HP Blackbird 002-01A Gaming System, Blackbird 002-21A Gaming System manual Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Getting Help Using the KeyboardTurning On the Computer for the First Time Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Using the MouseIntroducing Your Computer Software Using the Memory Card Reader Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing Windows Media Center Managing FilesVii Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111Working with Pictures and Videos 143 Creating Audio and Data Discs 133Index 153 Putting the Computer Together Setting Up the ComputerPlacing the computer in the proper location Using surge protectionConnector/LED/Button Description and function Connecting to the computerAudio Line Out to powered speakers Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Connecting Other DevicesClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Connecting a Modem Setting Up a Wired Ethernet ConnectionSound Connector Types Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneIllustrations Sound connector Illustration TypeSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Speaker types Speaker ConfigurationsName Speaker system See Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 4.1 Four speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting 5.1 Five speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Select models only Connecting 7.1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakersColor Description Connecting your home stereo system optionalComputer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installationHome audio installation procedure Home audio installationComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Getting Started features vary by model Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting HeadphonesUsing a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connector Description Connecting the speakersConnecting the FlexiJack connector Finding Support and Information Getting HelpFinding Guides on the Web Using the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & ToolsTurning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using Shut Down Using the Reset buttonClick Shut Down Using Sleep mode Using LockAutomatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Using Hibernate modeRestarting the Computer Connecting to the InternetUsing the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsProtecting the Computer Password Function Using antivirus softwareClick All Programs Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Click Recover factory settings Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesClick Help and Support Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Icon Label Description Special keyboard buttonsUsing the Mouse Buttons Using the MouseAutoscrolling ScrollingPanning Switching mouse button functions Changing Mouse SettingsChanging mouse pointer speed Changing the double-click speedChanging the scroll wheel speed Turning on the ClickLock optionAdjusting speaker volume Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsSelecting a microphone Configuring the audio card software Configuring audio outputSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Configuring the FlexiJack connectorUsing Audio Creation Mode Click the Speaker Configuration tab Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerRealtek HD Audio Manager control screens Click Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundConfiguring Speaker and Sound Options Getting Started features vary by model Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Retasking front panel audio connectorsAudio output overview Configuring multistreaming audioAudio input overview When to use multistreaming audioClick the Device Advanced Settings button Setting up multistreaming audioType 6 connectors only Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterSelecting recording devices Click Windows Media CenterResolving sound issues Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning More About Software Using the All Programs menu Using the Windows Start Button MenuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop iconsOrganizing the All Programs list Using the Control PanelResizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Restricting Internet content Using a BrowserSearching the Internet Opening AVG software Using the AVG Antivirus SoftwareClick Internet Explorer Scheduling a full system scan time Manually running a system scanClick New Schedule Sending and Receiving E-Mail Setting up a custom scanUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Using Windows MailSoftware Quick Reference Table Click All Programs Click Windows MailWith this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Organizing Files with Folders Managing FilesMoving Files Creating FoldersFinding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Copying Files Using a PrinterGetting Started features vary by model Using the CD and DVD Drives Using CD and DVD Media DrivesAllows you to Blu-rayInserting and removing CDs and DVDs Handling CDs and DVDsCompatibility Information DVD-RW Disc Features and Compatibility TableCD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference TableUsing Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion GuideMiniSD Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMMC Plus MMC MobileFormatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity LightTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Setting Up Windows Media CenterWindows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Start menu items Windows Media Center FeaturesPlaying Internet radio Right music for the momentSharing your digital memories Transforming your living space into a theater Navigating Windows Media CenterOnline media Opening Windows Media Center with a mouseSelecting items in Windows Media Center Using the Windows Media Center menu barsWindows Media Center control menu Inset window Full-screen modeIcon Action Windows Media Center Settings categories Changing Windows Media Center SettingsGeneral Startup and Window behavior Getting Started features vary by model Click Save changes Using Windows Media Center power settingsGetting Started features vary by model Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using MusicUsing Music with Windows Media Center Click Library Setup Using the music libraryAdding music to the music library Adding music files from the hard disk driveClick Add folders on this computer, and then click Next Adding music files from a CDClick music library Playing Music Files in Windows Media Center Using supported music file typesDeleting music files from the music library Click Visualizations or Visualization Options Changing the visualization settingsPlaying an album in Windows Media Center Creating a Queue in Windows Media CenterPlaying a song in Windows Media Center Click Play AlbumFinding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using album detailsSearching for music tracks and files Using Search in Windows Media CenterCreating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media CenterPlaying Music CDs Listening to Online Radio StationsPlaying DVDs Playing CDs with Windows Media PlayerTroubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDsPlaying DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Using country/region codesChanging the DVD movie language Changing the DVD SettingsChanging DVD closed captioning Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Changing DVD Audio SettingsPlaying CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDsGetting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingBefore you begin creating discs Audio CD tipsCreating video discs Creating audio CDsCopying a disc Copying a disc using two disc drivesCreating data discs What is LightScribe? Making a disc label using LightScribe TechnologyUnder Select the label’s layout and background Making a paper disc labelBack of Front Cover paper insert label Under Select the label’s layout and background Getting Started features vary by model Working with Pictures and Videos Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center Viewing Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding picture files from the hard disk drive Click Pictures + Videos Click picture libraryClick Pictures + Videos and then click picture library Viewing pictures as a slide showClick Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Viewing a slide show with music Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center Using supported picture file types in Windows Media CenterFixing red eye or contrast Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red Eye Cropping pictures in Windows Media CenterClick Touch Up Rotating pictures Printing Pictures in Windows Media CenterClick Pictures + Videos Playing Videos in Windows Media Center Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media CenterPlaying digital videos Using supported video file typesClick Pictures + Videos Click video library Creating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media Center Transferring and Recording Video FilesRecording analog and digital video files Index Headphones using Safety & Comfort Guide 39 safety warnings Part number
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