Table of Contents | HP Blackbird 002-01A Gaming System specs

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Setting Up the Computer	1
Putting the Computer Together	1
Placing the computer in the proper location	2
Using surge protection	2
Connecting to the computer	3
Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology	5
Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)	6
Connecting Other Devices	8
Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs	8
Adjusting the Monitor	8
Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista	8
Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel	9
Setting Up a Local Area Network	9
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection	10
Connecting a Modem	10
Connecting Speakers or Microphone	11
Sound Connector Types	11
Connecting a Microphone	14
Speaker Configurations	15
Speaker types	15
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers	16
Connecting 4.1 (Four speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers	17
Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers	18
Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers	20
Connecting your home stereo system (optional)	21
2.1 home stereo installation	22
5.1 home audio installation	23
5.1 home audio installation procedure	23
7.1 home audio installation	25
7.1 home audio installation procedure	26
Connecting digital audio	27

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Getting Started USA Table of Contents Using the Keyboard Getting HelpTurning On the Computer for the First Time Using the Mouse Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsIntroducing Your Computer Software Managing Files Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the Memory Card Reader Using Windows Media Center Vii Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111 Creating Audio and Data Discs 133 Working with Pictures and Videos 143Index 153 Putting the Computer Together Setting Up the Computer Placing the computer in the proper location Using surge protection Connector/LED/Button Description and function Connecting to the computer Audio Line Out to powered speakers Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Connecting Other Devices Adjusting the screen resolution by using VistaClick Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area Network Connecting a Modem Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Sound Connector Types Connecting Speakers or Microphone Illustrations Sound connector Illustration Type Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Speaker Configurations Speaker typesName 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 speakers Color Description Connecting your home stereo system optional Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installation Home audio installation Home audio installation procedureComputer 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 Connecting Headphones Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphonesUsing a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connector Description Connecting the speakers Connecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Help Finding Support and InformationFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the hardware diagnostic tools Turning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using the Reset button Using Shut DownClick Shut Down Using Sleep mode Using Lock Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Using Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Connecting to the Internet Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Using passwords Computer risk Security featureProtecting the Computer Password Function Using antivirus software Click All Programs Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Click Recover factory settings Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Help and Support Using the Keyboard Identifying Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysIcon Name Description Icon Label Description Special keyboard buttons Using the Mouse Buttons Using the Mouse Scrolling AutoscrollingPanning Changing the double-click speed Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions Changing mouse pointer speed Changing the scroll wheel speed Turning on the ClickLock option Adjusting speaker volume Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Selecting a microphone Configuring the audio card software Configuring audio output Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Configuring the FlexiJack connector Using Audio Creation Mode Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerClick the Speaker Configuration tab Realtek HD Audio Manager control screens Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Getting Started features vary by model Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Retasking front panel audio connectors Audio output overview Configuring multistreaming audio Audio input overview When to use multistreaming audio Click the Device Advanced Settings button Setting up multistreaming audio Click Windows Media Center Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterType 6 connectors only Selecting recording devices Resolving sound issues Using the Desktop Introducing Your Computer SoftwareLearning More About Software Retrieving desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Removing desktop icons Organizing the All Programs list Using the Control Panel Feature Name Description Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Using a Browser Restricting Internet contentSearching the Internet Using the AVG Antivirus Software Opening AVG softwareClick Internet Explorer Manually running a system scan Scheduling a full system scan timeClick New Schedule Sending and Receiving E-Mail Setting up a custom scan Click All Programs Click Windows Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Software Quick Reference Table With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Organizing Files with Folders Managing Files Moving Files Creating Folders Finding Files Renaming Files Deleting FilesRetrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Copying Files Using a Printer Getting Started features vary by model Blu-ray Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the CD and DVD Drives Allows you to Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Handling CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information DVD-RW Disc Features and Compatibility Table CD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference Table Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion Guide MMC Mobile Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMiniSD MMC Plus Formatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity Light Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Setting Up Windows Media Center Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Start menu items Windows Media Center Features Right music for the moment Playing Internet radioSharing your digital memories Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Navigating Windows Media CenterTransforming your living space into a theater Online media Selecting items in Windows Media Center Using the Windows Media Center menu bars Inset window Full-screen mode Windows Media Center control menuIcon Action Changing Windows Media Center Settings Windows Media Center Settings categoriesGeneral Startup and Window behavior Getting Started features vary by model Click Save changes Using Windows Media Center power settings Getting Started features vary by model Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using Music Using Music with Windows Media Center Adding music files from the hard disk drive Using the music libraryClick Library Setup Adding music to the music library Adding music files from a CD Click Add folders on this computer, and then click NextClick music library Using supported music file types Playing Music Files in Windows Media CenterDeleting music files from the music library Click Visualizations or Visualization Options Changing the visualization settings Click Play Album Creating a Queue in Windows Media CenterPlaying an album in Windows Media Center Playing a song in Windows Media Center Finding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using album details Searching for music tracks and files Using Search in Windows Media Center Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Playing Music CDs Listening to Online Radio Stations Playing DVDs Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Using country/region codes Changing the DVD movie language Changing the DVD Settings Changing DVD closed captioning Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Changing DVD Audio Settings Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Before you begin creating discs Audio CD tips Creating video discs Creating audio CDs Copying a disc Copying a disc using two disc drives Creating data discs What is LightScribe? Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology Making a paper disc label Under Select the label’s layout and backgroundBack 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 Click Pictures + Videos Click picture library Viewing Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding Pictures in Windows Media Center Adding picture files from the hard disk drive Viewing pictures as a slide show Click Pictures + Videos and then click picture libraryClick Pictures + Videos, and then click picture library Viewing a slide show with music Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center Editing Pictures in Windows Media CenterFixing red eye or contrast Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Click Contrast or Red EyeClick Touch Up Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center Rotating picturesClick Pictures + Videos Playing Videos in Windows Media Center Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Using supported video file types Playing digital videosClick Pictures + Videos Click video library Transferring and Recording Video Files Creating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media CenterRecording analog and digital video files Index Headphones using Safety & Comfort Guide 39 safety warnings Part number