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QuickStart Guide
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Introduction
As the demand for handheld devices continue to grow, it carries with it, the
threat of compromising your data against viruses especially whenever you
exchange information between your PC and your handheld device.
About VirusScan Wireless
VirusScan Wireless is an application designed to protect your data by
scanning the files on your handheld device everytime a data exchange or
update is performed with your computer. It protects your system from viruses
that may have been placed on your handheld device during the use of features
such as infrared transfers and wireless transactions.
While VirusScan Wireless protects your handheld device from any virus
threats, it is recommended that you also have an anti-virus application
installed on your desktop computer like McAfee VirusScan.
For information on McAfee VirusScan, you can visit
www.mcafee-at-home.com
About handheld devices
Handheld devices that are currently available in the market today are
primarily designed as a more convenient alternative in storing and retrieving
information such as personal activities, people’s addresses, telephone
numbers, appointments, expenses, etc.
Either at work or at home, you can easily keep track of records in all of these
areas by simply using your handheld device. You can even set an alarm to alert
you of important meetings, events, or tasks to do during the day, week or
month. Figure 1-1 shows an example of a handheld device.
