Protecting Your PC, Using a Power Surge Suppressor

HP SR1420UK Protecting Your PC, Using a Power Surge Suppressor, Using Virus Protection Programs

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Protecting Your PC

Using a Power Surge Suppressor

Power surges, for example, voltage spikes, power outages or blackouts may cause software problems.

Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups and the PC not responding to your commands. A voltage spike can occasionally corrupt or destroy files. Because of this, you should:

•Consistently make backup copies of your data files. And

•Prevent damage from voltage spikes by installing a PC surge suppressor between the electrical socket and the PC powercable.

Using Virus Protection Programs

HP provides a virus-scanning software program to help protect your PC (select models only).

A PC virus can destroy information on the hard disk drive. You can get a virus from infected files that you open from:

•An e-mail message or attachment.

•A file downloaded from the Internet.

•A diskette (floppy disk).

•A CD or DVD disc.

Some viruses affect your PC immediately, while others may activate only if you open a certain file or do not delete the file before a certain date. New types of viruses are invented all the time.

The virus-scanning software program on your PC has pre-set options that make your PC safe. After you enable the virus-scanning program, it checks your PC files for viruses.

The virus-scanning program manufacturer provides free virus definition updates through your Internet connection for an initial period after your PC purchase. You can purchase a subscription service for updates after the initial free period expires.

You should take the following precautions to protect your PC:

•Do not open unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources.

•Download files only from sources you feel are safe.

•Always scan documents for viruses before opening them.

•Make sure you have the latest version of your virus-scanning software.

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Contents

PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Introducing the PC Table of ContentsUsing the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Index Improving PC PerformanceUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drivevi PC Basics Guide PC Base Components Introducing the PCPC Operation Additional PC Base ComponentsExternal PC Components Using a Power Surge Suppressor Using Virus Protection ProgramsProtecting Your PC Turning Off the PC Using Windows UpdateStandby Mode 4 Click Turn OffHibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By2 Click Turn Off Computer Restarting the PC 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control PanelUsing the Mouse Buttons Using the MouseAutoscrolling ScrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two ASwitching Mouse Button Functions Using the Keyboard5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab PanningKeyboard Shortcuts Standard Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric Keys Function KeysEdit Keys Arrow KeysNumeric Keys Keyboard Indicators Volume ControlSpecial Keyboard Buttons Adjusting the Monitor Media Control Keysa ef Using Speakers Using a TV as a MonitorCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV ScreenAdjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone VolumeUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Using Media DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Printer Using a Diskette Floppy Drive20 PC Basics Guide Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Retrieving Desktop Icons Removing Desktop IconsUsing the All Programs Menu Using the Start MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All ProgramsControl Panel Using the Control PanelFeature Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images Organising Files with Folders Managing FilesCreating Folders Moving Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this fileFinding Files Copying Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and foldersDeleting Files Renaming FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin RenameUsing the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet ConnectionUsing a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet ContentSending and Receiving E-Mail 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present3 Double-click Internet Options Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Using Outlook ExpressReceiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program38 PC Basics Guide Improving PC Performance 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk SpaceCleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Uninstalling ProgramsEmptying the Recycle Bin 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs3 Click Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders4 Click Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive ErrorsIndex 44 PC Basics Guide

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