CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook
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Updating Windows
Important
Windows Update can be controlled
through the Windows Security Center. For
more information, see
“Modifying
security settings” on page 129
.
Help and Support
For more information about Windows
Update in Windows XP, click
Start
, then
click
Help and Support
. Type the
keyword
Windows Update
in the
Search
box, then click the arrow.
Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you to keep your
notebook up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for your
notebook’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 notebook and keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans
your notebook and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply
only to the software and hardware on your notebook.
To run Windows Update:
1
Connect to the Internet.
2
Click
Start
,
All Programs
, then click
Windows Update
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using BigFix
Your notebook may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems
and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs,
security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix
detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the
problem, click on that icon to open BigFix.
To start BigFix:
■
Click
Start
,
All Programs
,
Accessories
,
System Tools
, then click
BigFix
.
To learn more about using BigFix:
■
From the BigFix program, click
Help
, then click
Tutorial
.
Summary of Contents for MX6211b
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Page 9: ...CHAPTER 1 1 GettingHelp Gateway Web site Help and Support BigFix Online help...
Page 60: ...CHAPTER 5 Protecting your notebook www gateway com 52...
Page 68: ...CHAPTER 6 Connecting Devices www gateway com 60...
Page 96: ...CHAPTER 7 Using Multimedia www gateway com 88...
Page 104: ...CHAPTER 8 Managing Power www gateway com 96...
Page 116: ...CHAPTER 9 Wireless Networking www gateway com 108...
Page 138: ...CHAPTER 11 Customizing Your notebook www gateway com 130...
Page 155: ...CHAPTER 14 147 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support...
Page 177: ...APPENDIX A 169 SafetyandLegalInformation Important safety information Notices...
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