Notice Of Computer Security - Sharp Actius PC-MP30 Operation Manual

Notice of Computer Security

The Windows operating system on this computer provides the Security Center, which
manages the security features of the computer. It provides the status of the following
security functions and enables you to change the settings.
•
Firewall
•
Automatic Updates
•
Virus Protection
Be sure to confirm that the three functions are "ON" to ensure the safety of the
computer.
To open the Security Center, click start – Control Panel – Security Center.
Firewall
The firewall function blocks unauthorized connection to this computer through the
Internet or a network.
Automatic Updates
The automatic updates function periodically detects new security programs to be
installed and automatically installs them.
Virus Protection
The Norton AntiVirus software, which automatically checks the virus infection, is
preinstalled in this computer. To protect the computer against new viruses and other
security threats, the virus definition file of the software must be updated. The virus
protection function monitors whether the definition file is latest. On your computer
with the preinstalled Norton AntiVirus software, however, the software monitors the
definition file and notifies you when the file needs to be updated.
When the Windows setup is finished, be sure to complete the Norton AntiVirus
wizard and LiveUpdate to update the definition file. (You must establish the
connection to the Internet for the update.)
After completing the Norton AntiVirus wizard and LiveUpdate;
* The Virus Protection in the Windows Security Center always displays as ON
regardless of the definition file status. Since the preinstalled Norton Antivirus
software manages virus check on your computer, be sure to perform the
LiveUpdate.
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