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HP Firebird with VoodooDNA 802 Desktop PC User's Manual

1. cannot record burn a disc Possible solution Ensure that the disc is inserted into the drive with the label facing left Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to determine the type of media Clean the disc with a disc cleaning kit available from most computer stores The driver may be corrupted or outdated For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers visit the HP Web site Turn on your computer and then press the Eject button closest to the drive to eject the disc from the slotload drive If you suspect a problem with the Eject button itself 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Computer 2 Right click the CD or DVD drive you want to open and then click Eject Ensure that the disc is inserted into the drive with the label facing left Verify that you are using the correct disc type media for the drive Try a different brand of disc Ensure that the disc is clean and undamaged If recording stopped during a recording session the disc may be damaged use a different disc Use the correct type of disc for the type of files that you are recording When using a CD R disc ensure that it is blank if you are recording music and that it is blank or appendable with space to add more data files if you are recording data Verify that you are using the correct disc type when you make a copy of a disc Some recording programs can record only to the same disc type as the sour
2. Follow the onscreen instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to transfer your files from an old computer to your new HP Firebird aun Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software When you use the computer for e mail network or Internet access you expose it to computer viruses Computer viruses can disable or damage your operating system software programs or computer utilities Antivirus software can detect most viruses remove them and in most cases repair any damage that they have caused To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses you must keep antivirus software up to date Norton Internet Security an antivirus software program is preinstalled on your computer and includes a free trial subscription of protection updates You can enable Symantec s LiveUpdate to obtain updates automatically whenever you are online HP strongly recommends that you protect the computer against new viruses beyond the trial period by purchasing an extended update service Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software When you first set up the computer Norton Internet Security helps you to configure and register your copy of Norton Internet Security Ensure that you set up Norton Internet Security before you start using the Internet 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar All Programs Norton Internet Secu
3. are fuzzy Possible solution Reconnect the power cord to the back of the monitor and to the wall outlet Press the On button on the front of the monitor Press the space bar on the keyboard or move the mouse to make the screen display visible again Press the Sleep button select models only or the Esc key on the keyboard to resume from Sleep mode Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to turn on the computer Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins mf any of the pins are bent replace the monitor connector cable m If no pins are bent reconnect the monitor connector cable to the computer Ensure that the video cards are properly seated in the connection slots on the motherboard This beeping is called a POST Power On Self Test error code Record the pattern of beeping ex 3 short 1 long repeating Error codes vary from system to system with the exception of a few codes outlined in the following list Some motherboards are equipped with a small character display that prints out a code accompanying these beeps Record this code if available m short beep Normal start self test passed 1 long 1 short beep Problem with motherboard 1 long 3 short beeps Problem with video card 1 beep repeating Problem with RAM Continuous beep Power connection to video card s dislodged or disconnected Try removing your video card s and reseating them Also try removing all RAM module
4. Computer Problems 39 Audio continued Symptom Sound is only coming out of two speakers Codec error messages appear when certain audio files are played Volume is very low or unsatisfactory Possible solution Ensure that all speakers are connected into the correct audio connectors If they are use either your sound card software or the Windows Audio Controller located in the Control Panel to set your speakers to the appropriate settings 2 1 4 4 1 5 1 or 7 1 Open the file in Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is configured to automatically download codecs m If the correct codec is available the file will play Note that you must be connected to the Internet to download codec files m If the correct codec is not available check whether an update is available for Windows Media Player For more information open Windows Media Player Help and search for codec Detached non powered speakers speakers without a separate power cord do not produce satisfactory sound Replace the non powered speakers with powered speakers Powered speakers have a power cord and On button and they connect to the Audio Out connector on the back of the computer 40 BP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model CD and DVD Drives Symptom The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc or it takes too long to start cannot remove a CD or DVD
5. Ethernet and USB ports Cleaning fans heat sink and inside the HP Firebird If your computer is air cooled critical components inside your system are cooled by fans The heat sink absorbs and dissipates heat When dust builds up on the fans and heat sink it creates a blanket effect causing components to overheat leading to poor system performance automatic shutdown or early part failure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ensure the HP Firebird is off and unplugged Remove the left side cover see Opening the HP Firebird Open the door to the optical drive and the hard drives by pressing the two latches at the same time Blow compressed air to remove dust from the fan on the left of the disk drive area the fan is visible only when the drives are removed Remove the fan tray by pressing the two latches and blow the dust through the radiators from the inside out Blow off the dust from all other fans Vacuum all bottom surfaces on the computer inside Close the door to the ODD HDD Replace the fan tray Replace the left side cover on its hinges and close the cover Cleaning the keyboard and mouse When cleaning the keyboard keys use a low setting on the battery operated vacuum cleaner to avoid removing key caps and springs 1 2 3 38 Vacuum between the keys of the keyboard and along the grooves Use a clean dry cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean buildup on the keyboard keys and along the keyboa
6. HD DVD RW R drive does not support recording high definition data to disc Using DVD Media Drives 29 30 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Caring for Your HP Firebird Keeping your powerful HP Firebird running at its optimal level does not require a lot of time or experience You only need the basic steps outlined in this guide to do it Having a maintenance schedule is critical to keeping your HP Firebird in excellent and reliable condition Use this maintenance chart and the sections that explain how to perform these tasks to guide you in caring for your HP Firebird Weekly Software Cleanup Using Disk Cleanup or safe third party cleaning tools removes junk files and temporary files that accumulate and slow down your system Also check for programs you no longer need and uninstall them Defragmentation Running Disk Defragmenter keeps your hard disk in good condition as well as improves system performance Frequently performing this task does not harm your system Virus Scan Performing a full virus scan every week can catch anything that may have slipped through unnoticed Most anti virus products have a scheduling feature to keep track of this automatically Monthly Hardware Cleanup Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of your computer Software Updates Using Windows Updates can fix operating system bugs and improve performance Also be sure to check for driver updates for your hardwa
7. Internet Security software Windows Vista updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility BIOS settings and Administrator password other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security updates from Microsoft Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 17 Using passwords A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information Several types of passwords can be set depending on how you want to control access to your information Passwords can be set in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system on the computer password you set Because passwords are not displayed as they are set A CAUTION To avoid being locked out of the computer record each changed or deleted it is essential to record each password immediately and store it in a secure place Use the following list as a basic guide when choosing a password Choose a password that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess Choose a long password minimum of six characters Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters numbers and symbols Do not use personal information that others can easily figure out such as your birthday child s name or phone number Do not write down passwords unless you store them in a secure place away from the computer Do not store passwords in a file on the computer You can use the same password for more than one Windows
8. No Varies by model Blu ray Data Yes Yes No Varies by DVD model Movie Yes Yes No Varies by model Using DVD Media Drives 27 Disc continued HD DVD VCD File type Data Movie DVD movie Can be recorded onto No No No Plays in computer Yes Yes Yes Plays in home or car stereo No No No Plays in home DVD player Varies by model Varies by model Varies by model NOTE Some computers come with the double layer DVD Writer It supports single layer and double layer DVD media Double layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to 8 GB of data on double layer DVD R or DVD R media Double layer is a new technology Double layer media compatibility varies widely with some home DVD players and DVD ROM drives Double layer DVD technology is supported by select models only For the latest disc compatibility information for your computer go to the HP Support Web site at http www hp com support 1 GB is defined as 1 billion bytes 1 GB 1 billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity Actual formatted capacity is less Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Optical drive can Read CDs CD Rs and CD RWs Read DVDs Read data ona CD Play music Record data or music to disc for storage or backup View DVD movies Record DVD movies CD ROM Yes Yes Yes No No No CD DVD RW ROM
9. ON Select the program that you want to prevent from running and then click Disable Keep the system tray clean In the bottom right corner of your Windows desktop beside the clock is a collection of icons that make up the system tray These icons represent programs that are running in the background potentially slowing down your computer Rightclicking these icons gives you a menu that usually allows you to disable automatic startup of these programs or at least exit them Note that your anti virus program resides here as well so be careful not to disable it Running the Disk Cleanup Program The Disk Cleanup software program frees up space on your hard disk drive by removing temporary and unused files including temporary Internet files and files in the Recycle Bin Either run Disk Cleanup manually or set it up to run automatically Manual Disk Cleanup 1 Click the Windows Vista start button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches for files to delete and calculates how much disk space can be saved 2 Place a check mark in the check box next to the file types you want to delete 3 Click OK and then click Delete Files to finish deleting the selected files Automatic Disk Cleanup 1 Click the Windows Vista start button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Task Scheduler Click Action and then click Create Basic Task Type a name for the task and an option
