Compaq 307502-001 - Manual (Page 18)

2–2 Getting Started
Beginning to Use the Notebook
Protecting the Notebook Against Viruses
When you use the notebook for email, network, or Internet
access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer
viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or
your utilities or cause them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in
most cases, repair damage they have caused.
Compaq strongly recommends that you install optional antivirus
software before using a modem or network connection.
Antivirus software is available from most computer or electronics
retailers.
Obtaining Modem and Network
Information
For information about connecting an optional internal modem or
NIC (network interface card), refer to the Modem and Networking
guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the
notebook. Instructions for using the Documentation Library CD
are provided later in this chapter.
For information about setting up an optional internal wireless
LAN device, refer to the documentation included with the device.
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