Index 153 | HP Blackbird 002-21A Gaming System specs

Changing the DVD Settings	126
Changing the DVD movie language	126
Changing DVD closed captioning	127
Changing DVD Audio Settings	128
Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player	128
Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and Blu-ray DVDs	129
Playing Video CDs (VCDs)	131
Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player	131
Creating Audio and Data Discs	133
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording	134
Working with Audio CDs	134
Audio CD tips	135
Before you begin creating discs	135
Creating audio CDs	136
Creating video discs	136
Copying a disc	137
Creating data discs	138
Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology	139
Making a paper disc label	140
Working with Pictures and Videos	143
Working with Digital Images	143
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center	144
Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center	144
Adding picture files from the hard disk drive	144
Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center	145
Viewing pictures as a slide show	145
Viewing a slide show with music	146
Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center	147
Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center	147
Fixing red eye or contrast	147
Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center	148
Rotating pictures	149
Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center	149
Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center	150
Playing Videos in Windows Media Center	150
Playing digital videos	151
Using supported video file types	151
Transferring and Recording Video Files	152
Recording analog and digital video files	152
Creating a DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center	152
Index	153

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Contents

Getting Started USA Table of Contents Turning On the Computer for the First Time Using the KeyboardGetting Help Introducing Your Computer Software Using the MouseConfiguring Speaker and Sound Options Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the Memory Card ReaderUsing Windows Media Center Managing Files Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 111 Vii Index 153 Creating Audio and Data Discs 133Working with Pictures and Videos 143 Setting Up the Computer Putting the Computer Together Using surge protection Placing the computer in the proper location Connecting to the computer Connector/LED/Button Description and function Audio Line Out to powered speakers Using DVI Connectors with SLI Technology Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Click Display Settings Connecting Other DevicesAdjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Setting Up a Local Area Network Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Connecting a Modem Connecting Speakers or Microphone Sound Connector Types Sound connector Illustration Type Illustrations Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Name Speaker system See Speaker ConfigurationsSpeaker types 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 only Connecting your home stereo system optional Color Description Home stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installationHome audio installation procedure Getting Started features vary by model Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting HeadphonesUsing a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting the speakers Connector Description Connecting the FlexiJack connector Finding Guides on the Web Getting HelpFinding Support and Information Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using the PC Help & Tools FolderUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Turning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Click Shut Down Using the Reset buttonUsing Shut Down Using Lock Using Sleep mode Using Hibernate mode Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Connecting to the Internet Restarting the Computer Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Setting Up User Accounts Protecting the Computer Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Using antivirus software Password Function Using firewall software Click All Programs Installing critical security updates Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Recover factory settings Click Help and Support Alphanumeric keys Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard Features Arrow keys Function keysEdit keys Icon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsNumeric keys Special keyboard buttons Icon Label Description Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Panning ScrollingAutoscrolling Changing Mouse Settings Switching mouse button functionsChanging mouse pointer speed Changing the double-click speed Turning on the ClickLock option Changing the scroll wheel speed Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volume Selecting a microphone Configuring audio output Configuring the audio card software Configuring the FlexiJack connector Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Using 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 Sound Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Getting Started features vary by model Retasking front panel audio connectors Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Configuring multistreaming audio Audio output overview When to use multistreaming audio Audio input overview Setting up multistreaming audio Click the Device Advanced Settings button Configuring audio for Windows Media Center Type 6 connectors onlySelecting recording devices Click Windows Media Center Resolving sound issues Learning More About Software Using the DesktopIntroducing Your Computer Software Using the Windows Start Button Menu Using the All Programs menuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop icons Using the Control Panel Organizing the All Programs list Working with Digital Images Feature Name DescriptionResizing Windows About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a BrowserRestricting Internet content Click Internet Explorer Using the AVG Antivirus SoftwareOpening AVG software Click New Schedule Manually running a system scanScheduling a full system scan time Setting up a custom scan Sending and Receiving E-Mail Using Windows Mail Using the e-mail program provided by your ISPSoftware Quick Reference Table Click All Programs Click Windows Mail With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Managing Files Organizing Files with Folders Creating Folders Moving Files Finding Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Renaming FilesDeleting Files Using a Printer Copying Files Getting Started features vary by model Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD DrivesAllows you to Blu-ray Handling CDs and DVDs Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table DVD-RW Optical Drive Quick Reference Table CD-ROM CD-RW RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Using the Memory Card Reader Media Insertion Guide Slot memory card reader select models only Card Insert the media Slot reader Location MiniSDMMC Plus MMC Mobile Understanding the Activity Light Formatting a Memory Card Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center Setting Up Windows Media Center Completing the setup wizard Windows Media Center Start Menu Windows Media Center Features Windows Media Center Start menu items Sharing your digital memories Right music for the momentPlaying Internet radio Navigating Windows Media Center Transforming your living space into a theaterOnline media Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse Using the Windows Media Center menu bars Selecting items in Windows Media Center Icon Action Inset window Full-screen modeWindows Media Center control menu General Startup and Window behavior Changing Windows Media Center SettingsWindows Media Center Settings categories Getting Started features vary by model Using Windows Media Center power settings Click Save changes Getting Started features vary by model Using Music Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Using Music with Windows Media Center Using the music library Click Library SetupAdding music to the music library Adding music files from the hard disk drive Click music library Adding music files from a CDClick Add folders on this computer, and then click Next Deleting music files from the music library Using supported music file typesPlaying Music Files in Windows Media Center Changing the visualization settings Click Visualizations or Visualization Options Creating a Queue in Windows Media Center Playing an album in Windows Media CenterPlaying a song in Windows Media Center Click Play Album Using album details Finding and Playing an Album Windows Media Center Using Search in Windows Media Center Searching for music tracks and files Creating a Playlist in Windows Media Center Copying Music Files to CD in Windows Media Center Click play all Click View Queue Listening to Online Radio Stations Playing Music CDs Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Playing DVDs Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs Using country/region codes Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center Changing the DVD Settings Changing the DVD movie language Changing DVD closed captioning Changing DVD Audio Settings Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Getting Started features vary by model Playing Video CDs VCDs Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started features vary by model Creating Audio and Data Discs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording Working with Audio CDs Audio CD tips Before you begin creating discs Creating audio CDs Creating video discs Copying a disc using two disc drives Copying a disc Creating data discs Making a disc label using LightScribe Technology What is LightScribe? Back of Front Cover paper insert label Making a paper disc labelUnder Select the label’s layout and background 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 library 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 Fixing red eye or contrast Using supported picture file types in Windows Media CenterEditing Pictures in Windows Media Center Click Touch Up Cropping pictures in Windows Media CenterClick Touch Up Click Contrast or Red Eye Click Pictures + Videos Printing Pictures in Windows Media CenterRotating pictures Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs Windows Media Center Playing Videos in Windows Media Center Click Pictures + Videos Click video library Using supported video file typesPlaying digital videos Recording analog and digital video files Transferring and Recording Video FilesCreating a DVD from Video Files Windows Media Center Index Headphones using Safety & Comfort Guide 39 safety warnings Part number