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... experience serious system failure or instability. Note the following guidelines before you can go to the next step. 3. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. To create a set of recovery discs can be... that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen...
... experience serious system failure or instability. Note the following guidelines before you can go to the next step. 3. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for the first time. To create a set of recovery discs can be... that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 DVD±RW discs ...5 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...5 HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc 6 Playing a CD or DVD ...7 Using AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright...
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 DVD±RW discs ...5 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...5 HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc 6 Playing a CD or DVD ...7 Using AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright...
Drives - Windows Vista
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If your computer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The optical drive allows you can also watch movies. Identify what kind of the computer. 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an HD DVD Drive, then you to see its capabilities.
If your computer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The optical drive allows you can also watch movies. Identify what kind of the computer. 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an HD DVD Drive, then you to see its capabilities.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not be supported by your optical drive. You may have one of the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-R Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double... Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some ...
... not be supported by your optical drive. You may have one of the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-R Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double... Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some ...
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... SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support LightScribe Yes Yes DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM Yes Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support Write to DVD+R DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD±RW/R Write ... when writing to a CD or DVD. 4 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). Some optical drives can also read Blu-ray discs. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity...
... SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support LightScribe Yes Yes DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM Yes Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support Write to DVD+R DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD±RW/R Write ... when writing to a CD or DVD. 4 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). Some optical drives can also read Blu-ray discs. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 30 GB for dual layer, about three times the capacity of a standard DVD. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7 GB.... Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of data ● High-definition video ● Video games 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc HD DVD is a high-density disc format designed for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video.
... 30 GB for dual layer, about three times the capacity of a standard DVD. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7 GB.... Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of data ● High-definition video ● Video games 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc HD DVD is a high-density disc format designed for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video.
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...B Blu-ray disc 6 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4... 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HD DVD disc 6 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc Blu-ray 6 HD DVD 6 removing 13 using 4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T ...
...B Blu-ray disc 6 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4... 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HD DVD disc 6 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc Blu-ray 6 HD DVD 6 removing 13 using 4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 DVD±RW discs ...5 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...5 Blu-ray Disc (BD) ...6 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ...7 Using AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10...
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 DVD±RW discs ...5 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...5 Blu-ray Disc (BD) ...6 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ...7 Using AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10...
Drives - Windows Vista
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If your computer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then you to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you can also watch movies. Identify what kind of the computer.
If your computer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then you to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you can also watch movies. Identify what kind of the computer.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... have one of the following types of drives: ● SuperMulti DVD±RW Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±RW Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double...
... have one of the following types of drives: ● SuperMulti DVD±RW Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±RW Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., photos, and movies. If your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also read standard CD and DVD discs. Some optical drives can read Blu-ray discs. Your optical drive can also write to a CD or DVD. 4 Chapter...
..., photos, and movies. If your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also read standard CD and DVD discs. Some optical drives can read Blu-ray discs. Your optical drive can also write to a CD or DVD. 4 Chapter...
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Blu-ray Disc (BD) Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of data ● High-definition video playback and storage 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of digital information, including high-definition video. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7 GB.
Blu-ray Disc (BD) Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of data ● High-definition video playback and storage 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of digital information, including high-definition video. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7 GB.
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Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray disc 6 Blu-ray Disc Drive playing 7 removing 13 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical...
Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray disc 6 Blu-ray Disc Drive playing 7 removing 13 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... menu ...115 6 Specifications Computer specifications ...116 17.0-inch, SXGA+ display specifications 117 17.0-inch WXGA display specifications 118 Hard drive specifications ...119 Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 120 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo... Drive specifications 121 System DMA specifications, AMD ...122 System DMA specifications, Intel ...122 System interrupt specifications, AMD with graphics subsystems...
... menu ...115 6 Specifications Computer specifications ...116 17.0-inch, SXGA+ display specifications 117 17.0-inch WXGA display specifications 118 Hard drive specifications ...119 Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 120 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo... Drive specifications 121 System DMA specifications, AMD ...122 System DMA specifications, Intel ...122 System interrupt specifications, AMD with graphics subsystems...
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... √ ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Low-light VGA camera √ √ ...HD Audio (IDT) √ √ √ Integrated subwoofer √ √ √ Supports Microsoft Premium √ √ √ Requirements Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing √ √ √ speakers 56K V.92 data/fax modem √ √ √ Supports all world-wide certification ...
... √ ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Low-light VGA camera √ √ ...HD Audio (IDT) √ √ √ Integrated subwoofer √ √ √ Supports Microsoft Premium √ √ √ Requirements Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing √ √ √ speakers 56K V.92 data/fax modem √ √ √ Supports all world-wide certification ...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Item (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) Description Spare part number Optical drives (include a bezel and an optical drive bracket): Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 480461-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 480459-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer...
Item (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) Description Spare part number Optical drives (include a bezel and an optical drive bracket): Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 480461-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 480459-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer...
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Mass storage devices Item (1) (2) Description Hard drives (include bracket): 320-GB, 5400-rpm 250-GB, 5400-rpm 160-GB, 7200-rpm 160-GB, 5400-rpm 120-GB, 5400-rpm Optical drives (include a bezel and an optical drive bracket): Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Spare part number 480456-001 480455-001 480454-001 480453-001 480452-001 480461-001 480459-001 480458-001 Mass storage devices 35
Mass storage devices Item (1) (2) Description Hard drives (include bracket): 320-GB, 5400-rpm 250-GB, 5400-rpm 160-GB, 7200-rpm 160-GB, 5400-rpm 120-GB, 5400-rpm Optical drives (include a bezel and an optical drive bracket): Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Spare part number 480456-001 480455-001 480454-001 480453-001 480452-001 480461-001 480459-001 480458-001 Mass storage devices 35
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...panel cable) 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket and screws) DVD...±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Base enclosure for use with all computer models equipped with...
...panel cable) 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket and screws) DVD...±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Base enclosure for use with all computer models equipped with...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Release the webcam/microphone module (1) from the computer. 4. Description Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the ...177;RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Spare part number 480461-001 480459-001 480458-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: 1. Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket. Disconnect the power from the computer...
Release the webcam/microphone module (1) from the computer. 4. Description Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the ...177;RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Spare part number 480461-001 480459-001 480458-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: 1. Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket. Disconnect the power from the computer...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Recovery Manager, you experience serious system failure or instability. Creating recovery discs NOTE: HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can go to the...discs can be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you can restore your system to its...write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be prompted to connect ...
... Recovery Manager, you experience serious system failure or instability. Creating recovery discs NOTE: HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can go to the...discs can be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you can restore your system to its...write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be prompted to connect ...