10. Your HP Firebird for the First Time 15 Using the HP Firebird with Safety and Comfort WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp Comfort A Guide It describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information Before you begin using the HP Firebird arrange the system and your work area to maintain your comfort and productivity Refer to the Safety amp Comfort Guide for important ergonomic information m Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar click All Programs click User Guides and then click Safety amp Comfort Guide Or m Type the following into a Web browser address box and then press Enter http www hp com ergo Setting Up User Accounts User accounts enable you to set the privileges for each user of the HP Firebird For example you can set the software programs that each user is allowed to access Windows Vista provides three types of user accounts m Administrator Is allowed to change account types for other users change passwords change system wide settings access all files on the computer and install software and drivers that are compatible with Windows Vista m Limited Standard User Is not allowed to change other user settings or passwords A Limited account may not be able to install or run some software s allowed to change the limited account pic
11. a certain point the system can overheat causing automatic shutdown To clean the HP Firebird you will need m Aclean dry lint free cloth m Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol optional m Small battery operated vacuum cleaner a Can of compressed air with small sprayer tube 36 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Cleaning the HP Firebird aubhonds 6 Unplug the HP Firebird from its power source Unplug the monitor from its power source Use a clean dry cloth to dust the computer case Use a clean cloth dampened with warm water to wipe the computer case If there is sticker residue or a spill on the computer case use isopropyl or rubbing alcohol and a lintfree cloth to remove it Use a clean cloth to dry the computer Cleaning vents Air vents keep the system cool To maintain efficient air flow keep these vents clean by using a small battery operated vacuum cleaner A battery operated vacuum cleaner eliminates the risk of electric shock 1 2 Ensure the HP Firebird is off and unplugged Run the vacuum cleaner over all the vents in the computer case which are located on the top A rear B and bottom C of the system Use compressed air to thoroughly remove dust Bottom View without stand Maintenance 37 3 4 Remove the front cover see Opening the HP Firebird Remove any debris that has accumulated in and around the computer ports for example the
12. a power on test Check your connections and repeat these steps before calling HP Support for assistance 4 Turn on the speakers if they are present 5 Set up HP Firebird by following the onscreen instructions If prompted select the country region where you are physically located and wait while the computer makes preparations 6 Set up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 11 Turning Off the HP Firebird For best results when using Microsoft Windows Vista do not shut down the system except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons such as to make repairs install new hardware or cards or change a battery As an alternative to shutting down the system you can lock it or put it into either Sleep or Hibernate mode if it is available You can set the power management timers to put the computer automatically into Sleep or Hibernate mode Sleep and Hibernate modes are power states Sleep mode saves your work to memory so you can resume quickly and saves your work to the hard disk The computer then goes to a reduced power state During Sleep mode the computer hardware light remains on and the system is ready to wake quickly and resume your work where you left off Hibernate mode saves the system memory to a temporary file on the hard disk and then turns off the hardware Some computers also have a reduced power state called Away mode Away mode tur
13. disk drive for errors NOTE The hard disk drive on HP computers with the Windows Vista operating system preinstalled may appear to be smaller than what is stated in the product specifications in the documentation or on the box Hard disk drives are described and advertised by manufacturers in terms of decimal base 10 capacity Windows Vista and other programs such as FDISK use the binary base 2 numbering system In decimal notation one megabyte MB is equal to 1 000 000 bytes and one gigabyte GB is equal to 1 000 000 000 bytes In the binary numbering system one megabyte is equal to 1 048 576 bytes and one gigabyte is equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes Because of the different measuring systems you may see a difference between the size reported by Windows Vista and the size advertised The storage capacity of the hard disk drive is as advertised Windows Vista reports smaller capacity in the Windows Explorer tool and in the Computer window because it shows information about one partition on the hard disk drive at a time One of the partitions contains the system recovery information Keeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and Dirt Physical maintenance of your hardware is required to keep components working well This includes cleaning keyboards screens and internal fans in the computer You might notice that your system is getting louder when it runs This can be caused by dust buildup on the inside When dust buildup gets to
14. is not backed up System Recovery After you try restarting your computer and reinstalling problem software you can run system recovery as a last resort to reinstall the factory installed operating system software programs and hardware drivers The system recovery process completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive deleting all data files you created since purchase It then reinstalls the operating system programs and drivers You must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory This includes software that came on CDs included in the computer accessory box and software programs you installed after purchase Which recovery option to choose Attempt a system recovery in the following order 1 Through the Windows Vista Start menu 2 By pressing the space bar on the keyboard during startup if you cannot get to the desktop 3 From the system recovery disc you made 4 From the Windows OS disc included with your computer 60 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Recovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk drive Choose one of the following procedures to reinstall the operating system and software from the recovery image on your hard disk drive m Recovery from the Windows Start Menu if you can see your desktop m Recovery if you cannot get to the desktop NOTE System recovery deletes all data and programs you created or installed
15. main menu at the top of the window use the left arrow and right arrow keys on your keyboard to select Boot Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select Boot Device Priority and then press Enter on the keyboard Next you associate 1st Boot Device with CDROM To do so 1 2 o 64 Ensure that 1st Boot Device is selected and press Enter In the submenu that appears use the arrow keys to move the black marker on the right of the boot devices to CDROM Press Enter Note that 1st Boot Device is now associated with CDROM Press F10 on the keyboard Ensure that Yes is selected and press Enter to save configuration changes The computer automatically restarts Press any key on the keyboard when prompted You must press a key while the message is onscreen A window opens showing the file loading progress Choose which language to install and other preferences and then click Next In the Install Windows window click Install Now In the registration window type your product key number found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker inside the front cover of the computer and then click Next HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model 10 11 12 13 Select the edition of Windows you purchased and then click Next If you entered your product key number Windows automatically determines which edition you have Accept the license terms by placing a check mark in the check box and then cli
16. or hardware drivers reinstall them as well You can typically download these updates from the manufacturer s Web site Use Windows Update to get critical updates from Microsoft a Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel b Under Security click Check for Updates c Click Install Updates to download and install updates Restart the computer Some updates will not finish installing until you restart If you performed a backup before the system recovery copy the backup data files from the backup media to the hard disk drive Ensure that your system is running up to date security software HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Numerics 5 in 1 media reader slot 4 A adjusting monitor 7 8 anitvirus software 17 antivirus installing program 20 Application and Driver Recovery disc 65 Audio 39 Audio Out connector 3 B Blu ray compatibility 26 DVD 29 using a Blu ray drive 25 27 29 buttons Off See turning off computer 12 C cable modem using 8 carpal tunnel syndrome 16 CD 41 CDs and DVDs handling discs 25 Cleaning 37 38 computer connectors 2 setting up 1 transferring files 21 turning off 12 Computer locking slot 4 connecting peripherals 2 connection wired network 9 connector computer 2 monitor 3 creating a recovery file 59 Creating System Recovery Discs 33 Index D data backing up with external hard drives backing up with CD or DVD 33 d
17. see Safety amp Comfort Guide Running the Disk Cleanup Program 34 Part number 489612 001 S Safety amp 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 68 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model
18. using the keyboard 1 Press the Alt and Tab keys on the keyboard simultaneously to navigate to an open program 2 Press the Ctrl and S keys on the keyboard simultaneously to save your changes in the selected program Ctrl S is the keyboard shortcut for Save on most not all programs Windows Start Menu 4 Use the arrow keys to select the Arrow fa the keyboard 5 After the shutdown is complete reconnect the mouse 3 After saving changes in all open programs press the Ctrl and Esc keys on the keyboard simultaneously to display the button next to the Lock button Select Shut Down and then press the Enter key on connector to the back of your computer and then turn on the computer Press the Num Lock key The Num Lock light should not be on if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad Remove the rollerball cover from bottom of mouse by rotating it counterclockwise remove the ball and clean it with a damp lint free cloth not paper Also clean the rollers on which the ball moves Place the mouse on a mouse pad or sheet of white paper or gently wipe the light sensor lens on the bottom of the mouse with a lint free cloth not paper 50 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Keyboard and Mouse continued Symptom Cursor moves too fast or too slow Possible solution Adjust the cursor speed 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel Click Hardwa
19. 5 Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not recognized as part of the system A new device does not work Possible solution Install the device driver from the CD provided with the device or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer s Web site You may need an updated driver for Windows Vista Contact the device vendor directly for an update For HP peripherals visit the HP Web site For details refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for details Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that the pins in the cable or connector are not bent Turn off the computer turn on the external device and then turn on the computer to integrate the device with the computer Restart the computer and then follow the onscreen instructions to accept the changes Disable the automatic settings in the operating system for the card and choose a basic configuration that does not cause a resource conflict You can also reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict To install or uninstall a device driver you must be logged in with administrative privileges If you need to switch users click the Windows Vista start button click the Arrow button next to the Lock button and then click Switch User Choose a user with administrative privileges 46 BP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Hardware Installation continued Sympto
