HP Blackbird 002-21A Gaming System manual Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center

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Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center

Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here, 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:

Press the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard.

Or

Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support.

Using the PC Help & Tools Folder

The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for computer owners, such as support information and programs.

To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click All Programs.

3Click PC Help & Tools.

4Click Hardware Diagnostic Tools to view or use these tools.

Using the hardware diagnostic tools

The hardware diagnostic tools help you to do the following:

View the computer system information, such as memory usage, drive capacity and CPU usage.

Find alerts about your computer.

Show information, and run diagnostic tests on computer hardware and some computer peripheral hardware, such as printers, monitors, speakers, and network adapters.

Run a computer system test.

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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 CD and DVD Media Drives Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing Windows Media Center Managing FilesPlaying CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111 ViiWorking with Pictures and Videos 143 Creating Audio and Data Discs 133Index 153 Setting Up the Computer Putting the Computer TogetherUsing surge protection Placing the computer in the proper locationConnecting to the computer Connector/LED/Button Description and functionAudio 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 Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Connecting a ModemConnecting Speakers or Microphone Sound Connector TypesSound connector Illustration Type IllustrationsSound 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 Connecting 7.1 Seven speakers and a subwoofer audio speakers Select models onlyConnecting your home stereo system optional Color DescriptionHome stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connectionHome 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 Connecting the speakers Connector DescriptionConnecting the FlexiJack connector Finding Support and Information Getting HelpFinding Guides on the Web Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using the PC Help & Tools FolderUsing 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 Lock Using Sleep modeUsing Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeConnecting to the Internet Restarting the ComputerUsing the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsProtecting the Computer Using antivirus software Password FunctionUsing firewall software Click All ProgramsInstalling critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Recover factory settingsClick Help and Support Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Special keyboard buttons Icon Label DescriptionUsing the Mouse Using the Mouse ButtonsAutoscrolling ScrollingPanning Changing Mouse Settings Switching mouse button functionsChanging mouse pointer speed Changing the double-click speedTurning on the ClickLock option Changing the scroll wheel speedConfiguring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volumeSelecting a microphone Configuring audio output Configuring the audio card softwareConfiguring the FlexiJack connector Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modesUsing Audio Creation Mode Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager Click the Speaker Configuration tabRealtek HD Audio Manager control screens Click Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundConfiguring Speaker and Sound Options Getting Started features vary by model Retasking front panel audio connectors Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default DeviceConfiguring multistreaming audio Audio output overviewWhen to use multistreaming audio Audio input overviewSetting up multistreaming audio Click the Device Advanced Settings buttonConfiguring audio for Windows Media Center Type 6 connectors onlySelecting recording devices Click Windows Media CenterResolving sound issues Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning More About Software Using the Windows Start Button Menu Using the All Programs menuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop iconsUsing the Control Panel Organizing the All Programs listResizing 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 Setting up a custom scan Sending and Receiving E-MailUsing Windows Mail Using the e-mail program provided by your ISPSoftware Quick Reference Table Click All Programs Click Windows MailWith this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Managing Files Organizing Files with FoldersCreating Folders Moving FilesFinding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Using a Printer Copying FilesGetting Started features vary by model Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD DrivesAllows you to Blu-rayHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and removing CDs and DVDsCompatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table DVD-RWOptical Drive Quick Reference Table CD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+RUsing Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models onlyCard Insert the media Slot reader Location MiniSDMMC Plus MMC MobileUnderstanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory CardTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Setting Up Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizardWindows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Features Windows Media Center Start menu itemsPlaying Internet radio Right music for the momentSharing your digital memories Navigating Windows Media Center Transforming your living space into a theaterOnline media Opening Windows Media Center with a mouseUsing the Windows Media Center menu bars Selecting items in Windows Media CenterWindows 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 Using Windows Media Center power settings Click Save changesGetting Started features vary by model Using Music Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDsUsing Music with Windows Media Center Using the music library Click Library SetupAdding 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 Changing the visualization settings Click Visualizations or Visualization OptionsCreating a Queue in Windows Media Center Playing an album in Windows Media CenterPlaying a song in Windows Media Center Click Play AlbumUsing album details Finding and Playing an Album Windows Media CenterUsing Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and filesCreating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View QueueListening to Online Radio Stations Playing Music CDsPlaying CDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVDsUsing Windows Media Center to play DVDs Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDsUsing country/region codes Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media CenterChanging the DVD Settings Changing the DVD movie languageChanging DVD closed captioning Changing DVD Audio Settings Playing DVDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Playing Video CDs VCDs Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media PlayerGetting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDsAudio CD tips Before you begin creating discsCreating audio CDs Creating video discsCopying a disc using two disc drives Copying a discCreating data discs Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology What is LightScribe?Under 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 Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding 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 Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Playing Videos in 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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