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Using optional external devices

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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 powered device, be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the device to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Turn on the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 14 Chapter 4 Using external drives

Section	Page
Identifying installed drives	5
Handling drives	6
Using an optical drive (select models only)	7
Identifying the installed optical drive	7
Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs)	8
Selecting the right disc (CDs and DVDs)	9
CD-R discs	9
CD-RW discs	9
DVD±R discs	9
DVD±RW discs	9
LightScribe DVD+R discs	9
Playing a CD or DVD	10
Configuring AutoPlay	11
Changing DVD region settings	12
Observing the copyright warning	13
Copying a CD or DVD	14
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD	15
Removing a CD or DVD	16
Using external drives	17
Using optional external devices	18
Improving hard drive performance	19
Using Disk Defragmenter	19
Using Disk Cleanup	19
Replacing the hard drive	20
Troubleshooting	23
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD	23
The computer does not detect the optical drive	24
A disc does not play	25
A disc does not play automatically	26
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion	26
A device driver must be reinstalled	27
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers	27
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers	28
Using SoftPaq Download Manager	29

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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 powered device, be

sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.

Connect the device to the computer.

If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

Turn on the device.

To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the

computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer,

and then unplug the AC power cord.

Chapter 4

Using external drives