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6 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Using SLI TechnologyThe HP Firebird configurations that include dual graphics cards come

Setting Up Your HP Firebird 7Selecting HDMI as the default video outputIf DVI is the default video output for your HP Firebird computer and you want t

8 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Adjusting the screen resolution by using Windows VistaTo change the screen resolution by

Setting Up Your HP Firebird 9Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) ConnectionThe Ethernet connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network I

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Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 11Turning On Your HP Firebirdfor the First TimeFinding More InformationFinding information on the WebYo

12 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Turning Off the HP FirebirdFor best results, when using Microsoft Windows Vista, do not

Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 13Using the Power button to restart your HP FirebirdDuring normal operation, if you cannot restart the

14 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)To put the HP Firebird into Sleep mode manually: Press the Sleep button on the keyboard

Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 15Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeYou can set the HP Firebird to go into Sleep, Hibernate, or A

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16 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Using the HP Firebird with Safety and ComfortBefore you begin using the HP Firebird, arr

Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 17Creating multiple user accounts on the same system has certain advantages, as well as some drawbacks.

18 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Using passwordsA password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the compute

Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 19The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions. For information

20 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Installing critical security updatesAdditional updates to the operating system and other

Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 21Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to Your HP FirebirdYou can copy files from the o

22 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Manually running a scanTo select and run a scan:1 Double-click the Norton Internet Secur

Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 23Setting up a Custom Scan timeTo create a Custom Scan for specific files, folders, and drives:1 Double

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Using DVD Media Drives 25Using DVD Media DrivesYour computer can come with one of several types of DVD drives that allow you to perform different task

Table of Contents iiiTable of ContentsSetting Up Your HP Firebird ... 1Get It Tog

26 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Inserting and removing CDs and DVDsTo insert a CD or DVD:1 Remove the CD or DVD from its

Using DVD Media Drives 27Disc Features and Compatibility TableDisc File typeCan be recorded ontoPlays in computerPlays in home or car stereoPlays in h

28 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Optical Drive Quick Reference TableHD DVD Data No Yes No Varies by modelMovie No Yes No

Using DVD Media Drives 29Using Blu-ray Disc DrivesIf the computer came with a Blu-ray (BD) disc drive, there are three programs that are designed spec

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Caring for Your HP Firebird 31Caring for Your HP FirebirdKeeping your powerful HP Firebird running at its optimal level does not require a lot of time

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Maintenance 33MaintenanceTo ensure that your computer works at peak performance, HP recommends that you keep current backups of your important data, p

34 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Reviewing programs that run automatically at startupTo improve system speed and performa

Maintenance 358 Under Program/Script, click Browse.9 Type cleanmgr.exe, click Open, and then click Next.10 Review the summary of the schedule that you

iv HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software ...

36 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Checking for Hard Disk Drive ErrorsPerform the following procedure to check the integrit

Maintenance 37Cleaning the HP Firebird1 Unplug the HP Firebird from its power source.2 Unplug the monitor from its power source.3 Use a clean, dry clo

38 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)3 Remove the front cover; see “Opening the HP Firebird.”4 Remove any debris that has acc

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 39Troubleshooting Computer ProblemsThe troubleshooting tables in this section appear in the following order: Audio

40 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Sound is only coming out of two speakers.Ensure that all speakers are connected into the

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 41CD and DVD DrivesSymptom Possible solutionThe CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it takes too long to start.En

42 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)I cannot record (burn) adisc.(continued)Select a slower write speed for the recording dr

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 43VideoSymptom Possible solutionSome video files do not play.Your file may be corrupt or in an unsupported format. O

44 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Display (Monitor)In addition to the information listed here, also refer to the documenta

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 45Hard Disk DriveSymptom Possible solutionComputer seems to be locked up and is not responding.Use the Windows Task

Setting Up Your HP Firebird 1Setting Up Your HP FirebirdGet It TogetherThe information you need is available from several sources: The setup poster s

46 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Hardware InstallationSymptom Possible solutionA new device is not recognized as part of

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 47A device does not work after installing a new device.To resolve a device conflict, you may need to disable one of

48 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Internet AccessSymptom Possible solutionI cannot connect to the Internet.Verify Internet

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 49My Internet browser home page changed to something I did not want.You may have spyware on your computer. Spyware i

50 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Keyboard and MouseSymptom Possible solutionKeyboard commands and typing are not recogniz

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 51Cursor moves too fast or too slow.Adjust the cursor speed:1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click C

52 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Computer displays the wrong date and time.The real-time clock (RTC) battery may need to

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 53PerformanceSymptom Possible solutionSystem works improperly or stops.Your HP Firebird uses the operating system an

54 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Software programs and files take longer than normal to open or respond.If you created mu

Troubleshooting Computer Problems 55Software programs and files take longer than normal to open or respond. (continued)Remove unused programs:1 Click

2 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Connecting to the HP FirebirdConnect the main hardware devices, such as the monitor, keyb

56 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)MiscellaneousSymptom Possible solutionComputer overheats. If your computer is liquid-coo

Updating Drivers 57Updating DriversA driver is a software program that enables your computer to communicate with an attached device, such as a printer

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System Recovery 59System RecoveryShould your system fail or become corrupted, you have options. You might be able to recover your system from the reco

60 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)6 In the From field, browse to and select the VDRS file, and then click Open.7 Place a c

System Recovery 61Recovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk driveChoose one of the following procedures to reinstall the operating system

62 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Recovery if you cannot get to the desktopIf Windows Vista is not responding, but the com

System Recovery 63Recovery from the recovery discThis section describes how to perform a system recovery from the system recovery disc that you made.1

64 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)A window opens, showing the installation progress.12 Wait while the computer prepares th

System Recovery 659 Select the edition of Windows you purchased, and then click Next.If you entered your product key number, Windows automatically det

Setting Up Your HP Firebird 3Connector/LED/Button Description and function(A) Audio Out connector for audio to powered speakers or headphones.(B) Mic

66 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Next, use the Application and Driver Recovery disc to install important software and dri

Index 67IndexNumerics5-in-1 media reader slot 4Aadjusting monitor 7, 8anitvirus software 17antivirus, installing program 20Application and Driver Reco

68 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)LLAN (local area network) 8setting up 9using Local Area Network 3, 8Limited Warranty and

4 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)Placing the HP Firebird in the proper locationWhen setting up your new HP Firebird, consi

Setting Up Your HP Firebird 5Using surge protectionHelp protect the monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for the computer