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... that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your system to create recovery discs, or you can...If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Note the following guidelines before you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. All these discs are required. The next time ...
... that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. NOTE: If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use CDs, up the computer for your system to create recovery discs, or you can...If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Note the following guidelines before you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. All these discs are required. The next time ...
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...Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. ...discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers ...
...Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 Recovering from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. ...discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Software not provided with your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...2 Using optical discs ...3 Selecting... the right disc ...4 CD-R discs ...4 CD-RW discs ...4 DVD±R discs ...4 DVD±RW discs ...4 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...4 Blu-ray Disc ...5 Playing a CD or DVD ...5 Using AutoPlay ...6 Changing DVD region settings ...6 Observing the copyright warning ...6 Copying a CD or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical...13 The computer does not detect the optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...
... 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...2 Using optical discs ...3 Selecting... the right disc ...4 CD-R discs ...4 CD-RW discs ...4 DVD±R discs ...4 DVD±RW discs ...4 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...4 Blu-ray Disc ...5 Playing a CD or DVD ...5 Using AutoPlay ...6 Changing DVD region settings ...6 Observing the copyright warning ...6 Copying a CD or DVD ...7 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...7 Removing an optical...13 The computer does not detect the optical drive 14 A disc does not play ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...a removable drive or on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Before removing or installing a drive, shut down...as conveyor belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface...
...a removable drive or on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Before removing or installing a drive, shut down...as conveyor belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface...
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... discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. Identify what kind of the computer. You will see its capabilities. 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive If your optical drive. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer.
... discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. Identify what kind of the computer. You will see its capabilities. 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive If your optical drive. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer.
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... a CD or DVD. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as described in the following table. 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 read Blu-ray discs. Some optical drives can also write to CD-RW... DVD±RW/R and CD- DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Yes RW Combo Drive DVD±RW/R...
... a CD or DVD. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as described in the following table. 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 read Blu-ray discs. Some optical drives can also write to CD-RW... DVD±RW/R and CD- DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Yes RW Combo Drive DVD±RW/R...
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... maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of the disc. 4 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive DVDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you burn them to permanently store large amounts of disc is ideal for sharing and storing data...
... maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of the disc. 4 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive DVDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you burn them to permanently store large amounts of disc is ideal for sharing and storing data...
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...of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. You may be changed only 5 times. Right-click the DVD drive for which you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD Region tab. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal... the security of a CD or DVD. 5. The region setting you want to Help and Support for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Refer to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Click the "+" sign next to confirm your computer. Do not use this computer for...
...of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. You may be changed only 5 times. Right-click the DVD drive for which you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD Region tab. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal... the security of a CD or DVD. 5. The region setting you want to Help and Support for such purposes. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Refer to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Click the "+" sign next to confirm your computer. Do not use this computer for...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...a CD or DVD 1. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you are using software included with MP3 software installed. To burn video files to a destination disc. MP3 files can use MyDVD. CAUTION: To ...data file. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Save the information to copy into the drive. After the information is copied, the disc you want to your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Do not write to a reliable external power source. Click Copy at the...
...a CD or DVD 1. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you are using software included with MP3 software installed. To burn video files to a destination disc. MP3 files can use MyDVD. CAUTION: To ...data file. Copying a CD or DVD 7 Save the information to copy into the drive. After the information is copied, the disc you want to your hard drive, and then burn from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 3. Do not write to a reliable external power source. Click Copy at the...
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To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Some programs may be located in a protective case. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Press the release button (1) on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the software you want to create-data, audio, or video. 5....and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Initiate the burning process as you have selected. Do not use . Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or...
To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Some programs may be located in a protective case. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive Press the release button (1) on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the software you want to create-data, audio, or video. 5....and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Initiate the burning process as you have selected. Do not use . Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or...
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...In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the pane above the... box. 3. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the Start Search box. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search results are listed in this section. 14 Chapter ...
...In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found in the pane above the... box. 3. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the Start Search box. If the drive is already showing. If you type, search results are listed in this section. 14 Chapter ...
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...a slower write speed and try again. ● If you type, search results are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. A CD or DVD should now ... device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. The process of disc for all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. As you are listed in the pane above...
...a slower write speed and try again. ● If you type, search results are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all media and devices, and then click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. A CD or DVD should now ... device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. The process of disc for all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted into the optical drive. As you are listed in the pane above...
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... Manager. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next to step 6. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If prompted...display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you may need to delete the driver, ...
... Manager. Repeat for anything requiring drivers. Try running your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Next to step 6. Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. If prompted...display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. or - A device driver must be reinstalled 17 Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. To use HP Update: 1. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you may need to delete the driver, ...
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... disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard...
... disc 5 C CD burning 7, 16 copying 7 playing 5 removing 8 CD drive 3 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack...
.... ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Blinking: The optical drive is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. NOTE: The security cable is being mishandled or stolen. Connects a modem cable. Right-side components 7 Connect optional USB devices. Attaches an optional security cable to optical discs. Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Security cable slot Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to the computer.
Blinking: The optical drive is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. NOTE: The security cable is being mishandled or stolen. Connects a modem cable. Right-side components 7 Connect optional USB devices. Attaches an optional security cable to optical discs. Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Security cable slot Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to the computer.
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... is visible whether the computer is enabled. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The power light on the display. 12 Chapter 2 Components Component Description (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (7) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is open .
... is visible whether the computer is enabled. *The 2 power lights display the same information. The power light on the display. 12 Chapter 2 Components Component Description (6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (7) TouchPad light White: TouchPad is open .
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... label 15 modem approval label 15 monitor port, external 8 N num lock light, identifying 11 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Product Key 15 optical drive, identifying 7 P ports external monitor 8 HDMI 8 USB 7, 8 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 8 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 5, 11 Product Key 15 product name...
... label 15 modem approval label 15 monitor port, external 8 N num lock light, identifying 11 O operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 15 Product Key 15 optical drive, identifying 7 P ports external monitor 8 HDMI 8 USB 7, 8 power button, identifying 4 power connector, identifying 8 power cord, identifying 14 power light, identifying 5, 11 Product Key 15 product name...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... your audio functions ...6 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 8 Connecting an HDMI device ...9 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only 9 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Using optical discs ...12 Selecting the right disc ...13 CD-R discs ...13 CD-RW discs ...13 DVD±R discs ...13 DVD±RW discs ...13... 13 Blu-ray Disc ...14 Playing music ...15 Watching a movie ...16 Changing DVD region settings ...17 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...18 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 19 6 Webcam Webcam tips ...21 iii
... your audio functions ...6 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 8 Connecting an HDMI device ...9 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only 9 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Using optical discs ...12 Selecting the right disc ...13 CD-R discs ...13 CD-RW discs ...13 DVD±R discs ...13 DVD±RW discs ...13... 13 Blu-ray Disc ...14 Playing music ...15 Watching a movie ...16 Changing DVD region settings ...17 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...18 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 19 6 Webcam Webcam tips ...21 iii
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Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does not play ...23 A disc does not play automatically ...24 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv