End User License Agreement
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... identified by HP as eligible for in this EULA or if you must agree to another end user. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in relation to support services related to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other... so is mandated under applicable law notwithstanding this EULA. 7. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the The initial user of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. b. To use of the Software Product to all component parts, media, printed materials, this EULA...
... identified by HP as eligible for in this EULA or if you must agree to another end user. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in relation to support services related to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other... so is mandated under applicable law notwithstanding this EULA. 7. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the The initial user of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. b. To use of the Software Product to all component parts, media, printed materials, this EULA...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... of a device to a class of devices: ● USB devices for all non-administrators ● All removable media (floppy disks, pen drives, etc.) for all non-administrators ● All DVD/CD-ROM drives for all non-administrators ● All serial and parallel ports for all non-administrators To deny access to deny access. 4. ENWW...
... of a device to a class of devices: ● USB devices for all non-administrators ● All removable media (floppy disks, pen drives, etc.) for all non-administrators ● All DVD/CD-ROM drives for all non-administrators ● All serial and parallel ports for all non-administrators To deny access to deny access. 4. ENWW...
Routine Care
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Create weekly and monthly reminders to back up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW, or USB drive to protect the security of a computer problem, these simple tasks periodically. ● Install and/or update the antivirus software. ENWW 5 Subscriber's Choice is a free... updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you to go back in time to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up to date to protect against current security threats to the computer by outside parties. ● Enable service reminders. Protect against the ongoing threat...
Create weekly and monthly reminders to back up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW, or USB drive to protect the security of a computer problem, these simple tasks periodically. ● Install and/or update the antivirus software. ENWW 5 Subscriber's Choice is a free... updates, software drivers, and creative ideas to help you to go back in time to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up to date to protect against current security threats to the computer by outside parties. ● Enable service reminders. Protect against the ongoing threat...
Routine Care - Windows Vista
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...tasks periodically. ● Install and/or update the antivirus software. Keep the antivirus software up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW, or USB drive to protect against current security threats to your information. In the event of new viruses. ● Install and update software that ...like new, perform these benchmarks allow you to go back in time to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up files, update virus software, and perform hardware and software maintenance. Protect against loss or damage to the computer by outside parties. ...
...tasks periodically. ● Install and/or update the antivirus software. Keep the antivirus software up your files onto a CD-RW, DVD+RW, or USB drive to protect against current security threats to your information. In the event of new viruses. ● Install and update software that ...like new, perform these benchmarks allow you to go back in time to a point before the computer encountered a problem. ● Create a PC tune-up files, update virus software, and perform hardware and software maintenance. Protect against loss or damage to the computer by outside parties. ...
Drives
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...icon in the MultiBay II. ENWW MultiBay II Optical Drive 15 Save your screen.) 4. Select the optical drive, and then select the Stop button. (The "Safe to unlock it is displayed on using optical discs (such as CDs or DVDs) in the notification area. (A dialog box displays ...a list of the drive. MultiBay II Optical Drive This section provides information on your work and close any open applications. 2. Inserting an Optical Drive To insert an optical drive into the MultiBay II, gently slide the drive into the MultiBay...
...icon in the MultiBay II. ENWW MultiBay II Optical Drive 15 Save your screen.) 4. Select the optical drive, and then select the Stop button. (The "Safe to unlock it is displayed on using optical discs (such as CDs or DVDs) in the notification area. (A dialog box displays ...a list of the drive. MultiBay II Optical Drive This section provides information on your work and close any open applications. 2. Inserting an Optical Drive To insert an optical drive into the MultiBay II, gently slide the drive into the MultiBay...
Drives
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... your computer. An optical drive, such as described in the following table. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs. ENWW 17 The listed drives are used to store or transport data and to DVD +RW DL DVD-ROM Drive Yes No No No DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD±RW and CD-RW... Combo Yes Yes Yes Yes Drive with Double Layer Support Some of the supported ...
... your computer. An optical drive, such as described in the following table. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs. ENWW 17 The listed drives are used to store or transport data and to DVD +RW DL DVD-ROM Drive Yes No No No DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD±RW and CD-RW... Combo Yes Yes Yes Yes Drive with Double Layer Support Some of the supported ...
Drives
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Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to position it over the tray spindle, with the label-side up. NOTE After you have not selected a default media player, an ... touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the spindle. 5. Press the release button (1) on the computer. 2. Close the media tray. Turn on the drive bezel to use the media content. 18 Chapter 5 Optical...
Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to position it over the tray spindle, with the label-side up. NOTE After you have not selected a default media player, an ... touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the spindle. 5. Press the release button (1) on the computer. 2. Close the media tray. Turn on the drive bezel to use the media content. 18 Chapter 5 Optical...
Drives
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Do you want to a CD or DVD. ENWW Avoiding standby or hibernation 21 Avoiding standby or hibernation CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback ... is accidentally initiated during playback of information, do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to continue?". To prevent loss of a drive medium (such as a CD or DVD): ● Your playback may be interrupted. ● You may see the following warning: "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may need...
Do you want to a CD or DVD. ENWW Avoiding standby or hibernation 21 Avoiding standby or hibernation CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback ... is accidentally initiated during playback of information, do not initiate standby or hibernation while reading or writing to continue?". To prevent loss of a drive medium (such as a CD or DVD): ● Your playback may be interrupted. ● You may see the following warning: "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may need...
Drives
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6 External drives Removable external drives enable you to a USB port on the computer or on an optional docking device. An external MultiBay or MultiBay II supports any MultiBay or MultiBay II device, including the following: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD+RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ENWW 23 A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to store and access information.
6 External drives Removable external drives enable you to a USB port on the computer or on an optional docking device. An external MultiBay or MultiBay II supports any MultiBay or MultiBay II device, including the following: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD+RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ENWW 23 A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to store and access information.
Drives
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... 23 hard 23 MultiBay 11, 23, 25 optical 23 See also hard drive, optical drive DVD inserting 18 removing, with power 19 removing, without power 20 DVD drive 23 E external drive 23 L light, drive 5 M MultiBay hard drive, inserting 13 hard drive, removing 13 optical drive, inserting 15 optical drive, removing 15 security screw 12 O optical disc inserting 18 removing, with power...
... 23 hard 23 MultiBay 11, 23, 25 optical 23 See also hard drive, optical drive DVD inserting 18 removing, with power 19 removing, without power 20 DVD drive 23 E external drive 23 L light, drive 5 M MultiBay hard drive, inserting 13 hard drive, removing 13 optical drive, inserting 15 optical drive, removing 15 security screw 12 O optical disc inserting 18 removing, with power...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Remove Hardware" message is seated, pressing on using optical discs (such as CDs or DVDs) in the notification area, at the far right of the drive. ENWW MultiBay II Optical Drive 13 Save your work and close any open applications. 2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the ...MultiBay II. Inserting an Optical Drive To insert an optical drive into the MultiBay II, gently slide the drive into the MultiBay II until it . 5. Click OK again when the "Safe to unlock it is displayed. ...
... Remove Hardware" message is seated, pressing on using optical discs (such as CDs or DVDs) in the notification area, at the far right of the drive. ENWW MultiBay II Optical Drive 13 Save your work and close any open applications. 2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the ...MultiBay II. Inserting an Optical Drive To insert an optical drive into the MultiBay II, gently slide the drive into the MultiBay II until it . 5. Click OK again when the "Safe to unlock it is displayed. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the following table. Type of Optical Drive Read CD and DVD-ROM Write to CD-RW Write to DVD ±RW/R Write to DVD +RW DL DVD-ROM Drive Yes No No No DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Yes Yes Yes Yes Drive with Double Layer Support Some of... the supported optical drives. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs. These discs...
... the following table. Type of Optical Drive Read CD and DVD-ROM Write to CD-RW Write to DVD ±RW/R Write to DVD +RW DL DVD-ROM Drive Yes No No No DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Yes Yes Yes Yes Drive with Double Layer Support Some of... the supported optical drives. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs. These discs...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...click No. ● You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is initiated during playback of drive media (such as a CD or DVD), the computer will behave in one of the following ways: ● Your playback may be interrupted. ● You may need to restart...resume audio and video playback. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. ENWW Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation 19 Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss...
...click No. ● You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is initiated during playback of drive media (such as a CD or DVD), the computer will behave in one of the following ways: ● Your playback may be interrupted. ● You may need to restart...resume audio and video playback. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. ENWW Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation 19 Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to store and access information. An external MultiBay or MultiBay II supports any MultiBay or MultiBay II device, including the following: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD+RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive 20 Chapter 6 External drives ENWW 6 External drives Removable external drives enable you to a USB port on the computer or on an optional docking device.
