HP TC1100 Compaq Tablet PC TC1100 Series Getting Started - Page 68

Maintaining and Protecting the Tablet PC Protecting the Tablet PC from Power Surges To protect the tablet PC from the power surges that may be caused by an uncertain power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the tablet PC power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. ■ Provide surge protection on the cable that connects the modem to the telephone line. ■ During an electrical storm, run the tablet PC on battery power or shut down the tablet PC and disconnect the power cord. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. Protecting the Tablet PC Against Viruses When you use the tablet PC for email, network, or Internet access, you expose the tablet PC 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 any damage they have caused. ✎ HP strongly recommends that you install antivirus software before you connect the tablet PC to the Internet or a network. Antivirus software can be purchased from most computer or electronics retailers. 3-2 Startup Guide