Acer Aspire S7-392 manual

- 1 User’s Manual[...]

2 - © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Aspire S7 Covers: Aspire S7 -392 This revision: October 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID an d enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Start screen t o sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. There are three great reason for you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from [...]

Table of contents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS First thing s first 6 Your guides .................................... ......... 6 Basic care and tips for using your computer......................................... ......... 6 Turning your computer on and off .............. . 6 Taking c are of you r computer ..................... 7 Taking c are of you r [...]

4 - Table of co ntents Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 74 How do I g et to Star t? ....... .......... ............. . 74 What are "Charms? " . .......... .............. ........ 74 Can I boot directly to the desktop ? ........... 75 How do I jump between apps?.............. .... 75 How do I t urn off my computer ? ..............[...]

- 5 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for yo ur computer and your health • Where to find the power button, port s and connectors • T ip s and tricks for using the touchpa d and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Informati[...]

6 - First th ings first F IRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for maki ng this Acer note book your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Y our guides To help you use you r Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you[...]

First things first - 7 You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey < Fn > + < W >. T aking care of your co mputer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the compu ter to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator . • Do not expose the comp[...]

8 - First th ings first cord. Also, the tot al current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the comp uter, follow these step s: 1. T urn of f the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter . 3. Use a soft, mo ist cloth. Do not use liq uid or aerosol cleaners. I[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 9 Y OUR A CER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your n ew Acer notebook. Screen view # Icon Item Description 1 Ambient light sensor Controls the keyboard and monitor b acklights. 2 T ouchscreen Displays computer output, support s mult i-touch input. 2 1[...]

10 - Your Ac er notebook tour 3 Power indicator Indicates the computer ’s power st atus. Blue: The comp uter is turned on. Amber , slow flash: The computer is in S tandby . Amber , fast flash: The computer is entering Hibernate / Deep Sleep. LED off : The computer is turned off / in Hibernate / in Inst antGo mode (InstantGo is only available on c[...]

Your Acer noteboo k tour - 11 Keyboard view # Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your com puter . Do not use a keyboard pro tector or similar cove r as the keyboard includes ventilation int akes for cooling. 2 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device. The touchpad and selection but tons form a single surface. Press down firml[...]

12 - Your Ac er notebook tour Front view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal stereo microphones for sound re cording. Lef t view 2 3 1 4 # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connect s to an AC adapter . 2 Power button T urns the computer on and off. Opening the lid will also turn the computer on. 3 USB port Connects t o USB devices. 4 [...]

Your Acer noteboo k tour - 13 Right view 1 23 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio d evices (e.g., spe akers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port with power-off charging Connects to USB devices. 3 HDMI port Supports high-defin ition digital video connection s. 4 Acer Converter port Connects to the Acer[...]

14 - Your Ac er notebook tour Base view 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Battery reset pinhole Simulates removing and reinst alling the battery . Insert a paperclip into the hole and press f or four seconds to reset the computer . 2 Sp e a k e r s Deliver stereo audio output.[...]

Using the keyboard - 15 U SING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and separate cursor, Windows, function, and special keys. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightne ss and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the < Fn > key before pres[...]

16 - Using the keyb oard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perfo rm Win dows-specific functions. < Fn > + < U > + < I > Backlight toggle T urns the keyboard backlight on and off . Note : This function is disabled if the light sensor detect s a bright environment. < Fn > + < O > Rotate screen Rotates the ima g[...]

Touchpad - 17 T OUCHPAD T ouchp ad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (o r 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the t ouch pad, the cursor will follow this movement. The cursor is controlled by some basic gestures: • Single-finger slide: Slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor . • Single-finger pr[...]

18 - Touchpad This allows you to control applica tions with a few simple gestu res, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpa d from the right, top or lef t. • Swipe in from right edge: T oggle t he charms. • Swipe in from top edge: T oggle the app commands. • Swipe in from lef t edge: Swi[...]

