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Contents Chapter 1 Overview .............................................. 11 About Norton Internet Security ................... 11 What is new in Norton Internet Security ........................................... 12 Chapter 2 Installation .......................................... 15 Before you begin ...................................... 15 Installing Norton Internet Security .............. 16 If the opening panel does not appear ............. 16 Chapter 3 Getting started .........................
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1 Overview This chapter includes the following topics: 1 About Norton Internet Security 1 What is new in Norton Internet Security About Norton Internet Security Norton Internet Security delivers fast and light online threat protection. It guards your PC, network, online activities, and your identity with innovative detection technologies optimized to combat today’s aggressive, rapid-fire attacks. Norton Internet Security makes online shopping, banking, and browsing safer and more convenient than ever.
Overview What is new in Norton Internet Security What is new in Norton Internet Security This version of Norton Internet Security offers the following new features: Improved Norton Protection System Features the multilayered technologies that work together to proactively block attacks and detect and remove threats traditional virus scanning alone can’t stop.
Overview What is new in Norton Internet Security Monthly Report Tells you what Norton Internet Security has done in the past month so you can stay actively aware of how it’s protecting you and your PC. Improved Norton Insight Uses extensive online intelligence systems to proactively protect your PC without slowing it down. It provides clear and useful information about downloads, threats, and files.
Overview What is new in Norton Internet Security Professional-strength antispam protection Uses the same technology that many large businesses rely on to effectively block unwanted, dangerous, and fraudulent emails.
Installation 2 This chapter includes the following topics: 1 Before you begin 1 Installing Norton Internet Security 1 If the opening panel does not appear Before you begin Before you begin, you should close all open programs on your computer and ensure that you are connected to the Internet. Norton Internet Security contains an antivirus program. If you have other antivirus programs that are installed on your computer, an uninstall panel may appear to help you remove them.
Installation Installing Norton Internet Security Installing Norton Internet Security You can install Norton Internet Security from a CD or from a file that you download. To install Norton Internet Security 1 Do one of the following: 1 If you install from a CD, insert the CD into the drive. In the opening panel, click Install Norton Internet Security. 1 If you downloaded your copy of Norton Internet Security, double-click the file that you downloaded.
Getting started 3 This chapter includes the following topics: 1 Starting Norton Internet Security 1 Activating your product 1 Exploring the main window 1 Viewing the protection status of your computer 1 About the security status indicator 1 For more information Starting Norton Internet Security See “Responding to security status indicators” on page 22. Norton Internet Security protects any computer on which it is installed. You do not have to start the program to be protected.
Getting started Activating your product To start Norton Internet Security 4 Do one of the following: 1 In the Windows notification area, double-click the Norton Internet Security icon. 1 On the Windows taskbar, On the Start menu, click All Programs > Norton Internet Security > Norton Internet Security. Activating your product If you did not activate your product during installation, you receive an activation-needed alert regularly until you activate the product.
Getting started Activating your product 19 To activate your product from the alert 1 In the alert, do one of the following: 1 If you purchased a subscription version of a retail product, select Activate Now. 1 If the product came installed on your computer, select Renew Now. You can also activate or renew the subscription of your product from any non-admin user account. 2 Click OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to activate or renew your product. 4 In the window that appears, click Done.
Getting started Exploring the main window parental control software or to the Internet through your ISP as an administrator to change your configuration. Exploring the main window When you start Norton Internet Security, the main window opens. The main window provides access to all Norton Internet Security features, options, Help, and Support. To explore the main window See “Starting Norton Internet Security” on page 17. 1 Start Norton Internet Security.
Getting started Exploring the main window 21 3 On the left side of the main window, click the option that you want to explore.
Getting started Viewing the protection status of your computer Viewing the protection status of your computer The Norton Internet Security main window acts as a security management interface. You can access the main features and monitor the performance of your computer from the main window. As you use your computer, the product monitors how well your computer and activities are protected from threats, risks, and damage. w The product displays the protection status for selected items only.
