HP Compaq Presario,Presario 930 Getting Started page 4

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Getting Started
Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System ..................................................24
Y adapter cables .............................................................................................24
2.1 home stereo installation ..............................................................................25
5.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................26
5.1 home audio installation procedure ...............................................................26
7.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................28
7.1 home audio installation procedure ...............................................................29
Connecting Digital Audio ......................................................................................30
Connecting Headphones .......................................................................................31
Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones .....................................................31
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones ...........................................31
Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card .....................32
Connecting the speakers ..................................................................................32
Connecting the FlexiJack connector....................................................................33
Getting Help ..........................................................................................35
Finding Onscreen Guides ......................................................................................35
Finding Guides on the Web...................................................................................35
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center ..........................................................36
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder ...........................................................................36
Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections .......................................................36
Getting messages ............................................................................................37
Turning off messages .......................................................................................37
Reactivating messages .....................................................................................38
Turning On Your Computer for the First Time ..........................................39
Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort ...........................................................39
Protecting Your Computer ......................................................................................40
Using passwords .............................................................................................40
Using antivirus software....................................................................................42
Using firewall software.....................................................................................42
Installing critical security updates.......................................................................43
Turning On Your Computer for the First Time............................................................43
Turning Off Your Computer....................................................................................44
Using Shut Down .............................................................................................44
Using Lock ......................................................................................................44
Using sleep mode ............................................................................................45
Using hibernate mode ......................................................................................46
Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode.........................................................46
Restarting the Computer ........................................................................................47
Connecting to the Internet ......................................................................................47
Signing Up for Software Updates ...........................................................................48