User's Manual

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Creating recovery discs
After setting up the computer for the first time, it is recommended
that you create a set of recovery discs of the full factory image.
The recovery discs are used to start up (boot) the computer and
recover the operating system and software to factory settings in
case of system failure or instability.
For information on how to create a set of recovery discs, refer to
Chapter 4, “Creating recovery discs.”
Protecting the computer
The information in this section is designed to protect your
computer from damage caused by a virus, a security breach, a
power surge, unsafe operation, or system failure.
Protecting the computer from viruses
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, you expose it to computer viruses that can disable the
operating system, applications, or utilities or cause them to
function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and
in most cases repair damage they have caused. To provide
ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus
software must be kept up to date.