20. Essentials Features may vary by model Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time Finding More Information Finding information on the Web You can find guides and information for your HP Firebird by using the Internet to access the Support Web site To access support go to http www hp com support in your Web browser Finding onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center You can find links to driver updates access to technical support options and information about commonly asked questions To open the Help and Support Center click Start gt Help and Support Turning On the HP Firebird After you have connected hardware devices and peripherals to your computer see Connecting to the HP Firebird you are ready to turn on the computer 1 Connect the external power source to the Power connector at the back of the system 2 Connect the external power source to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector 3 Turn on the devices in the following order a Press the Power button on the external monitor b Press the Power button to the left side of the badge After applying power the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up The computer runs the power on self tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps c Ifyou do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed
21. HP Firebird with VoodooDNA Desktop Essentials The only warranties for Hewlett Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP HewlettPackard Company P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 USA Copyright 2008 HewlettPackard Development Company L P This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay per view viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Microsoft and Windows Vista are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries regions HP supports lawful use of techno
22. RAM Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes DVD DVD Combo RW R Double CD DVD layer RW RW R DVD DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Light Scribe DVD RW R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes BD HD DVD RW R Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 28 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model DVD Combo Light Optical RW R_ Double CD Scribe BD HD drive can CD CD DVD DVD DVD layer RW DVD DVD continued ROM RW ROM RAM RW R DVD DVD RW R RW R Play games Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Create No No No No No No No Yes Yes LightScribe label Play No No No No No No No No Yes Blu ray DVD Record No No No No No No No No Yes data to Blu ray disc Record HD No No No No No No No No No data to DVD Using Blu ray Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu ray BD disc drive there are three programs that are designed specifically for use with this drive m DVD Play plays Blu ray high definition HD and regular commercial DVD discs m PowerProducer is a video editing program for creating Blu ray or DVD discs m PowerloGo is a Blu ray disc recording burning program for different types of data storage such as video music pictures and other data This program enables you to record data to Blu ray HD DVD and other recordable DVD discs NOTE The Blu ray
23. Troubleshooting Computer Problems 51 Power continued Symptom Possible solution Computer displays the The real time clock RTC battery may need to be replaced Battery wrong date and time life is approximately seven years Before replacing the battery try resetting the date and time in Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start button click Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and then click Date and Time If you are viewing the Control Panel in Classic view just click Date and Time in the Control Panel menu 3 Click the Date and Time tab and then click Change Date and Time If you are prompted to enter an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation 4 Inthe Date and Time settings Set the hour minute and seconds by highlighting the number you want to change and typing in the desired time You may also use the arrows to increase or decrease the hours minutes or seconds E Set the date by using the arrows to choose the month and year and then click on the day of the month in the calendar 5 Click OK Alternatively you can click on the clock in the system tray on your desktop to bring up the Change Date and Time interface If the problem persists replace the battery 52 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Performance Symptom System works improperly or stops Possible solution Your HP Firebird
24. Using the Power button to restart your HP Firebird During normal operation if you cannot restart the operating system using the software press and hold for five seconds A the Power button on the left side of the badge to shut the system down Press the Power button again to restart Re Using Lock If you lock the system only you or the administrator can log on to it For more information see Setting Up User Accounts 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar 2 Click the Lock button To unlock the system you must enter your password Using Sleep Mode When the HP Firebird is in Sleep mode it goes into a reduced power state The monitor is blank as if it were turned off By using Sleep mode m You save time because you do not have to wait for the system to go through the normal startup routine when you wake it again The next time that you use the computer any programs folders and documents that were open before you put the computer into Sleep mode are available m The computer can receive faxes if you set it to do so m The computer can retrieve e mail messages and download information from the Internet automatically if you set it to do so Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 13 To put the HP Firebird into Sleep mode manually m Press the Sleep button on the keyboard if it is present Or O 1 Click the Windows Vista start but
25. Vista security feature 18 A password can have any combination of up to eight letters and numbers and it is not case sensitive A password must be set and entered with the same keys For example if you set the password with number keys on the keyboard the password is not recognized if you subsequently try to enter it with the embedded numeric keypad NOTE Select models include a separate numeric keypad which functions exactly like the keyboard number keys except in the case of passwords A password set in Windows Vista must be entered at a Windows Vista prompt HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model The following table lists the Windows Vista passwords and describes their functions For information on how to set passwords see Using passwords For additional information on Windows Vista passwords such as screen saver passwords type passwords into the Search Help box in the Help and Support Center Password Function Windows Vista Administrator Protects administrator level access to computer contents password Windows Vista User password Protects access to a Windows Vista user account and the computer contents It must be entered when you resume from Sleep or Away mode CAUTION If you forget the Administrator password you cannot access VN Setup Utility Configuring for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system HP re
26. after purchase Ensure that you have backed up any data you want to keep to a removable disc or external hard disk Recovery from the Windows Start Menu If the computer is working and Windows Vista is responding follow these steps to perform a system recovery 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except monitor keyboard and mouse 3 Turn on the computer 4 Click the Windows Vista start button All Programs HP Tools and Support and then click Boot to Recovery 5 Follow the onscreen prompts If the system does not automatically restart restart it when prompted A window opens showing the file loading progress 6 Inthe registration window type your product key number found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker inside the front cover of your computer and then click Next A window opens asking where you want to install Windows 7 If itis not already highlighted select System Drive 8 Click Drive Options in the lower right area of the window CAUTION All data on the hard disk drive will be deleted in the next step A You will lose data if it is not backed up Q9 Ensure that System Drive is highlighted and the Recovery partition is not highlighted and then click Delete A window opens asking whether you are sure you want to delete 10 Click OK Note that the partition you deleted now shows Unallocated Space 11 Click Next A window opens showing installation pro
27. al description Click Next and then click Next again Select the reoccurrence and then click Next ou h WN Select the time at which to run Disk Cleanup and then click Next Disk Cleanup may take a long time so select a time when the computer is on but not in use 7 Select Start a program and then click Next 34 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model 8 Under Program Script click Browse 9 Type cleanmgr exe click Open and then click Next 10 Review the summary of the schedule that you set When you are done click Finish Disk Cleanup will run at the time that you set Running the Disk Defragmenter Program When Microsoft Windows Vista stores files on your hard disk drive it often divides them into fragments so that they fit into the available space on the drive When you open a fragmented file the process takes more time because it must be retrieved from more than one place The Disk Defragmenter program groups the fragmented files together on your hard disk drive to improve computer performance This does not affect the location of files and folders on your computer NOTE The Disk Defragmenter program may take a long time to complete You can run it unattended overnight Save your work and close all open programs Press the Ctrl Alt and Delete keys simultaneously Click Start Task Manager On the Applications tab select all the programs that are listed and then click End Task Close t
28. ce For example you can record a DVD only to a DVD R R or a DVD RW RW disc and you can record a CD only to a CD R or a CD RW disc Ensure that the disc drive is capable of the action you want it to perform and that you specify the same drive in the CD or DVD recording software Troubleshooting Computer Problems 41 CD and DVD Drives continued Symptom cannot record burn a disc continued cannot add data to a DVD Titles of music tracks are not displayed for the CD An error message appears when capture video cannot play a DVD movie on a DVD player Possible solution Select a slower write speed for the recording drive if a slower speed is available The recording software may not let you add a track if it exceeds the available space on your disc You can make space available by removing one or more tracks from the list before recording the files to the disc Close all software programs and windows before recording Ensure that you have enough available space on your hard disk drive to store a temporary copy of the content 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Computer 2 Right click the hard disk drive and then click Properties to view the available space If you are on a network copy the files from a network drive to your hard disk drive first and then record them to disc Close all programs and windows and then restart your computer Ensure that you set th
