HP 435816-001 manual Protecting your system files, Protecting your privacy

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Protecting your system files

The HP Backup & Recovery Manager provides several ways to back up the system and to recover optimal system functionality. Refer to Appendix B, “Backup and recovery,” for additional information.

Protecting your privacy

When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you or the computer.

To optimize the computer’s privacy protection features, observe these practices:

■Keep the operating system and software updated. Many software updates contain security enhancements.

■Use a firewall. Firewall software monitors incoming traffic on the computer to block messages that do not meet specific security criteria. Some firewalls also monitor outgoing traffic.

Protecting the computer from power surges

To protect the computer from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm, observe these practices:

■Plug the computer power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers.

■During an electrical storm, either run the computer on battery power or shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.

■If applicable to your location, provide surge protection on the modem cable that connects the modem to a telephone line. Telephone line surge protectors are available from most computer or electronic retailers in some regions.

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