HP Blackbird Gaming System - Getting Started Guide
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... 41 Using passwords 41 Using antivirus software 42 Using firewall software 43 Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates 43 Installing critical security updates 44 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 45 Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer 46 Using the Keyboard 47 Identifying Keyboard Features 47 Alphanumeric keys 47 Function keys 48 Edit keys...48 Arrow keys ...48 Numeric keys 49 Keyboard indicators 49 Special keyboard buttons 50 iv Getting Started...
... 41 Using passwords 41 Using antivirus software 42 Using firewall software 43 Configuring the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates 43 Installing critical security updates 44 Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices 45 Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to a New Computer 46 Using the Keyboard 47 Identifying Keyboard Features 47 Alphanumeric keys 47 Function keys 48 Edit keys...48 Arrow keys ...48 Numeric keys 49 Keyboard indicators 49 Special keyboard buttons 50 iv Getting Started...
HP Blackbird Gaming System - Getting Started Guide
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... HD Audio Manager control screens 60 Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager 63 Retasking front panel audio connectors 63 Configuring multistreaming audio 64 When to use multistreaming audio 65 Setting up multistreaming audio 66 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center 67 Selecting recording devices 67 Resolving sound issues 68 Introducing Your Computer Software 69 Learning More About Software 69 Using the Desktop 69 Removing desktop icons 70 Retrieving desktop icons 70 Removing files permanently 70 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 70 Using the...
... HD Audio Manager control screens 60 Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager 63 Retasking front panel audio connectors 63 Configuring multistreaming audio 64 When to use multistreaming audio 65 Setting up multistreaming audio 66 Configuring audio for Windows Media Center 67 Selecting recording devices 67 Resolving sound issues 68 Introducing Your Computer Software 69 Learning More About Software 69 Using the Desktop 69 Removing desktop icons 70 Retrieving desktop icons 70 Removing files permanently 70 Using the Windows Start Button Menu 70 Using the...
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External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) connector enables SATA hard disk drives to connect a TV or monitor. NOTE: For more information, see the motherboard documentation that came with your display device. For more information about the computer connectors, LEDs, and buttons, see the motherboard documentation. Four DVI (Digital video output) connectors to be attached externally. Setting Up the Computer 3 Connector/LED/Button Description and function Mouse (PS/2 connector). S-video connector for connecting USB 2.0 devices, such as a printer, scanner, or...
External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) connector enables SATA hard disk drives to connect a TV or monitor. NOTE: For more information, see the motherboard documentation that came with your display device. For more information about the computer connectors, LEDs, and buttons, see the motherboard documentation. Four DVI (Digital video output) connectors to be attached externally. Setting Up the Computer 3 Connector/LED/Button Description and function Mouse (PS/2 connector). S-video connector for connecting USB 2.0 devices, such as a printer, scanner, or...
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... located beside key motherboard connectors to allow you to restart the computer without a flashlight. Setting Up the Computer 5 IMPORTANT: In SLI mode only one of the DVI connectors on and off . This window helps you to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Connector/LED/Button Description and function (continued) LCD Poster display window displays system activity such as boot error messages. Hard disk drive is active. This means you can use...
... located beside key motherboard connectors to allow you to restart the computer without a flashlight. Setting Up the Computer 5 IMPORTANT: In SLI mode only one of the DVI connectors on and off . This window helps you to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Connector/LED/Button Description and function (continued) LCD Poster display window displays system activity such as boot error messages. Hard disk drive is active. This means you can use...
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... with the monitor (select models only) or are included with your speakers. 14 Getting Started (features vary by model) For computers with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use a microphone connected to the front of the computer, if present, is ready to the computer, see the setup poster. Type S has audio card. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. Speakers are...
... with the monitor (select models only) or are included with your speakers. 14 Getting Started (features vary by model) For computers with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use a microphone connected to the front of the computer, if present, is ready to the computer, see the setup poster. Type S has audio card. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. Speakers are...
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... files to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the printed guide for the motherboard that came with HP, sign up the computer by following the onscreen instructions. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on the speakers, if they are power states. You can perform tasks such as to a remote location. 34 Getting Started (features vary by following the onscreen instructions. 10 Follow the onscreen instructions to memory, so...
... files to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the printed guide for the motherboard that came with HP, sign up the computer by following the onscreen instructions. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on the speakers, if they are power states. You can perform tasks such as to a remote location. 34 Getting Started (features vary by following the onscreen instructions. 10 Follow the onscreen instructions to memory, so...