29. ck Next Click Custom Advanced install In the next window use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Drive Click Drive Options in the lower right area of the window You will lose data if it is not backed up A CAUTION All data on the hard disk drive will be deleted in the next step 14 15 16 17 18 Ensure that System Drive is still highlighted and that the Recovery partition is not highlighted and then click Delete A window opens asking whether you are sure you want to delete Click OK Note that the partition you deleted now shows Unallocated Space Click Next A window opens showing the installation progress Wait while the computer prepares the desktop It is critical now to install custom software programs and hardware drivers next Follow the instructions in the next procedure using the Application and Driver Recovery disc included with your computer Using the Application and Driver Recovery disc Use the Application and Driver Recovery disc you received with your computer to install custom software programs and hardware drivers Look on the Web for updates to the custom installations You must turn off User Account Control UAC before you install the software and drivers To turn off UAC 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety User Accounts and then click Turn User Account Control on or off 3 Remove the ch
30. ck whether an update is available for Windows Media Player For more information open Windows Media Player Help and search for codec 1 Click the Windows Vista start button rightclick Computer and then click Properties 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager 3 Click the plus sign next to Sound video and game controllers 4 Rightclick TV tuner select models only and then click Update Driver Software 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software 6 Follow the instructions to update the driver 7 Ifyou are prompted restart the computer 1 Click the Windows Vista start button rightclick Computer and then click Properties 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager 3 Click the plus sign next to Display adapters 4 Rightclick the video card and then click Update Driver Software 5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to update the driver 7 Ifyou are prompted restart the computer Undo any overclocking you may have done to your video card Troubleshooting Computer Problems 43 Display Monitor In addition to the information listed here also refer to the documentation that came with your monitor Symptom Screen is blank and monitor power light is not lit Screen is blank System turns on but monitor is blank and system is making strange beeping sounds Images on the screen are too large or too small or the images
31. commends that you run Windows Vista Update monthly to install these updates One way to keep the operating system up to date is to use the Automatic Updates feature When connected to the Internet Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you through a pop up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available When you see the Windows Vista Update message allow the updates to download to your system If you update the system weekly or even monthly the time required for download is minimal To configure Automatic Updates 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Security 4 Click Windows Update 5 Click Change settings 6 Select the desired configuration Install updates automatically recommended This is the default setting and it enables you to specify a day and time to automatically download and install recommended updates Download updates but let me choose whether to install them m Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them m Never check for updates not recommended This option makes the computer more vulnerable to security threats and performance problems and is not recommended 7 Click OK Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 19 Installing critical security updates CAUTION To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from security breaches and computer viruses install all critical updates f
32. d Space Click Next System Recovery 63 12 13 14 A window opens showing the installation progress Wait while the computer prepares the desktop Optional Use the first part of this procedure to reverse the boot order again to associate the 1st Boot Device with the hard disk drive Proceed to the Postrecovery Procedure Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc This section describes a system recovery with the Windows Vista operating system disc included with your computer If you recover with this method your system will not have the custom drivers and software originally installed at the factory For this method you need to know the edition of Windows Vista you have for example Premium or Ultimate or the product key number found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker inside the front cover of your computer 1 2 5 6 With the computer on insert the Microsoft Windows Vista system recovery disc included with your computer in the disc drive slot Shut down the computer If you do not have access to the desktop press the Power button on the left side of the badge on the computer to shut down Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to turn on the computer When the HP logo screen appears press the Delete key on the keyboard repeatedly until the logo screen disappears NOTE Some operations may be slightly different depending on your motherboard From the
33. d down arrow keys to select Boot Device Priority and then press Enter on the keyboard Next associate 1st Boot Device with CDROM To do so 1 2 2 Ensure 1st Boot Device is selected and press Enter In the submenu that appears use the arrow keys to move the black marker on the right of the boot devices to CDROM Press Enter Note that 1st Boot Device is now associated with CDROM Press F10 on the keyboard Ensure Yes is selected and press Enter to save configuration changes The system automatically restarts from the disc drive Press 3 on the keyboard to select Disaster Recovery and then press Enter A window opens showing file loading progress In the registration window type your product key number found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker inside the front cover of your computer and then click Next A window opens asking where you want to install Windows If it is not already highlighted select System Drive by using the up arrow and down arrow keys Click Drive Options in the lower right area of the window A CAUTION All data on the hard disk drive will be deleted in the next step You will lose data if it is not backed up 10 11 Ensure that System Drive is still highlighted and that the Recovery partition is not highlighted and then click Delete A window opens asking whether you are sure you want to delete Click OK Note that the partition you deleted now shows Unallocate
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35. disc to the case when you are finished using it m Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only m Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on a desk Doing so could scratch the surface of the disc m Store discs at room temperature Using DVD Media Drives 25 Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs CAUTION Use only standard shaped circular discs in the drive Using A non standard discs such as heart shaped discs or business card discs may damage the drive To insert a CD or DVD 1 Remove the CD or DVD from its case holding the disc edges or center hole only 2 With the computer turned on slide the disc into the slot drive with the label facing to the right NOTE On a double sided DVD read the text around the center hole to determine which side A versus B or Standard versus Widescreen to play Slide the disc into the drive with the label facing left for the side that you want to play To remove a CD or DVD a 1 With the computer turned on press the Eject button 2 Holding on to the disc edges or center hole only slide the disc out of the slot drive 3 Place the disc in its case Compatibility Information An important feature of a DVD Writer CD Writer drive is its high level of compatibility with other optical drives and CD and DVD players m The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos a
36. e Manager Then click the plus sign next to DVD CD ROM drives The default optical drive will be displayed Change the default to HDMI if you are using HDMI as your video output Adjusting the screen mode by using Windows Vista To change the screen mode by using Windows Vista 1 2 5 6 Right click an empty area of the desktop and then click Personalize Click Display Settings NOTE Click the Identify Monitors button to display the icon number on each screen Select the monitor and then click a check mark in the box for Extend the desktop onto this monitor When the box is not checked the monitor displays a duplicate desktop Click Apply To change the direction that the desktop extends left or right to match how the displays are physically set up click a monitor and drag it to the desired position Click OK NOTE You can connect more than one display device CRT monitor flat panel monitor TV and so on to the system at a time select models only You can quickly change which device displays the desktop by pressing Alt F5 Each time you press Alt F5 the desktop appears on the next device If pressing Alt F5 does not work restart the system and try again Setting Up Your HP Firebird 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Windows Vista To change the screen resolution by using Windows Vista 1 Right click an empty area of the desktop and then click Personalize 2 Click Display Setti
37. e correct recording option append or add data files in your DVD recording software For the artist title and track information to appear when you play music CDs the computer must be connected to the Internet This information is not recorded on the disc Track information may not be available for every CD You may need to select the capture device To find out how to change the video device selection refer to the Help menu in the video capture program Your DVD player cannot play video files that were recorded onto the DVD as data files To play a movie properly use a video recording program Some video files may be viewed on a computer but not on a home DVD video player 42 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Video Symptom Some video files do not play Codec error messages appear when play certain video files Error message Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt Graphics become corrupted when play video games Possible solution Your file may be corrupt or in an unsupported format Open the video file in a video editor and then resave the file in a supported format Open the file in Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is configured to automatically download codecs m If the correct codec is available the file will play Note that you must be connected to the Internet to download codec files m If the correct codec is not available che
38. e devices on the network For example the Ethernet cable plugs into the computer network interface adapter and the router A wireless network uses radio waves to connect the devices on the network For example both the computer and the router have an antenna and adapter that use the same Wi Fi industry standard 802 1 1n 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11a 8 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection The Ethernet connection which may be called network interface adapter Network Interface Card or NIC provides a high speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet network After you connect this interface to a network such as a LAN you can connect to the Internet through the network 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector A on the back of the computer and to the network router or LAN device A A Ethernet connector RJ 45 port B Ethernet indicator lights 2 With the computer turned on check the indicator lights B next to the Ethernet connector for the status ACTIVITY Lit yellow during network data transfer activity m LINK Lit green when there is a valid network connection NOTE Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light NOTE For optimum performance all of your network connections computer wiring and router must support the maximum speed of your network Setting Up Your HP Firebird 9 10 HP Firebird Desktop