Recovery - 19 R ECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer , and the frequently asked questions ( see Frequently as ked questions on page 60 ) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e. retu rn it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Manag[...]

20 - Recovery 1. From Sta r t , type 'Recovery' an d then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of app s. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup . The Recov ery Drive window opens. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is select ed. This provides the most complete and safest recovery back up. 3. Pl[...]

Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to u se a USB drive with a cap acity of 32 GB or larger . 4. Y ou will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it completes. 6. After creating the recovery back up, you can choose to delete the recovery [...]

22 - Recovery may use either a USB storage drive or , if your compu ter features a DVD recorder , one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Sta r t , type 'Recovery' an d then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of app s. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup . Plug in the USB drive o r insert a blank DVD into the op tic[...]

Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker . If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK . Continue until the process is co mplete. • If you are using a USB drive, unpl ug the drive and label it clearly . Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'.[...]

24 - Recovery factory. You can reinstall using eith er your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall sof tware that did not come pre-installe d on your computer , you need to follow that software’ s installation in structions. • New device drivers - If you need to reinstall device drivers that[...]

Recovery - 25 4. Click the inst all icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinst all. If you are reinstalling from a Dr ivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Appli cations Backup into the disc driv[...]

26 - Recovery Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install so ftware or device drivers. Returning to a restore point 1. From St a r t , type ’Control Panel’ and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. 2. Click System and Security > Action Center , then click Recovery at the bottom o[...]

Recovery - 27 Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your ha rd drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software an d drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your ha rd drive, back them up now.[...]

28 - Recovery 2. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only . 3. Click Next , then choose how to erase you r files: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes abo ut 30 minutes. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive afte r each file is erased, so no files ca n be viewed af[...]

Recovery - 29 Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Ret ain User Dat a) . 2. The Refresh your PC window opens. Images for reference only . 3. Click Next , then Refresh . 4. The recovery process begins by re starting you r computer , then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about [...]

30 - Recovery b. Use the left or right arro w keys to select the Main menu. c. Press the down ke y until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press < Fn > +< 5 > to change this setting to Enabled . d. Use the left or right arro w keys to select the Exit menu. e. Depending on the type of BIOS your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exi[...]

Recovery - 31 Reset your PC from the recovery backup 1. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only . 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Choose to keep any change s to the hard drive: a. If you have deleted the recove ry partition or otherwise cha nged the partition s o[...]

32 - Recovery Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next . 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Click Refresh . 5. The recovery process begins by re starting you r computer , then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about [...]

Connecting to th e Internet - 33 C ONNECTING TO THE I NTERNET This chapter includes basic inform ation on types of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. For detailed information, plea se refer to Network connections on page 85 . Connecting with a cable Built-in network feature The built-in network feature makes it easy for you to conn[...]

34 - Connecting to the Internet Connecting wirelessly Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area n etwork , which can link two or more computers without using wires. Once connected to WLAN, you can access the Internet. You can also share files, other devices, and even your Internet connection itself. Your compute[...]

Connecting to th e Internet - 35 Connecting to a 3G network If your computer has a SIM slot, you can connect to the Internet using a 3G (cellular phone) network. To do this, you must have a compatible SIM card and a data contract with your cellular provider. Note Please contact your cellular provider for details on connecting to th e Internet via 3[...]

36 - Using a Bluetooth connect i on U SING A B LUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many differ ent types of devices. Bluetooth- enabled devices include comput ers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you must ensure the following: 1[...]

Using a Blue tooth connectio n - 37 4. Select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this comp uter check box, click Apply , and then click OK . Adding a Bluetooth device Every new device must first be "paired" with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter. This means it must first be authe nticated for security purposes. You only need to pair on[...]

38 - Using a Bluetooth connect i on Click on the device you want to add. A code displays on your comput er , which should match the code displayed on your device. Select Yes . Then, accept the pairing from your devi ce. Your device will show up in the list of devices if it was successfully paired. Open the Control Panel and under Hardware and Sound[...]

