HP Firebird with DNA 802 Using DVD Media Drives, Caring for Your HP Firebird Maintenance, Index

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Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software

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Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software

21

Manually running a scan

22

Setting a Full System Scan time

22

Setting up a Custom Scan time

23

Using DVD Media Drives

25

Handling CDs and DVDs

25

Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs

26

Compatibility Information

26

Disc Features and Compatibility Table

27

Optical Drive Quick Reference Table

28

Using Blu-ray Disc Drives

29

Caring for Your HP Firebird

31

Maintenance

33

Creating System Recovery Discs

33

Creating Data Backup Discs

33

Security Updates

33

Reviewing programs that run automatically at startup

34

Running the Disk Cleanup Program

34

Manual Disk Cleanup

34

Automatic Disk Cleanup

34

Running the Disk Defragmenter Program

35

Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors

36

Keeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and Dirt

36

Cleaning the HP Firebird

37

Cleaning fans, heat sink, and inside the HP Firebird

38

Cleaning the keyboard and mouse

38

Troubleshooting Computer Problems

39

Audio

39

CD and DVD Drives

41

Video

43

Display (Monitor)

44

Hard Disk Drive

45

Hardware Installation

46

Internet Access

48

Keyboard and Mouse

50

Power

51

Performance

53

Miscellaneous

56

Updating Drivers

57

System Recovery

59

Making a System Recovery Disc

59

System Recovery

60

Recovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk drive

61

Recovery from the recovery disc

63

Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc

64

Post-recovery Procedure

66

Index

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Contents HP Firebird USA Table of Contents Using DVD Media Drives Caring for Your HP Firebird MaintenanceTroubleshooting Computer Problems Updating Drivers System RecoveryStoring documentation and recovery discs Setting Up Your HP FirebirdGet It Together Connecting to the HP Firebird Connector/LED/Button Description and function Placing the HP Firebird in the proper location Opening the HP Firebird Using surge protectionClosing the HP Firebird To disable SLI Using SLI TechnologyRe-enabling SLI Adjusting the screen mode by using Windows Vista Selecting Hdmi as the default video outputClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Adjusting the screen resolution by using Windows VistaSetting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time Finding More InformationTurning On the HP Firebird Finding information on the WebUsing Shut Down Turning Off the HP FirebirdRestarting the HP Firebird Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbarUsing Sleep Mode Using LockUsing the Power button to restart your HP Firebird Using Hibernate mode Connecting to the Internet Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeUsing the HP Firebird with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User AccountsComputer risk Security feature Protecting the HP FirebirdUsing passwords Configuring for automatic Microsoft software updates Password FunctionGuidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Installing critical security updatesUsing the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software Setting a Full System Scan time Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System ScanManually running a scan Click the Norton Internet Security tabSetting up a Custom Scan time Click Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom ScansHP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Using DVD Media Drives Handling CDs and DVDsAllows you to Blu-ray DVD+RW/+RCompatibility Information Inserting and removing CDs and DVDsDisc Features and Compatibility Table DVD-RDouble LayerOptical Drive Quick Reference Table Double Combo LightOptical ScribeUsing Blu-ray Disc Drives DVD+ ROM RAM RW/-R RW/+RHP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Caring for Your HP Firebird HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Maintenance Creating System Recovery DiscsCreating Data Backup Discs Security UpdatesRunning the Disk Cleanup Program Manual Disk CleanupAutomatic Disk Cleanup Keep the system tray cleanRunning the Disk Defragmenter Program Click Start Task ManagerChecking for Hard Disk Drive Errors Keeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and DirtCleaning the HP Firebird Cleaning ventsCleaning fans, heat sink, and inside the HP Firebird Cleaning the keyboard and mouseTroubleshooting Computer Problems AudioIs available for Windows Media Player CD and DVD Drives To the disc Video Display Monitor Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next toSymptom Click Hardware and Sound Internet AccessDouble-clickPhone and Modem Options Then click Windows Defender Click the Windows Vista start button, All ProgramsBlocker Keyboard and Mouse Power Click the Pointer Options tabClick the Windows Vista start button, click Settings Click Clock, Language, and Region, and then clickDate and Time TimeClick the Windows Vista start PerformanceShut Down Click Start Task Manager Click Uninstall a program System errors and Scan for and attempt recoveryClick the Windows Vista start button, and then Bad sectors check boxesMiscellaneous Click the Windows Vista start buttonUpdating Drivers HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model System Recovery Making a System Recovery DiscCreating the recovery file Recording the recovery file to disc-method oneSystem Recovery Recording the recovery file to disc-method twoRecovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk drive Recovery from the Windows Start MenuRecovery if you cannot get to the desktop Recovery from the recovery disc Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc Using the Application and Driver Recovery disc Click Custom Advanced installPost-recovery Procedure Index NumericsSafety & Comfort Guide 16 safety warnings
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