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HP 8730w - EliteBook Mobile Workstation User Manual

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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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive ..................... 2 Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ..................3 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ..................4 CD-R discs ...........................
  • Page 4 A disc does not play ........................... 27 A disc does not play automatically ..................... 28 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ........29 A device driver must be reinstalled ....................30 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ..................30 Obtaining HP device drivers ....................

  • Page 5: 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 hard drive.

  • Page 6: Using An Optical Drive (Select Models Only)

    Using an optical drive (select models only) Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify what kind of device is installed in your computer to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies.

  • Page 7: Using Optical Discs (Cds, Dvds, And Bds)

    Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs and BDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs.

  • Page 8: Selecting The Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, And Bds)

    Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs and BDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes.

  • Page 9: Blu-Ray Discs (Bd)

    Blu-ray Discs (BD) BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer BD can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer BD can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: ●...

  • Page 10: Playing A Cd, Dvd Or Bd

    Playing a CD, DVD or BD 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: Choose WinDVD to play DVDs.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Observing The Copyright Warning

    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. Do not use this computer for such purposes. CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source.

  • Page 14: Copying A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd

    Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business. In the right pane, click Copy Disc. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive.

  • Page 15: Creating Or "Burning" A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd

    Creating or “burning” a CD, DVD, or BD CAUTION: Observe 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. Do not use this computer for such purposes. If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD R/RE 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 16: Removing An Optical Disc (Cd, Dvd, Or Bd)

    Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) 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. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc.

  • 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 or on an optional docking device (select models only). USB drives include the following types: ●...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC >...

  • Page 20: 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: Permission to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard is dependent on certain user privileges. Members of an Administrator group can change privileges for non-Administrator users. ●...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Replacing The Hard Drive In The Hard Drive Bay

    Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 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 23 Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 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).
  • Page 24 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). Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay...

  • Page 25: Replacing A Drive In The Upgrade Bay

    Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive or an optical drive. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the drive from the upgrade bay. Do not remove the drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
  • Page 26 Remove the drive from the upgrade bay. To install a drive in the upgrade bay: Insert the drive into the upgrade bay. Chapter 7 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay...
  • Page 27 Tighten the upgrade bay screw.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 29: The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open For Removal Of A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd

    The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 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 30: 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 31: A Disc Does Not Play

    A disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ●...

  • Page 32: A Disc Does Not Play Automatically

    A disc does not play automatically 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 Save. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 33: 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 34: A Device Driver Must Be Reinstalled

    A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: Remove any discs from the optical drive. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. In the results pane, click Device Manager.
  • Page 35 To use HP Update: Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software updates on the Web. Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support.

  • Page 36: Index

    Index DVD±RW SuperMulti DL airport security devices 1 Drive 3 optical disc AutoPlay 7 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL removing 12 LightScribe Drive 3 using 4 external 13 optical drive 2, 13 hard 13, 18, 19 optical drive detection 26 burning 11 optical 2, 13 copying 10 See also hard drive;...

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