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    Drives User Guide
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    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: September 2008 Document Part Number: 486600-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 14 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...15 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...16 Using Disk Cleanup ...16 6 Replacing a hard drive Replacing a 1.8-inch hard drive ...18 Replacing a 2.5-inch hard drive ...23 7 Troubleshooting iii
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    the optical drive 30 A disc does not play ...32 A disc does not play automatically ...33 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 34 A device driver must be reinstalled ...35 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 35 Obtaining HP device drivers 35 Index ...37
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    of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay
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    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 drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players. NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported
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    all of the supported optical drives. Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table. Optical drive type Write to CD-RW Write to DVD* DVD-ROM Drive Yes No DVD±RW SuperMulti Yes Yes DL Drive *Includes DVD+R DL, DVD±RW/R, and DVD-RAM. Write label to
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    uses include the following: ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts of information
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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 to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the
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    Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only)
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    the operating system: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive
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    the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while
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    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. 5. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the drive. After the information is copied, the disc you created
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    computer includes a DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software such as Windows® Media Player or Roxio Creator Business to burn data and audio files used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An
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    disc (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 disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by
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    and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the drive to
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    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. NOTE: Hard drives installed in optional docking devices or connected to USB ports are not protected by
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    , select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center: ● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is superimposed
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    group can change privileges for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. To open the software and change settings, follow these steps: 1. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to open the HP 3D DriveGuard window. - or - Select Start > Control Panel
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    as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete
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    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. Then shut down
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    external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the 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
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    11. Remove the hard drive screw (3). 12. Tilt the hard drive away from the hard drive bay (1). 13. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bay (2). Replacing a 1.8-inch hard drive 19
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    Gently disconnect hard drive cable from the hard drive. To install a 1.8-inch hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive cable into the hard drive cable connector and press in gently until the cable is firmly seated. 2. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a hard drive
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    until it is firmly seated (2). 4. Replace the hard drive retention bracket (1). 5. Replace the hard drive retention bracket screws (2). 6. Replace the hard drive screw (3). 7. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 8. Replace the cover (2). Replacing a 1.8-inch
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    9. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 10. Reinstall the battery. 11. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. Turn on the computer. 22 Chapter 6 Replacing a hard drive
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    external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the 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. Remove the 6 keyboard access screws. 8. Remove the 4 hard drive screws
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    11. Carefully lift the top edge of the keyboard and tilt the keyboard over until it rests on the palm rest of the computer. NOTE: If the left side of the keyboard releases before the right side, pull the keyboard slightly to the left to release the right side. 24 Chapter 6 Replacing a hard drive
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    12. Gently disconnect the USB cable from the USB connector. 13. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay. NOTE: Be sure that the USB cable is free from obstructions as you remove the hard drive. Replacing a 2.5-inch hard drive 25
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    To install a 2.5-inch hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is firmly seated. NOTE: As you insert the drive, be sure that the USB cable is tucked into the hard drive cage and is free from obstructions. 2. Insert the USB cable into USB cable connector, and press in
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    (1) making sure that the switch cover hooks are engaged, and then slide the switch cover to the left (2). NOTE: If there are bumps or raised areas on the switch cover, remove the switch cover and repeat this step. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. Replacing a 2.5-inch hard drive 27
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    6. Replace the 4 hard drive screws. 7. Replace the 6 keyboard access screws. 8. Replace the battery. 9. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 10. Turn on the computer. 28 Chapter 6 Replacing a hard drive
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 29
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    does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click
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    for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. The computer
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    Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to system resources: Turn off external devices such as printers and scanners. This practice frees up valuable system color while watching a movie if you lower system color properties to 16-bit color, as
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    1. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A disc does not play automatically 33
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    are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard 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. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    . If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of the
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    your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    Disk Cleanup 16 Disk Defragmenter 16 O optical disc removing 11 using 4 optical drive 2, 12 optical drive detection 30 R region codes, DVD 7 S software Disk Cleanup 16 Disk Defragmenter 16 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 33 burning discs 34 device drivers 35 disc does not play 32 optical disc tray
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