailDownloading files Sending e-mailClick Send/Receive Using Windows Fax and ScanChecking your e-mail Sending a faxUsing the Internet and Faxing Page Setting up your cover page template Faxing a scanned document or from programs Canceling a faxReceiving and viewing a fax Playing and Creating Media Files Playing audio and video files Playing music and moviesPlaying optical discs Playing an optical disc using Windows Media PlayerIf the disc is not already playing, click play Creating music files Creating audio files and music librariesRecording audio files Creating WMA and MP3 music files Editing track information Building a music libraryCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating a music CD Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD MakerPlaying and Creating Media Files Creating a data disc Creating and copying data discsStarting Windows Media Center Using Windows Media CenterPage Buttons Functions Using the Media Center remote controlNetworking Your Computer Networking terms you should know Wired Ethernet networkingIntroduction to Networking Ethernet networkingEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Click System and Maintenance, then click SystemMaking sure your broadband connection works Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareWireless Ethernet networking Using an access point Wireless Ethernet standardsEquipment you need for an access point-based network Establishing your Ethernet network connection Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareNaming the computers and the workgroup Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network Configuring the TCP/IP protocolPage Sharing resources Testing your networkWireless security Adding a printer to your networkPage Opening files across the network Using the networkViewing shared drives and folders Creating a shortcut to a network driveCopying files across the network Bluetooth networkingPrinting files across the network Help Protecting your computer Kensington lock slot Startup and hard drive passwordHardware security Data securityProtecting your computer from viruses Using NortonRemoving viruses and spyware Protecting your computer Updating your virus and spyware definitions Modifying security settings Using Windows Security CenterClick Start, Control Panel, then Click Security Windows Update Security updatesClick Windows Update Scheduling automatic updatesBigFix Customizing Windows Changing color depth and screen resolution Changing screen settingsLow 8-bit = 256 colors Medium 16-bit = 65,500 colors To change the Windows desktop background Changing the appearance of windows and backgroundsSelecting a screen saver Changing gadgets Configuring the gadget Sidebar Using a gadget’s control panelSetting up multiple monitors Changing system sounds Adding and modifying user accounts Changing mouse settingsUser account tips To add, delete, or modify user accounts Changing the power plan Changing power-saving settingsClick Save changes Using the Ease of Access Center Changing accessibility settingsUsing voice recognition Setting up parental controlsFiltering Internet access Scheduling computer and Internet use Restricting game accessPage Creating activity reports Restricting specific programsTrademark acknowledgments All Rights ReservedChapter Index See DVD HD-DVD Sending fax Page MAN Ecooper USR GDE 11/08