HP Presario CQ20-100 - Notebook PC User Manual
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- Page 1 Drives User Guide...
- Page 2 © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 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.
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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. - Page 4 Product notice...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ..................... 3 Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) ....................3 Playing a CD or DVD ..........................4 Configuring AutoPlay ..........................5 Observing the copyright warning ...................... - Page 6 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ..................22 Obtaining HP device drivers ....................22 An optical disc does not play automatically ..................23 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ........24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display ........... 25 Index ...................................
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Page 7: Identifying Installed Drives
Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. The installed hard drives will be listed, along with the total capacity and space available on each drive. Devices with removable storage will also be listed. NOTE: Windows®... -
Page 8: 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 that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external drive. -
Page 9: Using An Optical Drive
Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start > Computer. Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) 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 discs and some drives can also write to optical discs, as described in the following table. -
Page 10: Playing A Cd Or Dvd
Playing a CD or DVD Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc 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 11: Configuring Autoplay
Configuring AutoPlay Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed. NOTE: If you have Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Vista Home Premium installed on your computer, you can use either Windows Media Player or WinDVD to play DVD media. -
Page 12: Creating Or "Burning" A Cd Or Dvd
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+/-RW optical drive, you can use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. -
Page 13: Removing A Cd Or Dvd
Removing a CD or DVD There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. - Page 14 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
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Page 15: Preventing Playback Disruptions
Preventing playback disruptions ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ●... -
Page 16: Changing Dvd Region Settings
Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive. -
Page 17: Using External Drives
Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ●... -
Page 18: 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. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to complete. -
Page 19: Using Disk Cleanup
Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer to run more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. Follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 20: Using Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
Using ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of the following conditions: ● 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, ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. -
Page 21: Identifying Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
Identifying ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on the computer changes to an amber color to show that the drive is parked. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC >... -
Page 22: Using Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
Using ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. -
Page 23: Replacing The Hard Drive
Replacing the 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 24 Remove the hard drive cover (2). Loosen the hard drive screw (1). Pull the hard drive tab to the left (2) 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).
- Page 25 Tighten the hard drive screw (3). Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. Close the cover (2). Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3).
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting... -
Page 27: The Computer Does Not Detect The Optical Drive
The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: Remove any discs from the optical drive. Select Start >... -
Page 28: A New Device Driver Is Needed
A new device driver is needed Obtaining Microsoft device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. To use HP Update: Select Start >... -
Page 29: An Optical Disc Does Not Play Automatically
An optical disc does not play automatically Click Start and type autoplay in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. In the results pane, click Autoplay. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices, and then click Save. -
Page 30: The Process Of Burning A Disc Does Not Begin, Or It Stops Before Completion
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 Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. -
Page 31: A Dvd Playing In Windows Media Player Produces No Sound Or Display
A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display You must use WinDVD, which is preinstalled on the computer, to play a DVD. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display... -
Page 32: Index
Index airport security devices 2 hard disk drive software AutoPlay 5 external 11 Disk Cleanup 13 installing 18 Disk Defragmenter 12 ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 14 burning 6 troubleshooting removing 17 copying 5 AutoPlay 23 replacing 17 copyright warning 5 disc burning 24 hard drive playing 4...