HP Firebird with VoodooDNA 800 User Guide - Page 72

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HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)

L

LAN (local area network) 8

setting up 9

using Local Area Network 3, 8

Limited Warranty and Support Guide 45

local area network (LAN) 8

location

where to set up the HP Firebird 4

locking the computer 13

M

Maintenance 33

maintenance schedule 31

Manual disk cleanup 34

manuals

storing 1

Mic In connector 3

monitor

adjusting 8

adjusting screen mode 7

monitor connector 3

N

Network Interface Card (NIC) 9

Norton Internet Security software 17, 21

O

Off button, See turning off computer 12

opening the HP Firebird 5

optical drive quick reference 28

Optical Out connector 3

P

PC

front-panel connectors 35, 53, 60

Performance 53

peripherals 2

Post-recovery 66

Power 51

Power button 4, 13

Power connector 3

R

Recording

recovery file 59

Recovery file

creating 59

recording 59

Recovery partition

Hard disk drive 61

repetitive strain injury (RSI), see

Safety &

Comfort Guide

Running the Disk Cleanup Program 34

S

Safety & Comfort Guide

16

safety warnings 16

Scalable Link Interface (SLI), using 6

scan

running a computer scan

manual scan 22

Security 33

setting up computer 1

shutting down computer 12

sleep mode 13

SLI technology, using 6

Support for HP Firebird 11

surge protector 5

System recovery disc 59, 63

T

transferring information to your new

computer 21

Troubleshooting 39

troubleshooting

audio 39

CD and DVD drives 43

display monitor 44

hard disk drive 45

Internet access 48

keyboard and mouse 50

performance 53

power 51

restarting the computer 53

system recovery 59

video 43

turning off computer 12

Turning Off the HP Firebird 12

U

Universal Serial Bus connectors 3

update, Windows Vista 19

updating, system 19

user accounts

creating 17

V

Video 43

Vista OS Recovery Disc 64

W

Windows Start Menu 61

Windows Vista update 19

wired network connection 9

working in comfort 16

Part number: 489612-001

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Setting Up Your HP Firebird	5
Get It Together	5
Storing documentation and recovery discs	5
Connecting to the HP Firebird	6
Placing the HP Firebird in the proper location	8
Using surge protection	9
Using SLI Technology	10
To disable SLI	10
Re-enabling SLI	10
Selecting HDMI as the default video output	11
Adjusting the screen mode by using Windows Vista	11
Adjusting the screen resolution by using Windows Vista	12
Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel	12
Setting Up a Local Area Network	12
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection	13
Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time	15
Finding More Information	15
Finding information on the Web	15
Finding onscreen Help and Support Center	15
Turning On the HP Firebird	15
Turning Off the HP Firebird	16
Using Shut Down	16
Restarting the HP Firebird	16
Using the Power button to restart your HP Firebird	17
Using Lock	17
Using Sleep Mode	17
Using Hibernate mode	18
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode	19
Connecting to the Internet	19
Using the HP Firebird with Safety and Comfort	20
Setting Up User Accounts	20
Protecting the HP Firebird	21
Using passwords	22
Configuring for automatic Microsoft software updates	23
Installing critical security updates	24
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices	24
Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to Your HP Firebird	25
Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software	25
Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software	25
Manually running a scan	26
Setting a Full System Scan time	26
Setting up a Custom Scan time	27
Using DVD Media Drives	29
Handling CDs and DVDs	29
Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs	30
Compatibility Information	30
Disc Features and Compatibility Table	31
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table	32
Using Blu-ray Disc Drives	33
Caring for Your HP Firebird	35
Maintenance	37
Creating System Recovery Discs	37
Creating Data Backup Discs	37
Security Updates	37
Reviewing programs that run automatically at startup	38
Running the Disk Cleanup Program	38
Manual Disk Cleanup	38
Automatic Disk Cleanup	38
Running the Disk Defragmenter Program	39
Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors	40
Keeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and Dirt	40
Cleaning the HP Firebird	41
Cleaning fans, heat sink, and inside the HP Firebird	42
Cleaning the keyboard and mouse	42
Troubleshooting Computer Problems	43
Audio	43
CD and DVD Drives	45
Video	47
Display (Monitor)	48
Hard Disk Drive	49
Hardware Installation	50
Internet Access	52
Keyboard and Mouse	54
Power	55
Performance	57
Miscellaneous	60
Updating Drivers	61
System Recovery	63
Making a System Recovery Disc	63
System Recovery	64
Recovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk drive	65
Recovery from the recovery disc	67
Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc	68
Post-recovery Procedure	70

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