User manual SONY VAIO VPCB11DGX/B

[. . . ] 20 21 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 35 36 www. gateway. com i 4 Using Drives and Ports . . 43 Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . 55 Preventing static electricity discharge . . 68 Protecting your computer from viruses . [. . . ] These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against the latest viruses. Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection. Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. www. gateway. com 69 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2004. Norton AntiVirus opens. Scan for viruses 2 Click Scan for Viruses. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. 70 www. gateway. com Protecting your computer from viruses To remove a virus: 1 2 3 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus. To update Norton AntiVirus: Important You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your notebook. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 2 3 4 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate Norton AntiVirus. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Click View, then click Resources by type. All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed. 76 www. gateway. com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword IRQs in the Search box , then click the arrow. To free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 2 3 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow circle. Remove the device you are trying to install, then determine which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable. Right-click the device or port you want to disable, then click Disable. The device or port is disabled. Display The screen is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 30. The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the screen resolution, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The text on the display is dim or difficult to read Adjust the brightness and contrast using the system keys. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 30. www. gateway. com 77 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Change the display settings. Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the display settings, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. [. . . ] The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. [. . . ]