HP Firebird with DNA 802, Firebird with DNA 803 manual Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors

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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.

1Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Computer.

2Right-click the hard disk drive that you want to check, and then click Properties.

3Click the Tools tab.

4Under Error-checking, click Check Now.

5If desired, place a check mark in the Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check boxes.

6Click Start. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. The computer will restart and check the hard 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 a certain point, the system can overheat, causing automatic shutdown.

To clean the HP Firebird you will need:

￿A clean, dry, lint-free cloth

￿Isopropyl or rubbing alcohol (optional)

￿Small battery-operated vacuum cleaner

￿Can of compressed air with small sprayer tube

36HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)

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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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