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Learning More About Your Computer 3–7
Maintaining and Shipping
You should take the following precautions in order to protect your
new computer:
■ Do not open unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources
■ Only download files from sources you feel are safe
■ Always scan documents for viruses before opening
■ Make sure you have the latest version of Norton Anti-Virus
Norton offers a free upgrade for six months from the date you register
Norton Anti-Virus. To download the latest version of the anti-virus
application, go to Norton.com.
Preparing for Shipping or Travel
Follow these guidelines when preparing the computer for shipping:
■ Back up the hard drive
■ Make sure the back up media is not exposed to electrical or
magnetic impulses
■ Remove any diskette, CD, or DVD from the drive and store it
separately
■ Insert a blank diskette (floppy) into the disk drive
■ Turn off the computer and external devices. The hard drive
automatically locks when the computer is turned off.
■ Disconnect the power cord(s) from the electrical outlet and then
the computer and external devices
■ Pack the computer and external devices in their original packing
boxes or sufficient packing material to protect them