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...+R discs ...5 Blu-ray Disc ...6 Playing a CD or DVD ...7 Configuring AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10 Copying a CD or DVD ...11 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...14 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Replacing a drive in the swappable bay 7 Troubleshooting...
...+R discs ...5 Blu-ray Disc ...6 Playing a CD or DVD ...7 Configuring AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10 Copying a CD or DVD ...11 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...14 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 16 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Replacing a drive in the swappable bay 7 Troubleshooting...
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... touching the unpainted metal surface of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating system. If you move the computer while the optical drive (select models only) is sensitive to clear. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen...
... touching the unpainted metal surface of information, observe these precautions: Before you are unsure whether the computer is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating system. If you move the computer while the optical drive (select models only) is sensitive to clear. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen...
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... the right disc 5 NOTE: The optical drive on your personal storage needs. This type of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are read-compatible with virtually anyone. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of the disc. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent...
... the right disc 5 NOTE: The optical drive on your personal storage needs. This type of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are read-compatible with virtually anyone. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of the disc. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent...
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Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for all media and devices check box at the upper left of the computer screen is selected. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to confirm your selections. Configuring AutoPlay 1. Click Save to Windows Help. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for each media type listed. 4.
Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for all media and devices check box at the upper left of the computer screen is selected. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to confirm your selections. Configuring AutoPlay 1. Click Save to Windows Help. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for each media type listed. 4.
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... permanent region setting on the DVD Region tab. The region setting you want to improve the security of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD drive. Refer to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings through the operating system: 1. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. Select Start > Computer > System...
... permanent region setting on the DVD Region tab. The region setting you want to improve the security of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD drive. Refer to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings through the operating system: 1. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. Select Start > Computer > System...
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... to your hard drive to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included...
... to your hard drive to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using software included...
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... use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to use MyDVD. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to a CD or DVD, use . It is usually best for creating a data file. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive. 2. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. For specific instructions...
... use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to use MyDVD. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to a CD or DVD, use . It is usually best for creating a data file. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your hard drive. 2. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ● Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all DVD formats. For specific instructions...
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... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. You may take more information. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to complete. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to Windows Help for unnecessary files that the system can run on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance...
... as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. You may take more information. Follow the on a monthly schedule, but you do not need access to complete. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Refer to Windows Help for unnecessary files that the system can run on -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance...
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..., refer to USB ports are not protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If the swappable bay contains a hard drive, the hard drive is running on battery power. 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. Hard drives installed in optional docking devices or connected to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 15...
..., refer to USB ports are not protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If the swappable bay contains a hard drive, the hard drive is running on battery power. 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. Hard drives installed in optional docking devices or connected to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 15...
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... updates after a change in status, you need to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in Power Options properties. To enable the notification area icon: 1. On the Icon in the Mobility Center may not show that you move the computer, HP recommends that the drive is parked. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. If HP...
... updates after a change in status, you need to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in Power Options properties. To enable the notification area icon: 1. On the Icon in the Mobility Center may not show that you move the computer, HP recommends that the drive is parked. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. If HP...
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... hard drive icon to change settings. 3. Click the appropriate button to open the software and change the privileges for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. 2. Click OK. or - Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you may not be able to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: Depending on your user...
... hard drive icon to change settings. 3. Click the appropriate button to open the software and change the privileges for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. 2. Click OK. or - Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you may not be able to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: Depending on your user...
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... hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Turn the computer upside down on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 18 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover...
... hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Turn the computer upside down on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 18 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive cover...
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9. Remove the 3 hard drive screws. 10. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (1), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2). To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 19
9. Remove the 3 hard drive screws. 10. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (1), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2). To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 19
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...remove a drive from the swappable bay. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to release the drive. 22 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the drive... work. 2. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on , in the Sleep state, or in the swappable bay The swappable bay can hold either an optical drive or a hard drive. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery ...
...remove a drive from the swappable bay. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to release the drive. 22 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Turn the computer upside down the computer before removing the drive... work. 2. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down on , in the Sleep state, or in the swappable bay The swappable bay can hold either an optical drive or a hard drive. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery ...
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... Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any discs from the optical drive...
... Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. In the results pane, click Device Manager. Look for an optical drive listing. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any discs from the optical drive...
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...; Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is displayed, click No. After you want to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. or - ◦ The playback window in your work and close . A disc does...
...; Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that you find scratches, treat the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. If you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is displayed, click No. After you want to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. or - ◦ The playback window in your work and close . A disc does...
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See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and...
See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and...
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... check for software and driver downloads, type your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click Next to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon...
... check for software and driver downloads, type your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to delete the driver, but do not restart the computer. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Start Search box. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. Click Next to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon...
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... for Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on your computer. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file...
... for Microsoft Update to open a window containing additional information. 6. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to automatically check for and install updates for updates to install Microsoft Update. Follow the on your computer. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 3. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted to install the updated driver without downloading the file...
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optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 13 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 SuperMulti DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support ...
optical drive DVD burning 12, 29 changing region setting 9 copying 11 playing 7 removing 13 DVD drive 2 DVD region settings 9 H hard disk drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 installing 19 removing 18 replacing 18 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 L light, drive 16 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc removing 13 optical drive 2 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 SuperMulti DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support ...
