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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Protecting your computer from viruses, Using Norton, Help

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Protecting your computer from viruses

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Protecting your computer from viruses

A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.

Protect your computer from a virus by:

•Subscribing to Norton 360 for regular virus and spyware protection updates.

•Using Norton 360 to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet.

•Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.

•Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus.

•Making sure that the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection.

Tip

For more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying security settings” on page 62.

Help

For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

Using Norton 360

Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and identity theft. To learn more about these features, including how to schedule system scans and security updates, click Help & Support in the upper right corner of the screen, then click Help.

Removing viruses and spyware

To scan for and remove viruses and spyware:

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

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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Protecting your computer from viruses, Using Norton, Removing viruses and spyware, Help

Contents

Desktop PC User Guide Page Chapter 2 Using Windows ContentsChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Chapter 1 Getting HelpChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Bluetooth networkingChapter 6 Protecting your computer Chapter 7 Customizing WindowsNotices Contents Getting Help Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Using online helpChapter Using Help and Support Using the eMachines Web siteThank you for purchasing our computer Chapter 1 Getting HelpGetting help for Windows Media Center Using online helpContacting eMachines Chapter 1 Getting Help Using the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Using WindowsSearching for files Working with documents Shortcuts ChapterDesktop elements Using the Windows desktopDescription Chapter 2 Using WindowsShortcut Using the Start menuHelp Identifying window items Adding icons to the desktopChapter 2 Using Windows HelpClicking the close button closes the active window or program Window itemDescription Viewing drives Working with files and foldersCreating folders Chapter 2 Using WindowsHelp Copying and moving files and foldersShortcut Chapter 2 Using Windows Deleting files and foldersSearching for files Using the Windows SearchHelp HelpBrowsing for files and folders Using advanced search optionsChapter 2 Using Windows HelpCreating a new document Working with documentsSaving a document HelpPrinting a document Opening a documentChapter 2 Using Windows HelpHelp ShortcutsDo this Chapter 2 Using Windows Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the Internet and FaxingUsing the World Wide Web Using e-mail Using Windows Fax and Scan Sending a fax Receiving and viewing a faxChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up an Internet accountLearning about the Internet Accessing your Internet account Using the World Wide WebConnecting to a Web site HelpDownloading files Using e-mailSending e-mail Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingChecking your e-mail Using Windows Fax and ScanSending a fax Help3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opens Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingPage Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up your cover page templateFaxing a scanned document or from programs Canceling a faxChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Receiving and viewing a faxPlaying and Creating Media Files Using Windows Media CenterPlaying music and movies Creating audio files and music libraries Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discsPlaying audio and video files Playing music and moviesChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files ShortcutPlaying optical discs Playing an optical disc using Windows Media PlayerHelp Shortcut4 If the disc is not already playing, click play Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesCreating music files Creating audio files and music librariesRecording audio files HelpChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music filesEditing track information Building a music libraryCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating a music CD Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesCreating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker6 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens Help Creating and copying data discsCreating a data disc Starting Windows Media Center Using Windows Media CenterChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. - OROnline Media lets you play online games Buttons Using the Media Center remote controlFunctions Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesChapter Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networkingNetworking Your Computer Using a router Wired Ethernet networkingIntroduction to Networking Ethernet networking2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet networkChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareWireless Ethernet networking Using an access point Wireless Ethernet standardsEquipment you need for an access point-based network Access pointEstablishing your Ethernet network connection Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareNaming the computers and the workgroup 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click SystemConnecting to a wireless Ethernet network Configuring the TCP/IP protocolChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Help1 Click Start, then click Network. The Network window opens To connect to your wireless Ethernet networkWireless security Testing your networkAdding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesOpen and copy files stored on other network computers View a network drivePrint documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders 1 Click Start, then click ComputerViewing shared drives and folders Using the networkCreating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the networkCopying files across the network Bluetooth networkingPrinting files across the network 3 Click Bluetooth DevicesHelp 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network ConnectionChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Chapter Hardware security Data security Security updatesProtecting your computer Hardware security Startup and hard drive passwordData security Kensington lock slotProtecting your computer from viruses Using NortonRemoving viruses and spyware Help2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens Chapter 6 Protecting your computer3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens 4 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click GoTo update your virus and spyware definitions Updating your virus and spyware definitions1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 3 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opensModifying security settings Using Windows Security CenterChapter 6 Protecting your computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Click SecurityWindows Update Security updatesHelp 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click SecurityBigFix Scheduling automatic updates3 Click Windows Update Chapter 6 Protecting your computerChanging mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing screen settings Changing system soundsChanging power-saving settings Changing accessibility settings Setting up parental controlsChanging color depth and screen resolution Changing screen settingsChapter HelpChanging the appearance of windows and backgrounds Help Selecting a screen saverChapter Changing gadgets Chapter Using a gadget’s control panelConfiguring the gadget Sidebar Shortcut Setting up multiple monitorsChapter Changing system soundsAdding and modifying user accounts Changing mouse settingsUser account tips HelpHelp ChapterTo add, delete, or modify user accounts Changing the power plan Changing power-saving settingsHelp Shortcut6 Click Save changes ChapterUsing the Ease of Access Center Changing accessibility settingsChapter Setting up parental controlsUsing voice recognition Filtering Internet access Chapter Restricting game accessScheduling computer and Internet use 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens Chapter Restricting specific programsCreating activity reports Trademark acknowledgments NoticesAll Rights Reserved Chapter Index Page Page Page Page MAN ECOOPER USR GDE 11/08