A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to store and access information. An external MultiBay or MultiBay II supports any MultiBay or MultiBay II device, including the following: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD+RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive 20 Chapter 6 External drives ENWW 6 External drives Removable external drives enable you to a USB port on the computer or on an optional docking device.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... removing, without power 18 CD drive 20 D digital accelerometer 4 diskette drive 20 drive light 2, 4 drives caring for 1 diskette 20 drive light 2 external 20 hard 20 MultiBay 9, 20, 22 optical 20 See also hard drive, optical drive DVD inserting 16 removing, with power 17 removing, without power 18 DVD drive 20 E external drive 20 H hard disk drive external 20 HP Mobile Data Protection...
... removing, without power 18 CD drive 20 D digital accelerometer 4 diskette drive 20 drive light 2, 4 drives caring for 1 diskette 20 drive light 2 external 20 hard 20 MultiBay 9, 20, 22 optical 20 See also hard drive, optical drive DVD inserting 16 removing, with power 17 removing, without power 18 DVD drive 20 E external drive 20 H hard disk drive external 20 HP Mobile Data Protection...
Multimedia
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Table of contents 1 Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive ...1 Identifying the installed optical drive 1 Inserting an optical disc ...2 Removing an optical disc (with power 2 Removing an optical disc (without power 4 Using the audio features ...5 Using the audio-in (microphone) ... Identifying preinstalled multimedia software 12 Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only 12 Using multimedia software ...13 Protecting playback ...14 Protecting the CD or DVD write process 14 Changing DVD region settings ...15 Observing the copyright warning ...16 Index ...17 ENWW iii
Table of contents 1 Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive ...1 Identifying the installed optical drive 1 Inserting an optical disc ...2 Removing an optical disc (with power 2 Removing an optical disc (without power 4 Using the audio features ...5 Using the audio-in (microphone) ... Identifying preinstalled multimedia software 12 Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only 12 Using multimedia software ...13 Protecting playback ...14 Protecting the CD or DVD write process 14 Changing DVD region settings ...15 Observing the copyright warning ...16 Index ...17 ENWW iii
Multimedia
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ENWW Using the optical drive 1 The type of optical drive installed in the computer: ▲ Select Start > My Computer. 1 Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or DVDs, depending on the type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed under Devices with Removable Storage. Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of installed drive and installed software.
ENWW Using the optical drive 1 The type of optical drive installed in the computer: ▲ Select Start > My Computer. 1 Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or DVDs, depending on the type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed under Devices with Removable Storage. Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of installed drive and installed software.
Multimedia
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...out the tray (2). 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia hardware ENWW NOTE After you want to select how you insert a disc, a short pause is running on the drive bezel to position it over the spindle. 5. Removing an optical disc (with the label side up. Turn on the computer. 2. If you have not ...media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. Inserting an optical disc 1. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to release the media tray. 3. Close the media tray. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, with...
...out the tray (2). 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia hardware ENWW NOTE After you want to select how you insert a disc, a short pause is running on the drive bezel to position it over the spindle. 5. Removing an optical disc (with the label side up. Turn on the computer. 2. If you have not ...media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. Inserting an optical disc 1. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to release the media tray. 3. Close the media tray. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, with...
Multimedia
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...Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a destination disc. Before writing to a disc, close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not use , you click No: ● Playback may clear. Do you ...the computer is sensitive to vibration. 14 Chapter 2 Multimedia software ENWW Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from a network drive to a reliable external power source. The write process is running on battery power. Do not copy directly from a...
...Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a destination disc. Before writing to a disc, close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not use , you click No: ● Playback may clear. Do you ...the computer is sensitive to vibration. 14 Chapter 2 Multimedia software ENWW Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from a network drive to a reliable external power source. The write process is running on battery power. Do not copy directly from a...
Multimedia
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... changed through the operating system or through the operating system: 1. Make the desired changes on your DVD drive. DVD region settings can be changed only 5 times. ENWW Changing DVD region settings 15 CAUTION The region settings on the DVD Region tab. 5. The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on...
... changed through the operating system or through the operating system: 1. Make the desired changes on your DVD drive. DVD region settings can be changed only 5 times. ENWW Changing DVD region settings 15 CAUTION The region settings on the DVD Region tab. 5. The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on...