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9Select the edition of Windows you purchased, and then click Next.

If you entered your product key number, Windows automatically determines which edition you have.

10Accept the license terms by placing a check mark in the check box, and then click Next.

11Click Custom (Advanced) install.

12In the next window, use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Drive.

13Click 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. You will lose data if it is not backed up.

14Ensure 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.

15Click OK.

Note that the partition you deleted now shows Unallocated Space.

16Click Next.

A window opens, showing the installation progress.

17Wait while the computer prepares the desktop.

18It 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:

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

2Click User Accounts and Family Safety, User Accounts, and then click Turn User Account Control on or off.

3Remove the check mark from the Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer check box, and then click OK.

4Restart the computer when prompted.

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Contents HP Firebird USA Table of Contents Caring for Your HP Firebird Maintenance Using DVD Media DrivesTroubleshooting Computer Problems Updating Drivers System RecoverySetting Up Your HP Firebird Storing documentation and recovery discsGet It Together Connecting to the HP Firebird Connector/LED/Button Description and function Placing the HP Firebird in the proper location Using surge protection Opening the HP FirebirdClosing the HP Firebird Using SLI Technology To disable SLIRe-enabling SLI Selecting Hdmi as the default video output Adjusting the screen mode by using Windows VistaClick Display Settings Adjusting the screen resolution by using Windows Vista Setting Up a Local Area NetworkSetting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Finding More Information Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First TimeTurning On the HP Firebird Finding information on the WebTurning Off the HP Firebird Using Shut DownRestarting the HP Firebird Click the Windows Vista start button on the taskbarUsing Lock Using Sleep ModeUsing the Power button to restart your HP Firebird Using Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Connecting to the InternetSetting Up User Accounts Using the HP Firebird with Safety and ComfortProtecting the HP Firebird Computer risk Security featureUsing passwords Password Function Configuring for automatic Microsoft software updatesInstalling critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesUsing the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System Scan Setting a Full System Scan timeManually running a scan Click the Norton Internet Security tabClick Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Setting up a Custom Scan timeHP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Handling CDs and DVDs Using DVD Media DrivesAllows you to Blu-ray DVD+RW/+RInserting and removing CDs and DVDs Compatibility InformationDVD-R Disc Features and Compatibility TableDouble LayerDouble Combo Light Optical Drive Quick Reference TableOptical ScribeDVD+ ROM RAM RW/-R RW/+R Using Blu-ray Disc DrivesHP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Caring for Your HP Firebird HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Creating System Recovery Discs MaintenanceCreating Data Backup Discs Security UpdatesManual Disk Cleanup Running the Disk Cleanup ProgramAutomatic Disk Cleanup Keep the system tray cleanClick Start Task Manager Running the Disk Defragmenter ProgramKeeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and Dirt Checking for Hard Disk Drive ErrorsCleaning vents Cleaning the HP FirebirdCleaning the keyboard and mouse Cleaning fans, heat sink, and inside the HP FirebirdAudio Troubleshooting Computer ProblemsIs available for Windows Media Player CD and DVD Drives To the disc Video Display Monitor Hard Disk Drive Windows Vista start button, click the Arrow button next to Hardware InstallationSymptom Internet Access Click Hardware and SoundDouble-clickPhone and Modem Options Click the Windows Vista start button, All Programs Then click Windows DefenderBlocker Keyboard and Mouse Click the Pointer Options tab PowerClick Clock, Language, and Region, and then click Click the Windows Vista start button, click SettingsDate and Time TimePerformance Click the Windows Vista startShut Down Click Start Task Manager System errors and Scan for and attempt recovery Click Uninstall a programClick the Windows Vista start button, and then Bad sectors check boxesClick the Windows Vista start button MiscellaneousUpdating Drivers HP Firebird Desktop Essentials Features may vary by model Making a System Recovery Disc System RecoveryCreating the recovery file Recording the recovery file to disc-method oneRecording the recovery file to disc-method two System RecoveryRecovery from the Windows Start Menu Recovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk driveRecovery if you cannot get to the desktop Recovery from the recovery disc Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc Click Custom Advanced install Using the Application and Driver Recovery discPost-recovery Procedure Numerics IndexSafety & Comfort Guide 16 safety warnings
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Firebird with DNA 803, Firebird with DNA 802 specifications

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