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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: 533497-001 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 20 The computer a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 iii
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    Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...26 Index ...27 iv
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    1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer. 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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    then select one of the available actions. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to play DVDs. 4. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Configuring AutoPlay 7
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    Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive. CAUTION: The region
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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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    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. 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 Standby, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is
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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. 19
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    optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, roll back, or uninstall the device driver. To check your devices and drivers in Device Manager, follow these steps: 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select
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    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, roll back, or uninstall drivers for this device. The computer does not detect the optical
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    such as printers and scanners. This practice frees up valuable system resources and results in better playback performance. Change desktop color properties. blank area of the computer desktop, and then select Properties > Settings. 2. Set Color quality to Medium (16 bit). 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    . A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. A disc does not play automatically 23
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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. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    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. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the
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    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 Manager software application to install the SoftPaq on the computer. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    removing 12 CD drive 3, 13 copyright warning 9 D device drivers HP 25 Microsoft 25 uninstalling, reinstalling 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk 26 software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 15 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 23 burning discs 24 device drivers 25 disc play 22 optical disc tray 20 optical
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