39. e protection or an uninterruptible power supply UPS Many surge protection devices have surge protection inputs and outputs for modem or telephone lines Telephone lines are a common path for lightning spikes to get into the system Some surge protection devices have surge protection for television cable connections as well Use those if the computer has a television tuner installed Not all power strips provide surge protection the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces the equipment if surge protection fails Opening the HP Firebird Press the latch on the bottom of the computer and pull the left side cover open by holding the upper right corner Closing the HP Firebird Place both hands over the latches on the left side cover and press to close Setting Up Your HP Firebird 5 Using SLI Technology The HP Firebird configurations that include dual graphics cards come configured with Scalable Link Interface SLI enabled Dual graphics cards with SLI technology work together to render 3D applications to create a better performance experience NOTE Disabling SLI results in significant graphical performance loss which means that games and other 3D applications may no longer run at full potential To disable SLI 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel 2 Click the link in t
40. eck mark from the Use User Account Control UAC to help protect your computer check box and then click OK 4 Restart the computer when prompted System Recovery 65 Next use the Application and Driver Recovery disc to install important software and drivers 7 Insert the Application and Driver Recovery disc in the disc drive slot View the contents of the supplemental disc Click the top folder Install Me First The HP System Information Utility within this folder must be installed first before any other software programs or hardware drivers can be installed Click HP System Information Utility to view its folder contents Double click the Install bat file The System Information Utility loads Open each folder that contains the software or driver you want fo install and double click the exe file within each folder Installation files are generally named Setup exe or install exe g Y p Proceed to the Post recovery Procedure Post recovery Procedure After system recovery your computer is as it was when it left the factory Configure the system now to your needs 1 2 3 u 66 Turn off the computer reconnect all devices that were originally connected to it and then turn on the computer Configure your Internet connection Reinstall the software that originally came in the box with the computer and any additional software you purchased If you installed updates to any software programs
41. ect DVD and then click OK The Power2Go window opens 4 Inthe Select Source field find and select the VDRS iso file 5 In the main menu at the top of the window select Burning and then click Burn Disc Image A Burn Disc Image window opens System Recovery 59 In the From field browse to and select the VDRS file and then click Open Place a check mark in the Verify recorded data check box and then click Burn 8 When prompted insert a DVD in the disc drive A window opens showing burning and verification progress N 9 When the message Burn disc image Completed Successfully appears click OK The DVD ejects automatically With a permanent pen mark it clearly as your system recovery disc and place it in a secure storage place Recording the recovery file to disc method two This method is a little faster but it does not allow for write verification 1 Double click the VDRS iso file A disc recording window opens In the From field select the desktop VDRS iso file Click Open and then click Burn 3 Insert a writable DVD into the disc drive when you are prompted N A window opens showing the burning progress 4 In the window indicating a successful burn click OK The DVD ejects automatically With a permanent pen mark it clearly as your system recovery disc and place it in a secure storage place CAUTION All data on the hard disk drive will be deleted in the following VN procedures You will lose data if it
42. ed in simultaneously system resources must be shared among them Run the Disk Cleanup program to delete unwanted files including temporary Internet files installed components and programs that you no longer use and files in the Recycle Bin from your hard disk drive 1 Click the Windows Vista start button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Cleanup 2 Select the drive on which you want to perform the cleanup 3 Place a check mark in the check box next to the file types that you want to delete 4 Click OK and then click OK to permanently delete the files Run the Disk Defragmenter program to group fragmented files together on your hard disk drive to improve performance This does not affect the location of files and folders on your computer NOTE The Disk Defragmenter program may take a long time to complete It is a good idea to run it overnight 1 Save your work and close all other programs 2 Press the Ctrl Alt and Delete keys on the keyboard simultaneously 3 Click Start Task Manager 4 On the Applications tab select all the programs that are listed and then click End Task Close the Task Manager 5 Click the Windows Vista start button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter 6 Click Defragment now 54 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Performance continued Symptom Software programs and files take longer than nor
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44. elected Click Drive Options in the lower right area of the window A CAUTION All data on the hard disk drive will be deleted in the next step 10 11 12 13 62 You will lose data if it is not backed up Ensure that System Drive is still highlighted and that the Recovery partition is not highlighted and then click Delete A window opens asking whether you are sure you want to delete Click OK Note that the partition you deleted now shows Unallocated Space Click Next A window opens showing installation progress Wait while the computer prepares the desktop Proceed to the Post recovery Procedure HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Recovery from the recovery disc This section describes how to perform a system recovery from the system recovery disc that you made 1 Insert the recovery disc you made in the disc drive 2 Shut down the computer If you do not have access to the desktop press the Power button on the left side of the badge on the computer to shut down 3 Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to turn on the computer 4 When the HP logo screen appears press the Delete key on the keyboard repeatedly until the logo screen disappears NOTE Some operations may be slightly different depending on your motherboard 5 From the main menu at the top of the window use the left arrow and right arrow keys on your keyboard to select Boot 6 Use the up arrow an
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46. gress 12 Wait while the computer prepares the desktop 13 Proceed to the Post recovery Procedure System Recovery 61 Recovery if you cannot get to the desktop If Windows Vista is not responding but the computer is working complete the following steps to perform a system recovery 1 2 2 Turn off the computer If necessary press the Power button on the left side of the badge on the computer until the computer turns off Disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer except the monitor keyboard and mouse Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to turn on the computer When the HP logo screen appears press the space bar on the keyboard repeatedly and continue to do so until the Boot Manager window opens By default Microsoft Windows Vista is highlighted as the source from which the computer should start boot Use the up arrow and down arrow keys on the keyboard to select Recovery Partition it should now be highlighted and then press Enter on the keyboard A window opens showing file download progress In the registration window type your product key number found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker inside the front cover of your computer and then click Next A window opens asking where you want to install Windows If it is not already highlighted select System Drive by using the up arrow and down arrow keys Ensure that the partition associated with Recovery is not s
47. he Task Manager 5 Click the Windows Vista start button All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter 6 Click Defragment Now hOoOndD If Disk Defragmenter repeatedly starts a background program is still accessing the hard disk drive Restart the computer in Safe Mode and then run the Disk Defragmenter program again 1 Click the Windows Vista start button click the Arrow button next to the Lock button and then click Restart 2 As soon as the first logo screen appears press the F8 key 3 In the Windows Advanced Options menu use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter 4 After Windows Vista starts use the preceding procedure to run the Disk Defragmenter program 5 To turn off Safe Mode repeat step 1 Maintenance 35 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors Perform the following procedure to check the integrity of the hard disk drive in Windows Vista Close all open programs before beginning the disk check Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Computer Right click the hard disk drive that you want to check and then click Properties Click the Tools tab Under Error checking click Check Now uhons If desired place a check mark in the Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check boxes Click Start If you are prompted to restart the computer click Yes The computer will restart and check the hard
48. he top left to switch to Classic View Double click NVIDIA Control Panel then click the Set SLI Configuration link on the top left 3 On the right side of this window click Do not use SLI technology and then click the Apply button at the bottom If prompted to restart the computer do so immediately Re enabling SLI If you have disabled SLI or your system does not support it simply connect all monitors to the ports on the back of your system while it is powered off 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel 3 Click the link in the top left to switch to Classic View Double click Personalization inside the control panel and then click Display Settings This window shows you the number of supported monitors connected to your system and which ones are connected 4 Click your second monitor to select it and if it is connected properly you will be able to check the box labeled Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 5 Check this box and click OK Repeat this process for additional monitors 6 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Selecting HDMI as the default video output If DVI is the default video output for your HP Firebird computer and you want to use HDMI you will need to change the default To identify and change the installed optical drive 1 2 3 Select Start gt Computer gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Devic
49. his is typically caused by adware or advertising supported software You can configure your Web browser to block pop ups For example in Internet Explorer click Tools and then click Pop up Blocker To remove adware from your computer use the antispyware adware program included on your computer select models only or use any one of a number of available software programs that remove adware programs Note that many of the popular virus protection programs also include tools that scan for and remove adware from your computer Troubleshooting Computer Problems 49 Keyboard and Mouse Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer Keyboard Print button does not work Mouse with cable does not work or is not detected Cursor does not respond fo mouse movement cannot move the cursor using the arrow keys on the number key pad Cursor moves only vertically or horizontally or it does not move smoothly on the screen Optical mouse does not track the cursor well Possible solution Turn off the computer by using the mouse reconnect the keyboard to the back of the computer and then turn on the computer Use the Print menu item in the program usually located on the File menu Unplug and reconnect the mouse cable to the computer If the mouse is still not detected turn off the computer reconnect the mouse cable and then restart the computer Restart your computer by