Using a Blue tooth connectio n - 39 click on View devices and printers. Right click on you r device and select Advanced Operations > Connect to operat ion window . The operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device through your computer, send files to your device and change Bluetooth settings.[...]

40 - Acer Touch To ols A CER T OUCH T OOLS Acer Touch Tools makes using you r Windows device easier and more convenient. You can se lect, drag or tap on small items in the u ser interface. You can run Acer Touch Tools, from Start or from the Desktop taskbar. T ouch tool controls The Touch Tools control panel has several ico ns: No. Item Description[...]

Acer Touch Tools - 41 Pointing The AccuFinger pointer's fine tip allows you to work with even very small screen elements. This can be particularly helpful when using operating system setting and configuration windows with small buttons, boxes or other small items. Using AccuFinger With AccuFinger you can: • Point : Place your fingertip on th[...]

42 - Acer Touch To ols • T ext edit : Y ou can select text in supported programs by t apping on a word or text block to select it or insert the cursor . Y ou can then type or perform other operation s on the selected text. RepliV iew Your touch device’s onscreen virtual keyboard can sometimes block your view of where you are typing. RepliView d[...]

Acer Touch Tools - 43 or left-hand operation, which optimize s pointer orientation for the selected mode.[...]

44 - Acer Scre en Grasp A CER S CREEN G RASP Acer Screen Grasp is a handy screen capture too l that allows you to capture all or part of anything that’s displayed on your computer’s screen. It works for both the desktop and Start screen applications. To launch Acer Screen Grasp, press < Ctrl > + < Shift > + < PrtSc >. Once you[...]

Acer Scre en Grasp - 45 Adjusting the Settings Tap the Settings icon to adjust the de faults for Acer Screen Grasp. You can enable or disable the l aunch gesture (tap the screen with three fingers), set the app to launch the editing tool after capturin g, pin the program to the taskbar, view a short introd uction tutorial, or view the Help content.[...]

46 - Acer Scre en Grasp 4 Marker tool. 5 T ext tool. 6E r a s e r . 7 Mosaic effe ct. 8 Lasso tool. 9 Share capture to... • Windows clipboard • Facebook • Acer Scrapboard •W o r d • PowerPoint • Outlook 10 Save. 1 1 Pin/unpin the toolbars. No. Description[...]

Acer Scrapboa rd - 47 A CER S CRAPBOARD Acer Scrapboard is a useful tool to manage your screen captures. Screen captures are automatica lly sorted by date. Tap the icon on the screen capture to open the website in In ternet Explorer. You can also create tags to as sist in sorting your image s. 1. T ap and drag an image down to open the menu at the [...]

48 - Keeping your computer and data safe... In this section you will find: • How to secure your compute r • Setting passwords • What you need to prep are when you’re traveling • How to get the most out of your battery[...]

BIOS utility - 49 BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not normally need to run this utility. Ho wever, if you encounter configuration problems, you may nee d to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press < F[...]

50 - Securing your computer S ECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Using p asswords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates sev eral differ ent levels of pro tection for your computer and data[...]

Securing your computer - 51 • T ype the User Password and press < Enter > to use the comp uter . If you enter the passwo rd incorrectly , a warning message appears. T ry again and press < Enter >. Important You have three cha nces to enter a pa ssword. If you fail to ente r the password correctly after th ree tries, the system halts. [...]

52 - Power mana gement P OWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the co mputer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of ti me, the [...]

Power managem ent - 53 5. T o access Shutdown Settings, select Change settings that are currently unavailable . 6. Scroll down and disable T urn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes .[...]

54 - Battery pa ck B ATTERY PACK The computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges. Battery characteristics The battery is recharged whenever yo u connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer suppor ts charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However[...]

Battery pack - 5 5 Use this conditioning process for al l new batteries, or if a bat tery hasn't been used for a long time. The battery conditioning process ens ures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Failure to fo llow this pro cedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum ba ttery charge, and will also shorten the effecti[...]

