User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Setting Up Your HP Firebird
- Turning On Your HP Firebird for the First Time
- Finding More Information
- Turning On the HP Firebird
- Turning Off the HP Firebird
- Restarting the HP Firebird
- Using Lock
- Using Sleep Mode
- Connecting to the Internet
- Using the HP Firebird with Safety and Comfort
- Setting Up User Accounts
- Protecting the HP Firebird
- Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
- Transferring Files and Settings from an Old Computer to Your HP Firebird
- Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus Software
- Using DVD Media Drives
- Caring for Your HP Firebird
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Computer Problems
- Updating Drivers
- System Recovery
- Index
Setting Up Your HP Firebird 5
Using surge protection
Help protect the monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for the
computer and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection
device, such as a power strip with surge protection or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Many surge protection devices have surge protection inputs and outputs for modem or
telephone lines. Telephone lines are a common path for lightning spikes to get into the system.
Some surge protection devices have surge protection for television cable connections as well.
Use those if the computer has a television tuner installed.
Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as
having this capability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement
policy that replaces the equipment if surge protection fails.
Opening the HP Firebird
Press the latch on the bottom of the computer and pull the left side cover open by holding the
upper right corner.
Closing the HP Firebird
Place both hands over the latches on the left side cover and press to close.