50. ion continued L Computer locking slot for use with a computer lock mechanism When in use the left panel will not open M A 5 in 1 media reader slot with a sliding cover located FA on the top of the computer Supported formats SD MMC MS MS Pro XD N Power button located on the front of the computer To start your HP Firebird press the On left side of the badge Placing the HP Firebird in the proper location When setting up your new HP Firebird consider the best location for it The small size and low noise rating of the computer mean that you might consider setting it on the desktop That location will reduce the amount of dust the computer is exposed to When setting up your new HP Firebird place it where the ventilation openings located on the top and back of the unit A are unobstructed Make sure that all connections are secure and that all cabling is out of the way Do not place cabling in walkways or where it can be stepped on or damaged from placing furniture on it Keep the grill on the top of the system free of dust and do not rest objects or allow pets to sit on top of the system 4 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Using surge protection Help protect the monitor computer and accessories by connecting all power cords for the computer and peripheral devices such as a monitor printer or scanner to a surge protection device such as a power strip with surg
51. iscs drive compatibility 26 features and compatibility 27 Display 44 DVDs High Definition 28 DVI connector using with SLI technology 6 E eSATA hard disk drive connector 3 Ethernet connection 9 ExpressCard 54 expansion slot 3 extended screen mode 7 H Hard disk drive recovery partition 61 Hardware 46 HDMI selecting as the default video output 7 hibernate mode 14 High definition multimedia interface HDMI connector 3 High Definition disc drives 28 HP Firebird turning on for first time 11 l IEEE 1394 connector 3 Internet 48 K Keyboard 50 Index 67 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
52. ker select models only D IEEE 1394 connector This 6 pin connector provides X 0 high speed connectivity for audio video devices storage peripherals PCs or portable devices with very fast transfer rates E External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment eSATA connectors for connecting external SATA hard disk drives NOTE An eSATA connection requires that the drive have its own power connector vise m F 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB connectors for connecting USB 2 0 devices such as a mouse keyboard or digital camera G Ethernet LAN RJ 45 connector This connector allows connection to a local area network LAN H High definition multimedia interface HDMI connector g to connect a TV or monitor You may need to use an adapter VGA to DVI or HDMI to DVI to connect the display to the system See the documentation that came with your display device I DVI Digital video output connector to connect a TV or a9 monitor You may need to use an adapter VGA to DVI or ali HDMI to DVI to connect the display to the system ae See the documentation that came with your display device J Power connector to connect the external power supply provided with the computer amp K ExpressCard 54 expansion slot for attaching optional accessories Setting Up Your HP Firebird 3 Connector LED Button Description and funct
53. logy and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Setting Up Your HP Firebird cccccccsccscscccccccccccccsccccccccsccccccccccccccccsoeee I Gerl Together sirsie oi iiien a SEA T AE AATE SESE RE ie 1 Storing documentation and recovery discs ssccceseeesseseneeeeseeenseeeeeeneeeeteeeneterses 1 Connecting tothe HP Firebird netesirirnis anitae ea a A E 2 Placing the HP Firebird in the proper location cccccceceessececeeeeeeeeeeeeetteeeensseeeenaes 4 Using surg i protection rumot eonia eiria rina Ee DEEE Ea AARE ESEE EA wean A E 5 Using SLI Technology nrnna E A E E E A E AAS a 6 Todisable SU sy gae a a a a n aat a 6 R 6nabling Sllrarmae e tides Rees Geen kesh EEE E 6 Selecting HDMI as the default video output oo eceeeceeseetseeteeeseeneeeseeneeeeeeseenseeaeenes 7 Adjusting the screen mode by using Windows Vista cccsccesereceeeeeereeenteeeteesteeees 7 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Windows Vista ccccssseeesseeeteeeteeenseens 8 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel ccececeereees 8 Setting Up a Local Area Network cccceeceeeseeeeseceeeeneeeneecneeecneecneesseeesnreseneesereeentes 8 Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection cceccseceeesseeeseeeseeenseesneeeneecenseseeesns
54. m A device does not work after installing a new device Possible solution To resolve a device conflict you may need to disable one of the devices or uninstall an old device driver 1 Click the Windows Vista start button rightclick Computer and then click Properties 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager 3 Click the plus sign next to the problem device and check for exclamation points in a yellow circle near the device icon The exclamation point means that there is a device conflict or a problem with the device Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly 4 Ifyou have removed a hardware device and the device driver is listed in the Device Manager this may be causing the device conflict To uninstall the old driver so that the new device driver works properly right click the device click Uninstall and then click OK 5 Double click the name of the device and then select Properties 6 Click the Resources tab to verify that there is a device conflict 7 Click the General tab to see whether your device is enabled and working properly If it is available click the Troubleshoot button and then follow the onscreen instructions in the device troubleshooter wizard 8 Click the Windows Vista start button click the Arrow button next to the Lock button and then click Restart Troubleshooting Computer Problems 47 Internet Access Symptom cannot connect to the Inter
55. mal to open or respond continued System shuts down on its own System hangs during boot and displays an error message about missing Windows files Possible solution Remove unused programs 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel 2 Click Uninstall a program 3 Select the program you want to remove and then click Uninstall 4 Follow the onscreen instructions Check for hard disk drive errors 1 Close all open programs and windows 2 Click the Windows Vista start button and then Computer 3 Right click the hard disk drive that you want to check and then click Properties Click the Tools tab 5 Under Error checking click Check Now 6 If desired place a check mark in the Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check boxes A 7 Click Start If you are prompted to restart the computer click Yes When the computer or its parts get overheated the system shuts down Clean the computer at least every 2 to 3 months and more if it is a dusty environment See Keeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and Dirt Undo any overclocking you may have done to your video card and then restart the system Bad memory modules or a faulty hard disk are known to cause this problem also Run a memory test and a hard disk diagnostic before calling Customer Care Troubleshooting Computer Problems 55 Miscellaneous Symptom Compute
56. marks When writing data to a backup disc HP recommends that you use software that includes write verification functionality This feature compares the data on your hard disk drive with the data copied to the backup media ensuring that it is an exact copy If you encounter recording issues with discs try alternate media different types or brands Also use the Windows Explorer tool to view your files and verify that all content was copied To open Windows Explorer right click the Windows Vista start button and then click Explore Security Updates Keeping your system free from viruses and spyware is just as important as backing up your files To check for security software updates 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel 2 Under Security click Check for Updates 3 Download and install any updates by clicking Install Updates To schedule automatic security updates 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel 2 Under Security click Turn automatic updating on or off 3 Follow onscreen instructions to schedule updates Maintenance 33 Reviewing programs that run automatically at startup To improve system speed and performance set the Windows Start Menu to open only needed software programs 1 Click the Windows Vista start button All Programs and then click Windows Defender Click Tools Click Software Explorer In the Category list select Startup Programs uh
57. net cannot automatically start Internet programs Web pages load slowly Possible solution Verify Internet settings or contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for assistance Verify that you are using the proper cables for your Internet connection type Your computer may have a modem and an Ethernet network adapter also called a network interface card or NIC A modem uses a standard telephone cable to make a dialup connection A NIC uses a network cable to connect to a local area network LAN Do not connect a telephone cable to the NIC Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line doing so may damage the NIC For more information about connecting to the Internet press the Help button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center Verify that the Web browser is installed and set up to work with your ISP Try moving the computer chassis Try to connect again later or contact your ISP for assistance Log in to your ISP and start the desired program Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are selected 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Double click Phone and Modem Options 4 Click the Modems tab and then click the Properties button 5 In the Device status area verify that the modem is working properly Note that Web pages do not always load as quickly as files stored on your computer Web pages may also load sl
58. ngs 3 If necessary select the monitor and then adjust the screen resolution by using the slider under Resolution 4 Click Apply 5 Click Yes if it is present 6 Click OK Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel To change the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click an empty area of the desktop and then click NVIDIA Control Panel 2 Select Standard or Advanced and then click OK 3 Under Display click Change resolution 4 If necessary select the display and then adjust the screen resolution by using the slider under Display resolution ua Click Apply and then click Yes if you want to apply that resolution Or Click No and change the resolution by using the slider under Display resolution again click Apply and then click Yes Setting Up a Local Area Network A home local area network LAN may consist of either a wired or a wireless network that you can use to connect the computer to other devices on the network including other computers The network components may include a hub or a switch which can connect multiple devices to the network or a router which can connect computers or a broadband Internet connection to the network This network connection also enables you to share data and printers or other devices among your computers The network connection to the Internet is usually through a dial up or cable modem A wired network uses Ethernet cables to connect th
59. ns off the display and mutes the audio but otherwise keeps the computer operational During Away mode the computer can continue to perform tasks such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a remote location Using Shut Down For best results when using Windows Vista turn off the system without pressing the power rocker switch on the front of the computer 1 Close any open software programs by clicking the X at the upper right corner of each program window Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button Click Shut Down Turn off the monitor ak ON Restarting the HP Firebird When you restart the HP Firebird the system clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory Restarting is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for the system Also you may want fo install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer and doing so may require that you restart the system after installation To restart the HP Firebird 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Restart Or Press the Power button on the left side of the badge on the front of the system Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to restart 12 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model
