User manual ADVENT 4211-B NETBOOK

[. . . ] Table of contents Safety Information Maintenance and Care Welcome Section 1 - Your Advent PC Your Advent PC The Mouse The Keyboard Monitors Optical Drives Memory Card Readers Floppy Disk Drive Base Unit Speakers Modem and Network (LAN) Section 2 - Introducing Microsoft Windows XP Introducing Windows XP The Desktop The Task Bar Start Menu Notification Area Recycle Bin Shortcuts Help and Support Center How do I. . . Section 3 - Windows XP Entertainment Windows XP Entertainment Media Player 10 Windows Movie Maker 2 Games Section 4 - The Internet The Internet Internet Explorer 6 Outlook Express 6 Windows Messenger Anti-virus / Firewalls Windows Security Center Windows Firewall Pop-up Blocker 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 22 23 23 23 24 25 33 34 39 43 47 48 53 56 57 59 60 65 Page 1 Section 5 - Looking after Windows XP Looking after Windows XP Windows Update Windows Service Packs Disk Cleanup Wizard Disk Defragmenter Section 6 - Windows XP Utilities Windows XP Utilities Control Panel Date and Time Accessibility Options Desktop Cleanup Wizard User Accounts and Passwords Section 7 - Troubleshooting and Support System Restore Help and Support Center Troubleshooting Reinstalling supplied Drivers and Software System Recovery Recovery CD Creator Further Help 68 69 73 74 76 79 80 82 83 85 86 91 95 96 99 100 104 105 Page 2 Important safety information The following information is designed to help you use and enjoy your Advent computer safely. Always follow the instructions on any safety labels, or in this manual. Do not cover, block, or otherwise obstruct any openings or vents on your Advent PC. [. . . ] A big advantage over normal chat rooms is that you can control who you talk to. People need to know your email address in order to add you as a contact, which you can decline if you want. Fig. 39 Windows® Messenger You can also block users on your contact list from chatting to you if you want. In order to use Windows® Messenger you need to create a Microsoft® . Net Passport which is free and easy to set up. Messenger will guide you through this the first time you sign in. Page 56 Anti-virus protection It is a sad fact that most computer users will have their computer infected with a virus at some point. However, they can also be spread through infected floppy disks, CDs and DVDs, file sharing programs, and instant messaging software. Some are a simple annoyance and flash up random messages on your screen, but they can also be destructive and cause data loss, or even damage computer hardware. You can minimise the risk of a virus infecting your computer by installing anti-virus software. Once installed, this software will constantly monitor your computer for any viruses. It will even monitor incoming and outgoing email to make sure you are not being infected, or passing a virus on without knowing. There are new virus threats all the time, and simply buying and installing anti-virus software will not keep you protected. Good anti-virus programs provide an update feature that downloads information and cures for new viruses. You normally get these updates free for 12 months when you buy an anti-virus program. For more information on anti-virus and other online safety tips visit www. pcservicecall. co. uk/virus Page 57 Firewalls Along with anti-virus software, a firewall is another important part of your computer's security. A firewall sits between your computer and the Internet and will attempt to block any intrusion attempts from computer hackers and other malicious sources. It stands at the door to the Internet and stops unwanted visitors from getting in. If you are going to use the Internet it is essential that you install firewall software (along with anti-virus) as part of a good security and safety routine. You can buy software firewalls from computer stores, or download them from the Internet. These will normally provide the necessary security for home users or small businesses. If you need a higher level of security you can also purchase dedicated hardware firewalls which are used by large companies. Microsoft® Windows® XP includes a basic software firewall to secure your computer while on the Internet. This is the first time that a firewall has been included with a Windows® operating system for the home. For more information on anti-virus and other online safety tips visit www. pcservicecall. co. uk Page 58 Windows Security Center Your Advent computer is installed with the latest Windows XP Service Pack 2 software. This introduces a number of security upgrades and enhancements that help keep your computer safe and secure. [. . . ] You should see the option: · Non-Destructive System Recovery: The System Recovery program, in this normal default mode of operation, recovers factory-shipped applications, drivers and the operating system without affecting any data files you may have created since purchasing this PC. You will be asked if you have run System Restore one last time--click Yes. When the recovery has finished, click Restart. Page 101 Running System Recovery from CD / DVD If you are unable to use the main hard drive based System Recovery you will need to use the Recovery CDs you created using the Recovery CD Creator software. If you have installed a brand new hard drive please read the next page for how to use the CDs. Important!Please save all important files and documents to CD, DVD, or other external device before you begin. [. . . ]