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    Drives User Guide
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    such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: June 2009 Document Part Number: 533497-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 20 The computer does not detect the optical drive 20 A disc does not play ...22 A disc does not play automatically ...23 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A device driver
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    Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...26 Index ...27 iv
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    1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer. 1
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    bay. Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive (select models only) is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Avoid exposing
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    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. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > My Computer. The type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed under Devices with
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    a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer
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    Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your own music CDs ● Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be
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    Playing a CD or DVD 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges want to use the media content. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to play DVDs. 6 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive (select models only)
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    Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. 3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to play DVDs. 4. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Configuring
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    code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive. CAUTION: The region settings on your DVD drive Computer. 2. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive
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    from a network drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions
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    Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business. 2. In the right pane, click Copy Disc. 3. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary
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    , and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. 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. To burn video files to
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    Removing a CD or DVD 1. 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. 2. Remove the remove it. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 12 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive (select models only)
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    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: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer
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    software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the
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    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: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 15
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    AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the hard drive bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Loosen the hard drive screw (1). 16 Chapter 6 Replacing
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    bay. To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right to connect the hard drive. 3. Tighten the hard drive screw (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the cover (2). 17
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    6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 18 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 19
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    the disc in a protective case. 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, roll back, or uninstall the device driver. To check your devices and drivers in Device Manager, follow these
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    , click the plus sign (+) next to Disc Drives or DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for the optical drive listing. 5. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for
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    before playing a CD or DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD or DVD. available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Standby before playing a disc. Do area of the computer desktop, and then select Properties > Settings. 2. Set Color quality to Medium (16 bit). 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. 3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. 4. Click OK. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the
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    of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the
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    is displayed asking if you want to show only software for the computer you are using or to show the software for all supported models. Select Show software for all supported models. If you have used HP Softpaq Download Manager previously, go to Step 3. a. Select your operating system and language
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    copying 10 playing 6 removing 12 CD drive 3, 13 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP 25 Microsoft 25 uninstalling, reinstalling 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 15 disk performance 15 diskette drive 13 drives caring for 2 diskette 13 DVD-ROM 4 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double- Layer
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