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- Page 1 Drives User Guide...
- Page 2 © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of common to most models. Some features Microsoft Corporation. may not be available on your computer. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ........................3 Using Disk Cleanup ..........................3 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ....................5 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ....................... 6 5 Replacing a hard drive 6 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive .................... - Page 4 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ..................21 Obtaining HP device drivers ....................21 A disc does not play automatically ..................... 22 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ........23 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display ........... 24 Index ...................................
- Page 5 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer.
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Page 6: 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 Standby and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. -
Page 7: 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 8: Using Hp 3D Driveguard
Using HP 3D DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard 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, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal operation. -
Page 9: Identifying Hp 3D Driveguard Status
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard 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, use the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar: ●... -
Page 10: Using Hp 3D Driveguard Software
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software The HP 3D DriveGuard software enables you to perform the following tasks: ● Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. -
Page 11: 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 Standby, 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 12 Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (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 13 Tighten the hard drive screw (3). Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. Replace the cover (2). Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3).
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Page 14: Using An Optical Drive
Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start > My 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 15: 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 16: Configuring Autoplay
Configuring AutoPlay Select Start > My Computer. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright- protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. -
Page 17: 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 Roxio Creator Business to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. -
Page 18: Removing An Optical Disc (Cd Or Dvd)
Removing an optical disc (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 19 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 or on an optional docking device USB drives include the following types: ●... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
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Page 24: 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 25: 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 You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of the following ways: ●... -
Page 26: A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
A disc does not play automatically Select Start > My Computer. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting... -
Page 27: 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 Standby 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 28: 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. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting... -
Page 29: Index
Index copying 12 airport security devices 2 playing 11 region codes, DVD 17 AutoPlay 12 removing 14 DVD drive 10, 18 software DVD region settings 17 Disk Cleanup 3 burning 13 Disk Defragmenter 3 copying 12 external drive 18 copyright warning 12 troubleshooting playing 11 hard disk drive...
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