56 - Battery pa ck Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention t o the power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommende d course of[...]

Traveling wi th your compute r - 57 T RAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTER This section gives you tips and hin ts to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1. Save any open files. 2. Remove discs from optical drive. 3. Shut down the[...]

58 - Traveling with your comp uter You can put the computer in Sleep mod e by pressing < Fn > + < W > or by closing the disp lay. When you are ready to use the compu ter again, open the display and, if necessary, press and release the power butto n. What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively s hort, you probably do no t nee[...]

Traveling wi th your compute r - 59 What to t ake with you Unless you have some items at home, take the following items with you: • AC adapter and powe r cord. • The printed Setup Guide . S pecial considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: • Minimize the effe cts of temperature changes by[...]

60 - Traveling with your comp uter When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's off ice building or traveling locally. Prep aring the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn[...]

Traveling wi th your compute r - 61 What to bring with yo u Bring the following items with yo u: • AC adapter . • Power cords that are appropriate fo r your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printe r . • Proof of purchase, in case you n eed to show it to customs of ficials. • International T rave[...]

62 - Ports and connectors... In this section you will find: • Information on the port s and connectors fitted to your computer[...]

Acer Conver ter Port - 63 A CER C ONVERTER P ORT The Acer Converter Port is a proprie tary port that allows you to extend the connectivity options of your computer using a single cable. The Acer Converter Port supports one or more of the following through a dedicated cable: A LAN connection, a n external display (VGA) port and an additional USB por[...]

64 - Memory card rea der M EMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader a nd other ports/jacks that allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. For instructio ns on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selecti[...]

Memory card reader - 65 (2 TB). Your computer provides an SDHC or SDXC compatible card reader. Removing a card from a memory card reader 1. Click on Show hidden icons arrow in the Notification Area (next to the clock). 2. Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon. 3. Click on Eject SD Card (or the name of the device). 4. W ait until a Safe to Remove[...]

66 - Video a nd audio conn ectors V IDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of connection supported depends on your computer’s conf iguration). The appropriate cable is usually included with the monitor. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to your computer: 1. Check that the compute r is powered of f a[...]

HDMI - 67 HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Inte rface) is a high-quality, digital audio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any compatible digital audio/video source, such as your computer, a set-t op box, DVD player, and audio/video receiver to a ny compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digit al te levision (DTV) wi[...]

68 - Universal S erial Bus (USB ) U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB) The USB port is a high-spe ed port which allows you to con nect USB peripherals, such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additio nal storage (external hard disks), or any other compatible device. You can also charge devices such as tablets, smartp hones, or other devices through a USB p[...]

- 69 Got a question? In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • T ips for using Windows 8.1 • T roubleshooting information • How to protect yourself wh ile online • Where to find Acer service center cont act information[...]

70 - Frequently a sked questions F REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power , but the computer does not start or boot up. Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is be ing supplied to th[...]

Frequently asked quest ions - 71 • The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskba r . If it is crosse d-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low . Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in t he taskbar . Y ou can also use the volume control buttons[...]

72 - Frequently a sked questions 2. Make sure the D2D Rec overy setting in Main is Enabled . 3. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot. For detailed information on the recovery pro cess, see Recovering your system on page 22 . Requesting service International T ravel ers W arranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an Internat[...]

Frequently asked quest ions - 73 Serial number: _______________________ __________ Date of purchase: ______________________________[...]

74 - Frequently a sked questions T ip s and hint s for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will take some gett ing used to, so we've created a few pointers t o help you get started. How do I get to St a r t ? Press the Windows key; tap the Start b utton on the desktop taskbar; or swipe the right-hand edge of the scree[...]

Frequently asked quest ions - 75 Can I boot directly to the desktop? Yes, you can, just follow these steps: 1. Go to the desktop. 2. T ap and hold the taskbar until you see the square outline. Select Properties from the menu that opens when you remove you r finger . 3. From the Navigation tab, ch ec k Go to the desktop instead of S tart when I sign[...]

