Using Audio Creation Mode | HP Blackbird 002-01A Gaming System

Using Audio Creation Mode

The Audio Creation Mode enables advanced recording functions. Available features:

Recording from several audio sources

Applying studio-quality effects

Mixer settings

Equalizer settings

Using Entertainment Mode

The Entertainment Mode optimizes the audio card for playing movies and music. Available features:

Configuring speakers and headphones

Configuring surround sound, DTS, and THX

Volume, bass, and treble controls

Mixer settings

Using Game Mode

The Game Mode optimizes the audio card for playing games.

Available features:

Volume, bass, and treble controls

Mixer settings

Configuring speakers and headphones

Configuring surround sound

More information

For more information about configuring and using the audio card, go to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Point to All Programs.

3Click Creative, Sound Blaster X-Fi, and then click Documentation.

4Click Online Manual.

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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 Managing Files Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the Memory Card Reader Using Windows Media Center Vii Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111 Working with Pictures and Videos 143 Creating Audio and Data Discs 133Index 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 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 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 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 speakers Color Description Connecting your home stereo system optional Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installation Home 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 speakers Connecting the FlexiJack connector Finding Support and Information Getting HelpFinding 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 Shut Down Using the Reset buttonClick 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 Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsProtecting 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 Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Icon Label Description Special keyboard buttons Using the Mouse Buttons Using the Mouse Autoscrolling ScrollingPanning 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 Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning 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 Resizing 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 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 Deleting Files Renaming 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 Playing Internet radio Right music for the momentSharing 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 Windows 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 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 Click 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 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 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 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 Click 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 Center Playing 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