Operation Manual

Hardware and Software Setup
Getting Started 1–17
Safeguarding the Notebook
Using Security Software
When you use your computer to access a network or the Internet,
you expose the computer to viruses, worms, and hackers. These
security and privacy intrusions may disable the computer
operating system, software applications, and personal files. Using
a combination of software and hardware security measures may
help prevent, detect, and repair these occurrences.
HP recommends that you follow these software security measures
to improve your computer security.
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1. Install antivirus software before
connecting to the Internet or a
network. (Some models include
antivirus software.)
Keep the virus definition files up
to date to maintain protection
against newly discovered
viruses.
Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/
security/antivirus
Symantec:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com
Refer to the online Help File within
the antivirus software.
2. Use the default or higher
security settings in Microsoft
Internet Explorer.
From the Internet Explorer menu
bar, select Tools > Internet
Options > Security.
3. Install Microsoft Windows
updates by downloading the
updates as they become
available.
http://windowsup date.microsoft.com
4. Install the Microsoft Internet
Connection Firewall or an
equivalent firewall.
Refer to the Help and Support
Center. Select Start > Help &
Support. Enter “Firewall” in the
Search field and press enter.