HP Blackbird 002-01A Gaming System guide

Speakers: Enables you to select the number of speakers, view whether the connectors are analog or digital, and select the digital audio output and digital audio input devices. Only speakers that are currently being used are displayed.

Microphone: Enables fine control over the recording volume and playback volume of the microphone. Includes buttons for noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation.

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Contents

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 Using the Memory Card Reader Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing Windows Media Center Managing Files 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 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & 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 Switching mouse button functions Changing Mouse SettingsChanging mouse pointer speed Changing the double-click 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 the Speaker Configuration tab Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerRealtek HD Audio Manager control screens Click Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound 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 Type 6 connectors only Configuring audio for Windows Media CenterSelecting recording devices Click Windows Media Center Resolving sound issues Using the Desktop Introducing Your Computer SoftwareLearning More About Software Using the All Programs menu Using the Windows Start Button MenuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving 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 Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP Using Windows MailSoftware Quick Reference Table Click All Programs Click Windows Mail 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 Using the CD and DVD Drives Using CD and DVD Media DrivesAllows you to Blu-ray 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 MiniSD Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMMC Plus MMC Mobile 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 Transforming your living space into a theater Navigating Windows Media CenterOnline media Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse 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 Click Library Setup Using the music libraryAdding music to the music library Adding music files from the hard disk drive 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 Playing an album in Windows Media Center Creating a Queue in Windows Media CenterPlaying a song in Windows Media Center Click Play Album 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 Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center Viewing Pictures in Windows Media CenterAdding picture files from the hard disk drive Click Pictures + Videos Click picture library 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