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To use the Internet Connection Wizard:
1Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click New 
Connection Wizard
. The New Connection wizard opens.
2Configure your Internet settings by following the on-screen instructions.
Transferring your e-mail and address book
See your old e-mail program’s online help for information on exporting and 
importing e-mail messages and the address book. You can often export all of 
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If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices, you can 
use System Restore to restore your notebook’s previous settings.
Installing a USB printer or scanner
USB devices may have special installation instructions. See your USB device’s 
installation guide.
Installing a parallel port printer
You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps.
To install your old printer:
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7Install your printer by following the on-screen instructions.
See your peripheral device’s user guide for installation information and tips. 
Because most installation software is periodically updated, you should also 
check the manufacturer’s Web site for software updates.
Installing your old programs
You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new 
notebook, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games.
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Maintaining Your
Notebook
This chapter provides basic information about maintaining 
your notebook hardware and software. Read this chapter 
to learn how to:
■Care for your notebook
■Protect your notebook from viruses
■Manage hard drive space
■Back up files
■Clean your notebook 

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Caring for your notebook
To extend the life of your system:
■Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any objects 
on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight.
■When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it in a 
carrying case.
■Keep diskettes and your notebook away from magnetic fields. Magnetic 
fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives.
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Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task Monthly When needed See...
Check for viruses X Xpage 218
Manage hard drive space Xpage 221
Clean up hard drives X Xpage 222
Scan hard drive for errors X Xpage 223
Defragment hard drive X Xpage 225
Back up files X Xpage 227
Recalibrate the battery Xpage 156
Clean computer case Xpage 229
Clean keyboard Xpage 229
Clean computer screen Xpage 230
Clean mouse Xpage 230 

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Protecting your notebook 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 notebook 
to malfunction. Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they 
are activated on a certain date.
Protect your notebook from a virus by:
■Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are 
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To scan for viruses:
1Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2003. 
Norton AntiVirus opens.
2Click Scan for Viruses.
3Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area, then 
under Actions, click 
Scan.
Scan for
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To remove a virus:
1If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to 
remove the virus.
2Turn off your notebook and leave it off for at least 30 seconds.
3Turn on your notebook and rescan for the virus.
To update Norton AntiVirus:
1Make sure that you are connected to the Internet.
2Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - Norton 
AntiVirus
. The LiveUpdate wizard opens.
3Follow the on-screen...