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    Drives User Guide
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    2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products
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    1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...5 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...6 Using Disk Cleanup ...6 5 Replacing a hard drive 6 Using external drives Using an
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    > Computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 1
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    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, or traveling
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    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: If the upgrade bay contains a hard drive, the hard drive is protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Hard drives installed in optional docking devices or connected
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    hard drive icon. NOTE: The icon in the Mobility Center may not show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For immediate updates after a change in status, you need to enable the notification area icon. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP
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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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    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. 6 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive
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    5 Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut 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
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    from the computer. 12. Release the hard drive by sliding it toward the hard drive cable connector (2). 13. Lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay. To install a hard drive: 1. Align and insert the top side of the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 8 Chapter 5 Replacing a hard drive
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    2. Gently press the hard drive into the hard drive bay (2). 3. Secure the hard drive by sliding it away from the hard drive cable connector (1). 4. Connect the hard drive cable (2) to the computer. 5. Replace the hard drive bracket (1). 9
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    6. Replace the 2 hard drive bracket screws (2). 7. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 8. Close the cover (2). 9. Tighten the 6 hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing a hard drive
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    drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD+RW and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions
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    connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to use MultiBay and MultiBay II devices. The computer provides one powered USB port on the right side of the computer. This port the external MultiBay, refer to the user guide that is included with the device. 12 Chapter 6 Using external drives
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    11 See also hard drive; optical drive DVD drive 11 O optical drive 11 S software Disk Cleanup 6 Disk Defragmenter 6 E external drive 11 H hard disk drive external 11 HP 3D DriveGuard 3 installing 8 replacing 7 hard drive external 11 HP 3D DriveGuard 3 installing 8 replacing 7 HP 3D DriveGuard
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