60. or Away modes automatically when it is idle for a specified number of minutes To put the system into a mode automatically modify the power management settings OouhWwWhN Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Power Options Click Change when the computer sleeps For Sleep or Away mode select an option from the Put the computer to sleep drop down menu and click Save changes Or For Hibernate or Away mode a Click Change advanced power settings b Click the plus sign next to Sleep c Click an item and make selections and then click Apply d Click OK Connecting to the Internet The HP Firebird can connect to the Internet through a cable or telephone DSL modem or using a local area network LAN Check with your Internet Service Provider ISP for specific information on the connection To make the hardware connections see Setting Up Your HP Firebird To connect to the Internet 1 2 3 Sign up with an ISP If you already have an account with an ISP skip this step and follow the instructions provided by the ISP Connect to the Internet You must connect through your ISP Usually the ISP provides an icon on the desktop after installation Double click the ISP provided icon on the desktop and log in Open your Web browser and browse the Internet NOTE If you have questions contact your ISP directly Turning On
61. our computer Recovery methods are described here after the instructions for making your own recovery disc Making a System Recovery Disc One of the first things you should do when you purchase a new computer is make a system recovery disc This disc can be used in the event of a system crash where your system stops working altogether or if your system becomes corrupted If this happens and you do not have a recovery disc it may be impossible to recover your system With this procedure you create a disc from the recovery image on your hard disk drive This image contains the operating system and software files originally installed on your computer at the factory Creating the recovery file First you create a recovery file that you record or burn to a disc 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click All Programs 2 Click HP Tools and Support and then click Create Recovery DVD A window opens showing a progress bar The creation process can take up to 15 minutes A iso file VDRS iso is created on your desktop Recording the recovery file to disc method one There are two methods for writing the VDRS iso file to disc This first method takes a little longer but it allows for write verification so it ensures that your disc works and that the data is verified 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click All Programs 2 Click CyberLink Power2Go and then click Power2Go 3 In the Disc Type field sel
62. owly if there is currently a high demand for the Web site 48 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Internet Access continued Symptom My Internet browser home page changed to something did not want Unwanted pop up advertisements display on my computer when am connected to the Internet Possible solution You may have spyware on your computer Spyware is software that usually runs silently in the background on your computer collecting and sending information about you and your use of the computer to another person or system on the Internet You can find and remove spyware from your computer by using any one of a number of software programs available for this purpose including Windows Defender To scan for spyware by using Windows Defender 1 Click the Windows Vista start button All Programs then click Windows Defender 2 Click Scan Note that many of the popular virus protection programs also include tools that scan for and remove spyware from your computer To avoid getting spyware on your computer m Do not install programs if you are not sure they come from reputable companies Check the company Web site carefully for information about what is included with the program m Do not automatically click Yes when a download window asks if it is OK to install a program on your computer Read the message in the window and ensure that it is a software program that you really want T
63. poster shows how to set up the HP Firebird m This section shows the location of components and connectors on the system m The computer box contains printed details or updates regarding the HP Firebird Storing documentation and recovery discs Store all user manuals and warranty information in an easy to find safe location Hewlett Packard recommends that you store the system recovery discs with the documentation This allows easy access to all important system documents and files Setting Up Your HP Firebird 1 Connecting to the HP Firebird Connect the main hardware devices such as the monitor keyboard and mouse to the back of the HP Firebird Other peripheral devices such as a printer scanner or camera also plug into connectors on the back of the HP Firebird The following table shows some but not all connectors NOTE The location availability and number of connectors on the system may vary 2 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Connector LED Button Description and function aO A Audio Out connector for audio to powered speakers or headphones 0 B Mic In connector C Optical Out connector Optical S PDIF output provides eL a digital audio signal to connect to the Optical In on a set of digital speakers The digital speakers split up the audio signal to the correct spea
64. r overheats Error message Insufficient memory System starts but blue screens appear randomly in Windows and system reboots Possible solution If your computer is liquid cooled and you replaced the power supply check that you have reconnected all the cables A buildup of dust also causes overheating See Keeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and Dirt Close all open programs and then try the s 7 desired task again or restart your computer ee click the Windows Vista start button click the Arrow button next to the Lock button and then click Restart If the message displays again consider purchasing and installing additional memory This can be caused by a bad memory module Run a memory test using System Recovery Try to get an error code from the blue screen by disabling automatic restart m Reboot your PC m Press F8 after the memory count but before Windows loads m Select Safe Mode and then press Enter m On the desktop rightclick on My Computer and click Properties m In Vista click Advanced System Settings In XP click the Advanced tab Then click Settings under Startup and Recovery m Uncheck Automatically restart and click OK then click OK again and then restart normally Back in Windows again wait until you get another blue screen and record the error code along with any files mentioned Customer Care will ask for this information 56 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may va
65. r specific files folders and drives Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop Click the Norton Internet Security tab Click the Tasks amp Scans bar Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Click Create Custom Scan and then click Next Click Add Folders or Add Files Place a check mark next to the files and folders that you want to scan click Add and then click Next NOUR ON 0 Type a name for your customized scan and then click Finish 9 Click Schedule next to the customized scan that you just created 10 Click New 11 Set the frequency and time that you want the scan to run 12 When you are done click OK NOTE If the computer is in Sleep mode the Norton Internet Security program does not perform a scheduled antivirus scan Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 23 24 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Using DVD Media Drives Your computer can come with one of several types of DVD drives that allow you to perform different tasks What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have Allows you to DVD RW R Blu ray DVD RW R Read data from CDs Play music CDs e Read DVDs e Record burn data or music to discs Play DVD movies e Record burn DVD movies Read Blu ray discs Record data to Blu ray discs Handling CDs and DVDs To avoid damaging a disc follow these guidelines m Return the
66. rd edges Wipe the body of the mouse and the mouse cord with cleaning wipes or a cloth and cleanser HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Troubleshooting Computer Problems The troubleshooting tables in this section appear in the following order m Audio Video Hard Disk Drive Internet Access Power Performance m Miscellaneous CD and DVD Drives Display Monitor Hardware Installation Keyboard and Mouse For more information about monitor problems or for problems related specifically to your printer refer to the documentation provided by the product manufacturer Audio Symptom No sound is produced Possible solution Press the Mute button on the keyboard to see whether the Mute feature is enabled Or 1 Click the Windows Vista start button and then click Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound and then click Adjust system volume 3 If programs are muted click the Mute button to unmute them Click the Volume icon on the task bar or use the keyboard controls to increase the volume Ensure that powered active speakers are turned on Turn off your computer and reconnect the speakers Ensure that the speakers are connected to an audio connector not a Line In or headphone connector Press the Sleep button select models only or the Esc key on the keyboard to resume from Sleep mode Unplug headphones if they are connected to your computer Troubleshooting
67. re and Sound and then click Mouse 3 Click the Pointer Options tab 4 Adjust the Motion slider toward either Slow or Fast to decrease or increase the speed at which the cursor responds to mouse movement 5 Click OK N Power Symptom Computer will not turn on or start Error message Invalid system disk or Non System disk or disk error Computer does not turn off when the Power button is pressed Computer shuts down automatically Possible solution Ensure that the cables connecting the computer to the external power source are plugged in properly If the screen is blank the monitor may not be properly connected Connect the monitor to the computer plug it in and turn it on See the Display Monitor entry in this guide for more details Test the wall outlet by connecting a different electrical device to it Incompatible memory RAM may have been installed Reinstall the old memory to return the computer to its original state Reseat the hard disk drive data and power cables When drive activity stops remove the disk and press the spacebar on the keyboard The computer should start up Press the Power button on the left side of the badge until the computer turns off The computer may be in an exceedingly hot environment Let it cool down Ensure that the computer air vents are not blocked and that the internal fan is running Note that your computer may not have an internal fan
68. re and new versions of your favorite programs Hard Disk Diagnostic Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand saving you a lot of surprises in the future Yearly System Recovery In time your system may still get bogged down depending on the usage of the computer Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows installation clean restoring it to the original configuration when you first powered up your system Remember to make a backup first Before proceeding with a system wipe see the System Recovery section in this guide for further details Caring for Your HP Firebird 31 32 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Maintenance To ensure that your computer works at peak performance HP recommends that you keep current backups of your important data protect against data loss and perform simple maintenance of your computer Creating System Recovery Discs One of the first things to do when you get a new computer is to create system recovery discs In the event of a full system crash these discs can be used to return your system to its original factory condition Refer to the System Recovery section of this guide for details Creating Data Backup Discs An external hard disk drive is the best way to back up important data Or use CD or DVD recording or burning software to create backup discs of important information including personal files e mail messages and Web site book
