HP Firebird User Manual page 4

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
iv HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)