76 - Frequently a sked questions Can I personalize the Lock screen? You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you quick status an d notifications to suit your personal needs. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edg e of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings [...]

Frequently asked quest ions - 77 3. Choose which days the alarm sh ould go of f. 4. Select the notification. 5. Save the alarm by t apping the Save icon in the upper right-hand corner . How do I move tiles? Tap and hold a tile to select it, th en drag it to the place on Start that you want it to appear. Other tiles will be moved to accommodate the [...]

78 - Frequently a sked questions How do I close an app? Swipe the window downwards from the top to the bottom of the screen. You need to swipe the win dow past the half-way point of the screen. Can I change the screen resolution? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search , tap the text box to open the onscreen keyboard and star[...]

Frequently asked quest ions - 79 How do I install app s? You can download Window s Store apps from Store . You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and downloa d apps from Store . I can't find apps like Notepa d and Paint! Where are they? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search , type the name of the app you woul[...]

80 - Frequently a sked questions Microsoft account, you'll connect y our PC to the people, files, and devices you care about. Do I need one? You do not need a Microso ft ID to use Windows 8.1, but it makes life easier because you can sync data ac ro ss different machines you sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get one? If you've alr[...]

Frequently asked quest ions - 81 T roubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solution s to more serious problems require opening up the co mputer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dea ler or authorized service center for assistanc[...]

82 - Frequently a sked questions If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your de aler or an authorized service center . Keyboard interface error Contact your de aler or an authorized service[...]

Internet and online security - 83 I NTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITY First step s on the net Protecting your computer It is vital to protect your computer from viruses and a ttacks over the Internet ( see Security on page 87 ). A comprehensive Internet security program is offered when you first start your computer. You should activate this protection as[...]

84 - Intern et and online security Internet as the connection speed is low and connection t ime is typically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is an ‘always-on’ connection that runs over the phone line . As DSL and phone do not use the same frequencies, you can use your te lephone at the same time you are connected[...]

Internet and online security - 85 Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, within an office building or home) that share a common communications line and resources. When you set up a network, you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. You can set up a LAN using[...]

86 - Intern et and online security services. Read carefully the docum entation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructio ns. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 c able) is used to connect the host computer to the access point (see illustration below); this type of ca ble may also be used to connect peri[...]

Internet and online security - 87 Surf the Net! To surf the Internet , you need a program called an Internet browser. Internet Explorer provides an easy and secure web browsing experie nce. As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you are connected, from Start, click the Internet Explorer tile or the icon located on the desktop and ta[...]

88 - Intern et and online security computer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a network. What is spyware? Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded onto your computer while connected to the Intern et, often without you knowing it. Once it has infected your computer, it can snoop on your browsing activity, co[...]

Internet and online security - 89 would allow it (i.e. a game connecting to a multi-player server or an encyclopaedia making a content update). How to protect your computer Cybercrime prevention can be straight-forward - when armed with a little technical advice and comm on sense, many attacks can be avoided. In general, online criminals are trying[...]

90 - Intern et and online security The next line of de fense many times is your antivirus software, which monitors all online activities such as email messages and Web browsing and protects an individual fr om viruses, worms, Trojan ho rse and other types of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should be configured to up date[...]

Internet and online security - 91 of your online account s, one of the first steps you can t ake is to change your password. Protect your pers onal information Exercise caution when sharing pers onal information such as your name, home address, phone number, a nd email address online. To take advantage of many onlin e servic es, you will inevitably[...]

92 - Intern et and online security • Pay attention to privacy policies on Web sites and in sof tware. It is important to underst and how an organization might collect and use your personal information before you share it with them. • Guard your email address. S pammers and "phishers" sometimes send millions of messages to ema il addre[...]

Internet and online security - 93 that something bad may have happened and you should take necessary action. Protect your computer with Windows security tools Windows provides a variety o f protection applications. Windows Updates If you have an active Internet connection, Windows can check for important updates for your computer a nd install them [...]