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Using antivirus software, Windows Start Button, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, Password

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The following are some tips for creating and saving passwords: When creating passwords, follow the requirements set by the program. Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. Do not store passwords in a file on the computer. Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered by an outsider. The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions. For information on how to set passwords, see "Creating passwords." For additional information on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type passwords into the Search box in the Help and Support Center. Password Windows Vista Administrator password Windows Vista User password Function Protects administrator-level access to computer contents. Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and the computer contents. It must be entered when you resume from sleep or away mode. CAUTION: If you forget your Administrator password, you cannot access Setup Utility. Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, software programs, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases repair any damage that viruses may have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date. Norton Internet Security, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes an antivirus program. The software includes a free update period. It is strongly recommended that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click Norton Internet Security, and then click Norton Internet Security again. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses into the Search box in the Help and Support Center. Turning On Your Computer for the First Time 7

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Turning On Your Computer for the First Time
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The following are some tips for creating and saving passwords:
±
When creating passwords, follow the requirements set by the program.
±
Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the
computer.
±
Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
±
Do not use your name or other personal information that could be easily discovered
by an outsider.
The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions. For
information on how to set passwords, see “Creating passwords.” For additional
information on Windows Vista passwords, such as screen saver passwords, type
passwords
into the Search box in the Help and Support Center.
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose it to
computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, software programs,
or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases repair any
damage that viruses may have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly
discovered viruses, antivirus software must be kept up to date.
Norton Internet Security, which is preinstalled on the computer, includes an antivirus
program. The software includes a free update period. It is strongly recommended that you
protect the computer against new viruses beyond the free period by purchasing extended
update service. Instructions for using and updating Norton Internet Security software, and
for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program.
To open and access Norton Internet Security:
1
Click the
Windows Start Button
on the taskbar.
2
Click
All Programs
.
3
Click
Norton Internet Security
, and then click
Norton Internet Security
again.
For more information about computer viruses, type
viruses
into the Search box in the Help
and Support Center.
Password
Function
Windows Vista Administrator
password
Protects administrator-level access to computer
contents.
Windows Vista User password
Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and
the computer contents. It must be entered when you
resume from sleep or away mode.
CAUTION: If you forget your Administrator password, you cannot access
Setup Utility.