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    Drives User Guide
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    in the express warranty statements accompanying 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: March 2007 Document Part Number: 435745-001
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    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. ENWW iii
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    iv Product notice ENWW
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    Disk Defragmenter ...3 Using Disk Cleanup ...3 4 HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard status ...5 HP 3D DriveGuard software ...6 5 Replacing a hard drive 6 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...11 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power
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    vi ENWW
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    1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer. ENWW 1
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    and then shut it down through the operating system. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. When the battery is the only source of
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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. ENWW Using Disk Defragmenter
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    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: Internal hard drives and optional MultiBay II hard drives (select models only) are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Hard drives that are in an optional docking device
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    over the hard drive icon. If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down. ● The computer will not initiate Standby, or Hibernation, except as noted below. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches
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    , you may not be able to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. ● Hide or show the icon in the notification select Settings. 2. Click the appropriate button to change settings. 3. Click OK. 6 Chapter 4 HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) ENWW
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    pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. To remove a hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn
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    the hard drive 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 left 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
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    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
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    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 No. ● You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback. 10 Chapter 6 Using an optical drive ENWW
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    Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt
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    Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1. 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. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
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    Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the
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    or on an optional docking device (select models only). An external MultiBay or MultiBay II supports any MultiBay or MultiBay II device, including the following: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD+RW
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    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: NOTE: If you are connecting a powered device, be sure to turn off the device and unplug the AC power cord. 1. Connect the
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    and MultiBay II devices. For more information about the external MultiBay, refer to the documentation that is included with the device. 16 Chapter 7 Using external drives ENWW
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    drive 14 H hard disk drive external 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 4 installing 8 replacing 7 hard drive external 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 4 installing 8 replacing 7 HP 3D DriveGuard 4 L light, drive 5 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 3 Disk Defragmenter 3 MultiBay 14, 16 O optical disc inserting 11 removing, with power
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