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... 71 Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play ...display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...79 Replacing the hard drive ...80 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB ...
... 71 Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play ...display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...79 Replacing the hard drive ...80 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB ...
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... microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Component Description (1) External monitor port (labeled on and off during routine operation. ...(MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on select...
... microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) Audio-out (headphone) jack (8) Digital media slot (select models only) (9) Drive light Produces sound when connected to cool internal components. Component Description (1) External monitor port (labeled on and off during routine operation. ...(MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on select...
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NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features Enables airflow to cool internal components. Contains the two memory module slots. Releases the battery from the battery bay.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Vents (4) (3) Battery release latch (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. 8 Chapter 1 Features Enables airflow to cool internal components. Contains the two memory module slots. Releases the battery from the battery bay.
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... or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the Memory Module compartment. 12 Chapter 1 Features This label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory...
... or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the Memory Module compartment. 12 Chapter 1 Features This label is affixed inside the hard drive bay. ● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the computer. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory...
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When Sleep is saved to a disc or an external media card. Your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to ...
When Sleep is saved to a disc or an external media card. Your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to ...
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Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is off the computer. 2. You can discharge whether or not you are using it on when the ...
Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge process: ◦ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is off the computer. 2. You can discharge whether or not you are using it on when the ...
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...not enter information using the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to liquids. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. The airport security devices that check carry-on , and then shut it . Additional ...sufficiently charged before writing to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer, not to temperature or humidity extremes. An external hard drive must be connected to a USB port on it down...
...not enter information using the keyboard or move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to liquids. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. The airport security devices that check carry-on , and then shut it . Additional ...sufficiently charged before writing to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer, not to temperature or humidity extremes. An external hard drive must be connected to a USB port on it down...
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...include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large ...backup purposes. After data is recorded, it cannot be shared as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to a CD or DVD that are used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for creating a permanent copy of optical discs ...
...include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large ...backup purposes. After data is recorded, it cannot be shared as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your hard drive to a CD or DVD that are used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for creating a permanent copy of optical discs ...
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... the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on the manufacturer's Web site. Optical drive 71 Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and... computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software help, or on your hard drive to the destination disc. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies ...
... the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on the manufacturer's Web site. Optical drive 71 Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and... computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software help, or on your hard drive to the destination disc. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies ...
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...of the software you want to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. MP3 files can use . If your hard drive. 2. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to make unauthorized ...to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Select the kind of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use CD-Rs to burn music CDs...
...of the software you want to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. MP3 files can use . If your hard drive. 2. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to make unauthorized ...to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Select the kind of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use CD-Rs to burn music CDs...
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... a disc, save the information on an external display 1. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer and is not visible on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any discs from the... HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any other programs are turned on, press f4 one or more times to delete. NOTE: When using the right kind of driver you...
... a disc, save the information on an external display 1. CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer and is not visible on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for any discs from the... HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Remove any other programs are turned on, press f4 one or more times to delete. NOTE: When using the right kind of driver you...
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... system. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Try to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining the latest... drivers 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific...
... system. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your hard drive. Try to save all open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. Obtaining the latest... drivers 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want a specific...
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...product. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44 MB disk drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±...;RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information ...
...product. Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44 MB disk drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±...;RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information ...
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...or another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run on the hard drive become fragmented. Improving hard drive performance 79 Click Defragment disk. For additional information, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software,...to run more efficiently. Depending on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more than an hour to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may take more information. Refer to the Disk Defragmenter ...
...or another time when you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run on the hard drive become fragmented. Improving hard drive performance 79 Click Defragment disk. For additional information, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software,...to run more efficiently. Depending on -screen instructions. You may be prompted for your hard drive and the number of your permission or password for more than an hour to complete. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. You may take more information. Refer to the Disk Defragmenter ...
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... in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. If you , loosen the hard drive cover screws. 8. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer...
... in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. If you , loosen the hard drive cover screws. 8. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Lift the hard drive cover away from the hard drive bay. Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer...
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Remove the hard drive screws. 10. Pull the hard drive tab up (3), disconnect the hard drive cable from the motherboard (4), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 9. Replacing the hard drive 81
Remove the hard drive screws. 10. Pull the hard drive tab up (3), disconnect the hard drive cable from the motherboard (4), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer. 9. Replacing the hard drive 81
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Close the cover (2). 82 Chapter 6 Drives Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the hard drive tab (2) to the motherboard (4), insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1), and then press down on the computer. 4. Replace the hard drive screws. 3. Connect the hard drive cable to ensure that the drive is firmly seated. 2. To install a hard drive: 1.
Close the cover (2). 82 Chapter 6 Drives Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the hard drive tab (2) to the motherboard (4), insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1), and then press down on the computer. 4. Replace the hard drive screws. 3. Connect the hard drive cable to ensure that the drive is firmly seated. 2. To install a hard drive: 1.
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Replace the battery. 7. 5. Reconnect power to the computer. 9. Replacing the hard drive 83 Turn the computer right-side up. 8. Reconnect any external devices. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 6.
Replace the battery. 7. 5. Reconnect power to the computer. 9. Replacing the hard drive 83 Turn the computer right-side up. 8. Reconnect any external devices. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 6.
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... Key Mode Boot Options To do this Change the language of Setup Utility. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from...;Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test...
... Key Mode Boot Options To do this Change the language of Setup Utility. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from...;Set the boot order for: ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test...
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...locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. The hard drive designation is complete. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a... update that has an .exe extension (for your computer to the location on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. You...
...locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. The hard drive designation is complete. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a... update that has an .exe extension (for your computer to the location on your hard drive that provides software for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. You...