HP 377703-001 manual Protect the Notebook from Viruses

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Protect the Notebook from Viruses

When you use the notebook for Internet access, e-mail, or networking, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can damage or disable your operating system, applications, and utilities.

Norton AntiVirus software is preinstalled on your notebook to protect against such viruses. Norton Antivirus software can detect and destroy most viruses, and usually repair damage they have caused. To provide protection against newly discovered viruses, Norton Antivirus software must be periodically updated.

For information about using and updating your Norton AntiVirus software, and for other information such as troubleshooting:

Select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus. Then select the Help & Support button.

For more information about computer viruses:

1.Select Start > Help and Support.

2.Type viruses into the Search box.

3.Then press enter.

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Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Next Steps Index Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Troubleshooting Resources Access the Online User GuidesBefore You Begin Identify the Setup Hardware Insert the Battery Pack Connect the Communication Device ModemConnecting the Modem Cable Connecting the Modem with an Adapter Connecting a Network Cable Network CardConnect the Notebook to External Power Hardware Setup Open the Notebook Turn on the Notebook Software Setup Software Setup Welcome to Microsoft Windows Select Your Regional PreferencesAccept the License Agreements Protect Your NotebookName Your Notebook Enter an Administrator Password Select Models Only Register Online Create User Accounts Select Models Only Press the Finish ButtonNext Steps Protect the Notebook from Viruses Protect the Notebook from Power Surges Protect Your PrivacyNext Steps Use the Notebook Safely Turn Off the Notebook Properly Getting Started Top Components LightsComponent Description On Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled Component Description TouchPad Buttons, Switches and Readers You to open the following software Component Description 10 Keys Component Description Esc keyHotkey Quick Reference Quick Reference for aFront Components Rear Components Component Description Right-Side Components Left-Side Components Speakers, headphones, headset, or Bottom Components Docking connector Only on a hard, flat surface. Do Connects an optional travel battery Display Components Wireless Antennae Select Models Only Labels Specifications Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power System Recovery Safeguarding Your DataAltiris Local Recovery System Restore Points Creating a System Restore Point Restoring to a Restore PointReinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from the Hard Drive Reinstalling Applications from DiscsRepairing the Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Select Start RunIndex Index Index-3 Index-4 Operating System disc A-1,A-8 Release latches Battery pack 4-20,4-21 display 4-13,4-23 Index-7