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... 43 Instructions for using the AVG antivirus software. See "Using the AVG Antivirus Software" for more information about you run Windows Vista Update monthly to perform, and then enable the firewall again. Using firewall software When you use the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. To open and access AVG: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. Configuring the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access...
... 43 Instructions for using the AVG antivirus software. See "Using the AVG Antivirus Software" for more information about you run Windows Vista Update monthly to perform, and then enable the firewall again. Using firewall software When you use the computer for automatic Microsoft software updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows Vista operating system. To open and access AVG: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. Configuring the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access...
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To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Install updates automatically (recommended) - When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you receive an alert. Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from Microsoft as soon as you through a pop-up message or...
To configure Automatic Updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Security. 4 Click Windows Update. 5 Click Change settings. 6 Select the desired configuration: Install updates automatically (recommended) - When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Vista Update automatically notifies you receive an alert. Installing critical security updates CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information damage or loss from Microsoft as soon as you through a pop-up message or...
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... here. Configuring the audio card software After you have installed and connected the speakers, follow these steps to your speaker audio output by using the following software. Use the software that applies to configure multichannel audio output for computers: NOTE: Three modes are available; If a different mode displays, click the Mode button, and then select Entertainment Mode. 5 Click the Windows Start Button Creative Console Launcher. 6 Click the Speakers button. , All Programs, Creative, and then Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 57...
... here. Configuring the audio card software After you have installed and connected the speakers, follow these steps to your speaker audio output by using the following software. Use the software that applies to configure multichannel audio output for computers: NOTE: Three modes are available; If a different mode displays, click the Mode button, and then select Entertainment Mode. 5 Click the Windows Start Button Creative Console Launcher. 6 Click the Speakers button. , All Programs, Creative, and then Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 57...
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... network (LAN) 9 M manuals storing 8 memory card reader 143 card types 93 in-use light 96 troubleshooting 97 using 93 memory card, formatting 96 Memory Stick (MS) 95 Memory Stick (MS-Duo) 95 Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) 95 Memory Stick (MS-Pro) 95 Microdrive disk drive 95 microphone connector 4 Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) 95 mini-jack 11 monitor adjusting 8, 9 monitor connector 3 mouse autoscroll 52 cursor speed 53 panning 52 switching button functions 53 154 Getting Started (features vary by model...
... network (LAN) 9 M manuals storing 8 memory card reader 143 card types 93 in-use light 96 troubleshooting 97 using 93 memory card, formatting 96 Memory Stick (MS) 95 Memory Stick (MS-Duo) 95 Memory Stick (MS-Pro Duo) 95 Memory Stick (MS-Pro) 95 Microdrive disk drive 95 microphone connector 4 Mini Secure Digital (MiniSD) 95 mini-jack 11 monitor adjusting 8, 9 monitor connector 3 mouse autoscroll 52 cursor speed 53 panning 52 switching button functions 53 154 Getting Started (features vary by model...
HP Blackbird Gaming System - Warranty and Support
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... cable system. WARNING: When installing an outside antenna system should be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other than those specified in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is incorrectly replaced. WARNING: Use...
... cable system. WARNING: When installing an outside antenna system should be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other than those specified in the Upgrading and Servicing Guide may result in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of controls, adjustments, or performance procedures other electric light or power circuits, or where it is incorrectly replaced. WARNING: Use...
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... operating system. Failure to be opened, and then open the left access door. You can replace or upgrade. See "Opening and Closing the Computer" on page 22 for the drive to work with an empty slot filler. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, ensure that are on the drive to an external storage device, such as each of the optional hard disk drives, is compatible with your personal files that it is a Serial...
... operating system. Failure to be opened, and then open the left access door. You can replace or upgrade. See "Opening and Closing the Computer" on page 22 for the drive to work with an empty slot filler. IMPORTANT: Before adding a new optical drive, ensure that are on the drive to an external storage device, such as each of the optional hard disk drives, is compatible with your personal files that it is a Serial...
HP Blackbird Gaming System - PC Troubleshooting
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... Cleaning the keyboard and mouse 3 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 3 Manual disk cleanup 3 Automatic disk cleanup 4 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 4 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 5 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 5 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 6 Audio ...6 CD and DVD Drives 8 Video...10 Display (Monitor 11 Hard Disk Drive...12 Hardware Installation 12 Internet Access ...14 Keyboard and Mouse 16 Power ...19 Performance ...20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 23 Restarting Your Computer 23 Turning Off Your Computer 23 Updating Drivers 23 Table...