69. rity and then click Norton Internet Security 2 Click a task under Tasks amp Scans and then follow any onscreen instructions For information about using and updating the Norton Internet Security software open Norton Internet Security and then click Help under Quick Links Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time 21 Manually running a scan To select and run a scan uhons 6 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop Click the Norton Internet Security tab Click the Tasks amp Scans bar Click Run a Scan Select Run Full System Scan to scan your entire hard disk drives for viruses and security risks Depending on the number of files on your computer this may take several minutes When the scan is complete click Finish Setting a Full System Scan time To schedule a time for a Norton Internet Security Full System Scan ON OU BRWHND Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the desktop Click the Norton Internet Security tab Click the Tasks amp Scans bar Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Click New Set the frequency and time that you want the scan to run When you are done click OK NOTE If the computer is in Sleep mode the Norton Internet Security program does not perform a scheduled antivirus scan 22 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Setting up a Custom Scan time To create a Custom Scan fo
70. rom Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped Download all available updates and install them onto the computer Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices After you set up the HP Firebird you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices Keep in mind the following important guidelines m Before installation make a restore point by using the Microsoft System Restore program Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click Backup and Restore Center Click Create a restore point or change settings qgawmrmeoaorserea In the System Properties window on the System Protection tab click Create Follow the onscreen instructions The restore point is a snapshot of the computer settings By using System Restore you ensure that you have a stable set of settings to use For information on System Restore go to the Microsoft Web site at http www microsoft com worldwide m Choose software that is compatible with the computer check the operating system memory and other requirements listed for the new software m Install the new software according to the directions provided by the software manufacturer If you need help check the manufacturer s documentation or customer se
71. rvice information m If you need to restore factory settings after you install a program that is incompatible a Make sure you are logged in as an Administrator b Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar c Click Help and Support d Click Recover factory settings e Choose an option and then follow the onscreen instructions m For antivirus software uninstall the existing software program before reinstalling it or installing a new antivirus program NOTE Use only licensed original software Installing copied software may be illegal or it may result in an unstable installation or infect the computer with a virus 20 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to Your HP Firebird You can copy files from the old computer to your new HP Firebird by using media such as CDs or DVDs memory sticks or personal media drives You can also copy certain settings such as Web browser Favorites and address books by using Windows Easy Transfer software which is included with Microsoft Windows Vista To transfer your files and settings 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar 2 Click Help and Support 3 Type transfer files into the Search Help box 4 Click the overview article Transfer files and settings from another computer This article describes a Microsoft solution for moving your files to your new computer Click Windows Easy Transfer
72. ry by model Updating Drivers A driver is a software program that enables your computer to communicate with an attached device such as a printer hard disk drive mouse or keyboard Complete the following procedure to update a driver or to revert or roll back to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your problem NOTE Use driver updates from HP only Driver versions available directly from component manufacturers could potentially harm your computer 1 Click the Windows Vista start button right click Computer and then click Properties N Under Tasks click Device Manager 3 Click the plus sign to expand the type of device for which you want to update or roll back the driver for example DVD CD ROM drives 4 Double click the specific item for example HP DVD Writer 640b Click the Driver tab 6 To update a driver click Update Driver and then follow the onscreen instructions Or To revert to an earlier version of a driver click Rollback Driver and then follow the onscreen instructions u Updating Drivers 57 58 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model System Recovery Should your system fail or become corrupted you have options You might be able to recover your system from the recovery partition on the hard disk drive from a recovery disc you made before the system failed or from the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system OS disc included with y
73. s but one powering on listening for error codes powering off adding another etc recording notes as you go Contact Customer Care after you have written down the code s and tried reseating components or require help doing so Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows Vista 1 Right click the desktop and then click Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Adjust the Resolution slider as necessary 44 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Hard Disk Drive Symptom Computer seems to be locked up and is not responding Error message Hard disk drive error Possible solution Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not responding or restart the computer 1 Press the Ctrl Alt and Delete keys on the keyboard simultaneously 2 Click Start Task Manager 3 Select the program that is not responding and then click End Task If closing programs does not work restart the computer 1 Press the Ctrl Alt and Delete keys on the keyboard simultaneously 2 Click the arrow next to the red Shut Down button and then click Restart Or 1 Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to turn off the computer 2 Press the Power button on the left side of the badge to start the computer Press the Help button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center or refer to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support Troubleshooting Computer Problems 4
74. s well as most computer DVD ROM and CD ROM drives m The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD ROM drives CD R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD RW discs are Blu ray disc drives are required to play Blu ray discs Blu ray disc drives can read Blu ray discs and record to Blu ray discs m HD disc drives are capable of playing HD discs but not recording HD data to disc The DVD Writer CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to almost every type of optical disc Writing speed rates for the DVD Writer CD Writer drive are fast allowing quick recording times 26 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Disc Features and Compatibility Table Can be Plays in Plays in recorded Plays in home or home DVD Disc File type onto computer car stereo player CD ROM Data No Yes No No Music No Yes Yes Varies by model CD R Data Yes Yes No No Music Yes Yes Varies by Varies by model model CD RW Data Yes Yes No No Music Yes Yes Varies by Varies by model model DVD ROM Data No Yes No No DVD movie No Yes No Yes DVD RAM Dota Yes Varies by No No model DVD movie Yes Varies by No Varies by model model DVD R Data Yes Yes No No and DVD R DVD movie Yes Yes No Varies by model Double Data Yes Varies by No Varies by layer model model DVD R DVD R DVD movie Yes Varies by No Varies by model model DVD RW Data Yes Yes No No and DVD RW DVD movie Yes Yes
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76. ton on the taskbar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Sleep To wake from Sleep mode m Press the Sleep button on the keyboard Or m Quickly press the Power button on the left side of the badge on the front of the HP Firebird If the system does not work properly when you wake it from Sleep mode restart the computer Using Hibernate mode Hibernate mode is available as an advanced power setting When the system is in Hibernate mode it saves to the hard disk drive everything that is in computer memory turns off the monitor and the hard disk drive and then turns itself off When you turn on the system again your programs folders and documents are restored to the screen To put the HP Firebird into Hibernate mode manually 1 Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbar 2 Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button 3 Click Hibernate if it is present NOTE If Hibernate is not present you can set up the computer to go into Hibernate mode automatically see Automatic Sleep Hibernate or Away mode To wake the HP Firebird from Hibernate mode press the Power button on the left side of the badge on the front of the system If the system does not work properly when you wake it from Hibernate mode restart the computer 14 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Automatic Sleep Hibernate or Away mode You can set the HP Firebird to go into Sleep Hibernate
77. ture and to create edit or delete the account password m Guest s allowed to use most software and change system settings that do not affect other users or the security of the system Is not allowed to change other user settings or passwords or install software Does not have access to password protected files folders and settings 16 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Creating multiple user accounts on the same system has certain advantages as well as some drawbacks m Advantages to multiple user accounts m Ability to create individual user settings m Ability to limit access to software for certain users m Drawbacks to multiple user accounts More memory RAM usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan Protecting the HP Firebird Protect the HP Firebird personal settings and data from a variety of risks by using m Passwords m Antivirus software m Firewall software a Critical security updates NOTE Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents but they may not be able to prevent software attacks or to prevent the system from being mishandled or stolen Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use of the computer or user account User password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software antivirus and firewall program Unauthorized access to data Norton
78. uses the operating system and installed software programs during normal operation If your system works improperly or stops you may be able to repair it using one of the two methods below Restart your HP Firebird Restarting is the simplest method of repair for your system When you restart the computer reloads the operating system and software into its memory To restart your HP Firebird 1 Close all open programs and windows 2 Click the Windows Vista start i button click the Arrow button next to E the Lock button and then click Restart Turn off your HP Firebird When you turn off your HP Firebird and then turn it on again you force the system to reload the operating system into its memory which clears some tracking information This may eliminate some problems that can remain after you perform a restart To turn off your HP Firebird 1 Close all open programs and windows 2 Click the Windows Vista start j button click the Arrow button next to ae the Lock button and then click Shut Down 3 Restart your system by pressing the Power button on the left side of the badge on the front of the HP Firebird Troubleshooting Computer Problems 53 Performance continued Symptom Software programs and files take longer than normal to open or respond Possible solution If you created multiple user accounts on your computer ensure that no other users are logged in If there are multiple users logg

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