Operation Manual

Internet and online security - 71
Surf the Net!
To surf the Internet, you need a program called an
Internet browser. Internet Explorer provides an easy
and secure web browsing experience. 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 take your Internet
experience to a new level!
Packard Bell website
To get you started why not visit our website, www.packardbell.com.
Packard Bell is dedicated to provide you with on-going personalised
support. Check out our Support section to get help tailored to your
needs.
www.packardbell.com is your portal to a world of online activities
and services: visit us regularly for the latest information and
downloads!
Security
You are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to offer.
In order for you to be safe online, Packard Bell has pre-installed
Symantec’s award-winning Norton Internet Security
™
on your
computer.
Norton Internet Security runs quietly in the background to block
today’s complex threats and protect your identity when you shop,
bank, or browse online.
Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and
eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects
against hackers.
Definitions
What is a virus?
Malicious software, typically called ‘viruses’, are programs designed to
infect and damage computers. Most viruses are transmitted over the
Internet, emails or malicious Web sites. A typical virus will replicate
and pass itself undetected to multiple computers. Other forms of