User's Manual

iv HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)
Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software .................................................. 21
Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software ................................ 21
Manually running a scan ................................................................................... 22
Setting a Full System Scan time ........................................................................... 22
Setting up a Custom Scan time ........................................................................... 23
Using DVD Media Drives .......................................................................... 25
Handling CDs and DVDs ................................................................................... 25
Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs ................................................................ 26
Compatibility Information ......................................................................................... 26
Disc Features and Compatibility Table ....................................................................... 27
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table ......................................................................... 28
Using Blu-ray Disc Drives ......................................................................................... 29
Caring for Your HP Firebird ...................................................................... 31
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 33
Creating System Recovery Discs ............................................................................... 33
Creating Data Backup Discs ..................................................................................... 33
Security Updates ..................................................................................................... 33
Reviewing programs that run automatically at startup ............................................ 34
Running the Disk Cleanup Program ........................................................................... 34
Manual Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................ 34
Automatic Disk Cleanup ..................................................................................... 34
Running the Disk Defragmenter Program .................................................................... 35
Checking for Hard Disk Drive Errors .......................................................................... 36
Keeping the HP Firebird Free of Dust and Dirt ............................................................ 36
Cleaning the HP Firebird .................................................................................... 37
Cleaning fans, heat sink, and inside the HP Firebird .............................................. 38
Cleaning the keyboard and mouse ...................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting Computer Problems ........................................................ 39
Audio .................................................................................................................... 39
CD and DVD Drives ................................................................................................ 41
Video .................................................................................................................... 43
Display (Monitor) .................................................................................................... 44
Hard Disk Drive ...................................................................................................... 45
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 46
Internet Access ....................................................................................................... 48
Keyboard and Mouse .............................................................................................. 50
Power ................................................................................................................... 51
Performance ........................................................................................................... 53
Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................ 56
Updating Drivers ..................................................................................... 57
System Recovery ..................................................................................... 59
Making a System Recovery Disc ............................................................................... 59
System Recovery ..................................................................................................... 60
Recovery from the recovery partition on your hard disk drive .................................. 61
Recovery from the recovery disc .......................................................................... 63
Recovery from the Microsoft Windows Vista OS recovery disc ................................ 64
Post-recovery Procedure ........................................................................................... 66
Index ....................................................................................................... 67