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Drives User Guide - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 2
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: June 2007 Document Part Number: 443959-001 - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 4
iv Product notice - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 5
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 Inserting an optical disc ...12 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 13 Removing an optical disc - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 6
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1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer. 1 - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 8
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 power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 9
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: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 10
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 - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 11
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 described in the following Note. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 12
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. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 13
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 - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 14
10. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the left to disconnect the hard drive. 11. Lift the hard drive (3) out of 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 right to connect the hard drive. 3. Tighten the hard - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 15
6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 9 - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 16
are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a CD or DVD. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 17
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. 11 - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 18
Inserting an optical disc 1. 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 opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. 12 Chapter 6 Using an optical drive - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 19
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 edges - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 20
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 tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 21
power 14 DVD drive 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 3 Disk Defragmenter 3 O optical disc inserting 12 removing, with power 13 removing, without power 14 optical drive 10 S software Disk Cleanup 3 Disk Defragmenter 3 H hard disk drive HP 3D DriveGuard 4 installing 8 replacing 7 hard drive HP 3D - Compaq 8710w | Drives - Windows XP - Page 22
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