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Playing a CD
Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to:
■Play music CDs
■Create MP3 music files from your music CDs
■Edit music track information
■Use your music files to build a music library
Playing a DVD
A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. 
Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several 
gigabytes of data can fit on a single...

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Maintaining Your Computer
 Caring for your computer
 Updating Windows
 Protecting your computer from viruses
 Cleaning your computer
 Restoring your system
 Opening the computer case
 Adding memory and replacing the battery
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Caring for your computer
To extend the life of your computer:
■When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it in the original 
packaging materials.
■Keep diskettes and your computer away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can 
erase data on both diskettes and hard drives.
■Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes.
■Keep all liquids away from your computer. When spilled onto computer 
components, almost any...

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Updating Windows
Updating Windows
Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you to keep your computer 
up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’s operating system, 
software, and hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get 
the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep it running smoothly. 
Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of 
updates that apply...

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Protecting your computer from viruses
A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one 
computer to another. Viruses can damage data or cause your computer to malfunction. 
Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date.
Protect your computer from a virus by:
■Registering your copy of Norton® Internet Security and subscribing to the virus 
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Protecting your computer from viruses
To scan for viruses:
1Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. 
Norton Internet Security opens.
2Click Norton AntiVirus.
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3Click Scan for Viruses.
4Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area.
To remove a virus:
1If Norton Internet Security finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove 
the virus.
2Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds.
3Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus.
To update Norton Internet Security:
1Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
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4Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton Internet Security program 
with the latest virus protection files.
5When the program has finished, click Finish.
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Cleaning your computer
Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your computer 
performing at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a computer 
cleaning kit:
■A soft, lint-free cloth
■An aerosol can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension
■Cotton swabs
■A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit
Cleaning the exterior
Always turn off your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. 
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Cleaning your computer
Cleaning the monitor 
To clean an LCD or flat panel display monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the 
LCD screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the 
screen with the cloth.
To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to clean the monitor screen. 
Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with 
the cloth.
Cleaning the mouse
If the mouse pointer begins...