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    Drives User Guide
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    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 2009 Document Part Number: 533487-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...15 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 6 Replacing the hard drive 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 19 The computer a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 22 A device driver must be reinstalled ...23 iii
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    Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 23 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 24 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...25 Index ...26 iv
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    . You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 1
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    2 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss
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    3 Using an optical drive (select models only) Your computer includes 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, play music, and watch movies.
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    optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than creates a grayscale image similar to black-and-white photography. 4 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive (select
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    much higher storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. CD-R discs LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs are read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD
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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 disc label-side up over the tray spindle. NOTE: If the tray is not
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    to play a DVD. For all other Vista editions, choose WinDVD to play a DVD. 4. Click Save. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Configuring AutoPlay 7
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    . You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, 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 which you want to change
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    writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Observing the copyright warning 9
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    Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business. 2. In the right pane, click Copy Disc. 3. Insert 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
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    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 MP3 program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be provided with the
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    Removing a 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 the edges
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    4 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer or on an optional docking device (select models only). USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte
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    Using optional external devices 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
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    applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 15
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    6 Replacing the 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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    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
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    6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 18 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1. Insert the end
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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. 20 Chapter
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    then restart it. ● Increase system resources: Turn off external devices such as printers and scanners. This practice frees up valuable system resources and results in better playback performance. Change desktop color properties. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors
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    Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted properly. ● the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. A device driver must be reinstalled 23
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    set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows® operating system and other system, programs, and hardware. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    want to show only software for the computer you are using or to show the software for all supported models. Select Show software for all supported models. If you have used HP Softpaq Download Manager previously, go to Step 3. a. Select your operating system and language filters in the Configuration
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    removing 12 CD drive 3, 13 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP 23 Microsoft 24 reinstalling 23 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 15 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 22 burning discs 22 26 Index device drivers 23 disc does not play 21 optical disc
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