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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: May 2006 Document Part Number: 406743-001
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    5 HP Mobile Data Protection software 6 Replacing the hard drive ...7 4 MultiBay II Drive MulitBay II Security Screw ...12 MultiBay II Hard Drive ...13 Inserting a Hard Drive Module 13 Removing a Hard Drive Module 13 MultiBay II Optical Drive ...15 Inserting an Optical Drive 15 Removing an
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    iv ENWW
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    standby, and allow the screen to clear, before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer
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    2 Chapter 1 Drive care ENWW
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    light The drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. The drive light changes to amber when the computer is dropped or moved while on battery power. The amber color indicates that the hard drive has been temporarily parked by HP Mobile Data Protection
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    4 Chapter 2 Drive light ENWW
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    battery power. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP Mobile Data Protection returns the disk drive to normal operation. NOTE Only the primary internal disk drive is protected by HP Mobile Data Protection. Disk drives that are connected to a USB port or in an optional docking device
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    Data Protection software The HP Mobile Data Protection software enables you to ● Enable and disable HP Mobile Data Protection. ● Hide or show the icon in the notification area. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. To open the software and change settings: 1. Double-click the
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    all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover away
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    11. Lift the hard drive (3) from the computer. 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
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    6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). ENWW Replacing the hard drive 9
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    10 Chapter 3 Hard drives ENWW
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    4 MultiBay II Drive The MultiBay II accepts an optional hard drive module (with an adapter) as well as an optional optical drive. ENWW 11
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    has been installed on the bottom of the notebook beneath the MultiBay II. The security screw must be installed for shipping, but can be removed for normal use. NOTE The security screw must be removed before you remove a drive from or insert a drive into the MultiBay II. 12 Chapter 4 MultiBay II
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    displays a list of connected devices.) 3. Select the hard drive, and then select the Stop button. (The "Safe to Remove Hardware" message is displayed on your screen.) 4. Gently press in on the right side of the hard drive module (1) to unlock it. 5. Slide the hard drive module (2) from the MultiBay
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    14 Chapter 4 MultiBay II Drive ENWW
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    box displays a list of connected devices.) 3. Select the optical drive, and then select the Stop button. (The "Safe to Remove Hardware" message is displayed on your screen.) 4. Gently press the right side of the optical drive (1) to unlock it. 5. Slide the optical drive (2) from the MultiBay II
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    16 Chapter 4 MultiBay II Drive ENWW
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    table. Type of Optical Drive Read CD and DVD-ROM Write to CD-RW Write to DVD ±RW/R Write to DVD +RW DL DVD-ROM Drive Yes No No No DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Yes Yes Yes Yes Drive with Double Layer Support Some of
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    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 CD or DVD by the edges box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. 18 Chapter 5 Optical drives ENWW
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    ) If the computer is running on external or battery power: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray (2). 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges
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    an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is unavailable: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2). 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently
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    playback of a drive medium (such as a CD or DVD): ● Your playback may be interrupted. ● You may see the following warning: "Putting the computer into hibernation or standby may stop the playback. Do you want to continue?". Click No. ● You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video
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    22 Chapter 5 Optical drives ENWW
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    computer or on an optional docking device. 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/R and CD-RW
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    For information about required software, drivers, and which port on the computer to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. To connect a standard external device to the computer: 1. If you are connecting a powered device, turn off the device. 2. Connect the device to the computer
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    MultiBay or MultiBay II connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to use MultiBay and MultiBay II devices. For more information about the external MultiBay, refer to the documentation that is included with the device. ENWW Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II 25
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    26 Chapter 6 External drives ENWW
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    devices 1 C CD inserting 18 removing, with power 19 removing, without power 20 CD drive 23 replacing 7 hard drive external 23 HP Mobile Data Protection 5 installing 8 MultiBay 13 removing 5 replacing 7 hibernation 21 HP Mobile Data Protection 5 D digital accelerometer 5 diskette drive 23 Drive
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