Getting started For more information 23 action to improve your protection status. Your protection is based on the programs that are installed on your computer. To improve your protection status, ensure that your installed programs are up to date.
Getting started For more information Accessing Help Help is available throughout your Symantec product. Help provides links to information that assists you with the specific tasks that you want to complete. The online Help provides a guide to all of the product features. To access Help 1 At the top of the main window, click Help & Support. 2 In the drop-down menu, click Help. 3 In the Help window, in the left pane, click a tab.
Getting started For more information w 25 If you purchased this product as a download, the PDF and Adobe Reader are not included. You must download the PDF from the Symantec Web site and Adobe Reader from the Adobe Web site. To install Adobe Reader from the CD 1 2 3 4 5 Insert the CD into the optical drive. In the window that appears, click Browse CD. In the CD window, double-click the Manual folder. Double-click the Adobe program file. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Responding to emergencies 4 This chapter includes the following topics: 1 1 Using the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool if you cannot install the product Downloading the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool Using the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool if you cannot install the product If the installation of your product fails, you can use the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool on your product disc. The Norton Bootable Recovery Tool helps you to check your computer for the risks that can prevent successful installation.
Responding to emergencies Downloading the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool 7 After the scan is completed, remove the disc from the drive and restart your computer. Downloading the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool If the installation of your product fails, you can download the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool. The Norton Bootable Recovery Tool helps you to check your computer for the risks that can prevent successful installation.
Service and Support Solutions About Support If you have Norton SystemWorks, Norton 360, Norton Internet Security, or Norton AntiVirus, you can access Support through the product after it is installed. See the section "One Click Support" for more details. For all other products, to help you find an answer to your query or issue, we have two support options available.
Service and Support Solutions Self Help Self Help The Symantec Web site contains answers to the most common customer questions. From our Web site you can: 1 1 1 Find help with your subscription, download, product activation, or other nontechnical issues. Search our knowledge base for help with technical issues, such as installing, configuring, or troubleshooting errors with your Symantec product. Find information about the latest virus threats and removal tools.
Service and Support Solutions Support policy Email Submit your question on our Web site and receive a response by email. Email support has a slower response time when compared to chat or phone. Email support is free. Phone Speak to a support representative in real time. To contact a support representative, please visit the Symantec support Web site at the following URL: www.symantec.
Service and Support Solutions About keeping your subscription current About keeping your subscription current Subscription period lengths vary by Symantec product. To maintain uninterrupted protection, you must keep your subscription up to date. If you do not renew your subscription, you cannot obtain updates of any kind and the software no longer functions. When you run LiveUpdate near the end of your subscription period, you are prompted to subscribe for a nominal charge.
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Index A About Norton Internet Security 11 activation alerts 18 problems 19 procedure 18 troubleshooting 19 Adobe Reader installing 24 using to view PDF 24 C CD installing product from 16 Club Symantec security tips 33 computer protection status 22 H Help accessing 24 printing 24 I installation from CD 16 from downloaded file 16 installation (continued) instructions 16 problems 16, 27–28 M main window 21 Computer 21 features 20 Help & Support 20 Identity 21 Internet 21 Leave Feedback 20 Network 21 Nort
Index O One Click Support 29 S Scans Norton Bootable Recovery Tool 27 Security Status indicator protection levels 22 security status indicator responding 22 viewing 22 Self Help 30 subscription maintaining 32 Support contact 30 phone 30 Self Help 29 support worldwide service 32 Support policy 31 Symantec Web site 25 accessing from your browser 25 T Technical Support for Norton Internet Security 25 from Symantec 25 U user guide PDF on CD 24 opening 24
Quick Installation Norton Internet Security includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout this renewable service period. With this service you receive the right to use this product on one computer or on the specified number of computers during the service period, which begins upon initial installation.
