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Getting Started
Next Steps
Protect Your Privacy
When you use the notebook for e-mail, network, or Internet
access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain
information about you, your notebook, and your data.
To optimize the privacy protection features included with your
notebook, it is recommended that you
■
Keep your Windows operating system updated. Many
Windows updates contain security enhancements. For
information about updating Windows, refer to the
“Updating
Software”
section.
■
Use a firewall.
A firewall is software that controls access to data and resources
on the network. This protects your wireless network from
intruders.
Updating Software
Most software, including the operating system, is updated
frequently by the manufacturer or provider. Important updates
to the software included with your notebook might have been
released since the notebook left the factory.
Some updates might affect the way your notebook responds
to optional software or external devices. Many updates provide
security enhancements.
HP strongly recommends that you update the operating system
and other software provided on your notebook as soon as the
notebook is connected to the Internet.
To update the operating system and other software provided on
your notebook,
»
Select
Start > Help and Support.
For supplementary information and procedures for keeping your
notebook software updated, refer to the software update section in
the
Hardware and
S
oftware Guide
.