... Cleaning the keyboard and mouse 3 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 3 Manual disk cleanup 3 Automatic disk cleanup 4 Running the Disk Defragmenter Program 4 Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors 5 Understanding Hard Disk Drive Space 5 Troubleshooting Computer Problems 6 Audio ...6 CD and DVD Drives 8 Video...10 Display (Monitor 11 Hard Disk Drive...12 Hardware Installation 12 Internet Access ...14 Keyboard and Mouse 16 Power ...19 Performance ...20 Miscellaneous ...21 Repairing Software Problems 23 Restarting Your Computer 23 Turning Off Your Computer 23 Updating Drivers 23 Table...
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... disc, you should use software that it works at Startup Set the Windows Start Menu to open Windows Explorer, right-click the Windows Start Button®, and then click Explore. Reviewing Programs that Run Automatically at peak performance. To schedule automatic security updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Security, click Turn automatic updating on your hard disk drive with discs, try alternate media (different types or brands). To open only needed software programs, to improve system speed and...
... disc, you should use software that it works at Startup Set the Windows Start Menu to open Windows Explorer, right-click the Windows Start Button®, and then click Explore. Reviewing Programs that Run Automatically at peak performance. To schedule automatic security updates: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Security, click Turn automatic updating on your hard disk drive with discs, try alternate media (different types or brands). To open only needed software programs, to improve system speed and...
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... up and centered in the CD or DVD recording software. 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide use a different disc. For example, you can record a DVD only to a DVD+R/-R or a DVD+RW/-RW disc, and you can record only to add more data files) if you are using the correct disc type when you want to open , and then click Eject. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, visit the HP Web site...
... up and centered in the CD or DVD recording software. 8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide use a different disc. For example, you can record a DVD only to a DVD+R/-R or a DVD+RW/-RW disc, and you can record only to add more data files) if you are using the correct disc type when you want to open , and then click Eject. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, visit the HP Web site...
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... may be connected to the Internet to automatically download codecs. Graphics become corrupted when I play video games. 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for Windows Media Player. Open the video file in a video editor...
... may be connected to the Internet to automatically download codecs. Graphics become corrupted when I play video games. 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software. 5 Select Search automatically for Windows Media Player. Open the video file in a video editor...
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... keys on the keyboard simultaneously. 2 Click the arrow next to resolve the resource conflict. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Turn off the computer. 2 Press the On button to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for Windows Vista. For details, refer to start the computer. button on the computer to contact Support. Ensure that all cables are not bent. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. A Hardware Installation Symptom A new device...
... keys on the keyboard simultaneously. 2 Click the arrow next to resolve the resource conflict. 12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Turn off the computer. 2 Press the On button to the Limited Warranty and Support Guide for Windows Vista. For details, refer to start the computer. button on the computer to contact Support. Ensure that all cables are not bent. For HP peripherals, visit the HP Web site. A Hardware Installation Symptom A new device...
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... Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab, and then click the Properties button. 5 In the Device status area, verify that Web pages do not always load as quickly as files stored on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center. A modem uses a standard telephone cable to make a dial-up to the Internet...
... Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Double-click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab, and then click the Properties button. 5 In the Device status area, verify that Web pages do not always load as quickly as files stored on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center. A modem uses a standard telephone cable to make a dial-up to the Internet...
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... instructions, refer to contact Support. Before replacing the battery, try resetting the date and time in Windows Vista by connecting a different electrical device to be in properly. Test the wall outlet by using Control Panel. If the problem persists, replace the battery. Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or disk error. See "Display (Monitor)" on the keyboard. The computer may need to it. Incompatible memory (RAM) may not have been installed. Reseat the hard disk drive data and power cables...
... instructions, refer to contact Support. Before replacing the battery, try resetting the date and time in Windows Vista by connecting a different electrical device to be in properly. Test the wall outlet by using Control Panel. If the problem persists, replace the battery. Error message: Invalid system disk or Non-System disk or disk error. See "Display (Monitor)" on the keyboard. The computer may need to it. Incompatible memory (RAM) may not have been installed. Reseat the hard disk drive data and power cables...
HP Blackbird Gaming System - System Recovery Guide
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... was when it , and then turn off . 3 Remove the check mark from the backup media to the "Post-recovery procedure." Configure the system now to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. If you want to any other software programs or hardware drivers can typically download these updates from the manufacturer's Web site. 4 Use Windows Update to your computer check box...
... was when it , and then turn off . 3 Remove the check mark from the backup media to the "Post-recovery procedure." Configure the system now to get critical updates from Microsoft: a Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. If you want to any other software programs or hardware drivers can typically download these updates from the manufacturer's Web site. 4 Use Windows Update to your computer check box...