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    Drives User Guide
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    2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty
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    installed Configuring AutoPlay ...7 Changing DVD region settings ...8 HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 16 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...17 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...18 6 Replacing the hard drive 7 Troubleshooting
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    A disc does not play automatically ...35 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 36 A device driver must be reinstalled ...37 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 37 Obtaining HP device drivers 37 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 38 Index ...40 iv
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    to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Before handling 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 media. Avoid
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    an optical 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 allows you to read data discs of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive
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    optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives. Some optical drives can drive may not be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players. †LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. LightScribe
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    : The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs
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    Blu-ray Discs (BD) BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over 5 times the storage capacity of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6
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    dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is plugged into an external power source while playing a BD. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive
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    available options for each media type listed. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to play DVDs. 4. Click Save. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, select Start > Help and Support. Configuring AutoPlay 7
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    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. 3. Click the (+) sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for
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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. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from
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    the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. 4. Click 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
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    computers with MP3 software installed. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with
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    Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 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 the
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    on an optional docking device (select models only). USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer
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    NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the AC
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    . ● You move 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 that are in an optional docking device or are connected to a USB port
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    the 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 NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation
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    show the icon in the notification area. 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 > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. 2. Click the appropriate button to
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    password for tasks such 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
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    you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by 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. If you are not sure whether the
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    7. Remove the screws from the battery area. Your computer has either 2 or 3 screws that need to be removed. NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 20 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive
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    8. Turn the computer display-side up, and then remove the 2 screws from the back edge of the computer. 9. Open the computer as far as possible. 10. Slide the switch cover straight back towards the display, and then remove the switch cover. 21
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    connector (1) to which the keyboard cable is attached, and then disconnect the keyboard cable (2) from the system board by pulling upward. 22 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive
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    14. Remove the keyboard from the computer (3). 15. Remove the screws from the top cover. Your computer has either 2 or 3 screws that need to be removed. NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 23
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    by pulling upward. 18. Remove the top cover (3) from the computer to expose the hard drive and WLAN compartment. 19. Remove the hard drive screw (1). 20. Use the Mylar tab (2) on the hard drive to slide the hard drive to the right to disconnect it from the system board. 24 Chapter 6 Replacing the
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    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. Use the Mylar tab (2) on the hard drive to slide the hard drive to the left to connect it to the system board. 3. Replace the hard drive screw (3) to secure the hard drive
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    4. Place the top cover (1) on the computer, and then insert the TouchPad cable (2) into the ZIF connector (3) on the system board. 5. Slide the top cover into place. 26 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive
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    6. Replace the screws to the top cover. Your computer has either 2 or 3 screws that need to be installed. NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 7. Place the keyboard upside down on the top cover of the computer (1). 8. Insert the
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    to be replaced. NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 11. Slide the switch cover into place. 28 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive
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    12. Close the computer display. 13. Replace the 2 screws on the back edge of the computer. 29
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    replaced. NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. 15. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, and then replace the battery. 16. Reconnect external power and external devices. 17. Turn on the computer. 30 Chapter 6 Replacing the
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 31
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    Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    ● Scan 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
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    the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc, click system resources and results in better playback performance. Change desktop color properties. Because the human eye cannot 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    A disc does not play automatically 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, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A
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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. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    , programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. 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
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    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. Using SoftPaq Download Manager HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM
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    If you want to download only one or two SoftPaqs and have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. Right-click Install SoftPaq in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to install the selected SoftPaqs on the computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 39
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    25 replacing 19 hard drive external 13 HP 3D DriveGuard 15 installing 25 replacing 19 HP 3D DriveGuard 15 K keyboard removing 22 S SoftPaqs, downloading 38 software Disk Cleanup 18 Disk Defragmenter 18 switch cover removing 21 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 35 burning discs 36 device drivers 37 disc
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