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  • Page 1 Drives User Guide...
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

  • Page 3: Product Notice

    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. ENWW...
  • Page 4 Product notice ENWW...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ... 5 Using Disk Cleanup ... 5 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ... 8 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ... 9 5 Replacing a hard drive 6 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...
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  • Page 7: Identifying Installed Drives

    Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Identifying installed drives ENWW...

  • Page 9: Handling Drives

    Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to clear.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 Handling drives ENWW...

  • Page 11: Improving Hard Drive Performance

    Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently. To run Disk Defragmenter: Select Start >...
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance ENWW...

  • Page 13: Using Hp 3D Driveguard

    You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: Hard drives that are in an optional docking device or are connected to a USB port are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard.

  • Page 14: Identifying Hp 3D Driveguard Status

    ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options properties. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard...

  • Page 15: Using Hp 3D Driveguard Software

    ● Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change the privileges for non- Administrator users. ●...
  • Page 16 Chapter 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard ENWW...

  • Page 17: Replacing A Hard Drive

    Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button.
  • Page 18 Loosen the hard drive screw (1). Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the left to disconnect the hard drive. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. To install a hard drive: Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right to connect the hard drive.
  • Page 19 Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). ENWW...
  • Page 20 Chapter 5 Replacing a hard drive ENWW...

  • Page 21: Using An Optical Drive

    Using an optical drive An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store or transport information and play music and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. All optical drives can read from optical media and some drives can also write to optical media, as described in the following table.
  • Page 22 If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of a disc, you may experience the following behaviors: ● Your playback may be interrupted. ● You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback.

  • Page 23: Inserting An Optical Disc

    Inserting an optical disc Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. Pull out the tray (2). Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle.

  • Page 24: Removing An Optical Disc When Running On Battery Or External Power

    Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc.

  • Page 25: Removing An Optical Disc When No Computer Power Is Available

    Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc.
  • Page 26 Chapter 6 Using an optical drive ENWW...

  • Page 27: Using External Drives

    Using external drives Removable external drives enable you to store and access information. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive 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: ●...

  • Page 28: Using Optional External Devices

    Using optional external devices NOTE: For information about required software, drivers, and which port on the computer to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.

  • Page 29: Using An Optional External Multibay Or External Multibay Ii

    Using an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II An external MultiBay or MultiBay II connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to use MultiBay and MultiBay II devices. For more information about the external MultiBay, refer to the documentation that is included with the device.
  • Page 30 Chapter 7 Using external drives ENWW...

  • Page 31: Index

    17 removing, with power 18 removing, without power 19 DVD drive 15, 21 external drive 21 hard disk drive external 21 HP 3D DriveGuard 7 installing 12 replacing 11 ENWW hard drive external 21 HP 3D DriveGuard 7 installing 12...
  • Page 32 Index ENWW...

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