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    Drives User Guide
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    in the express warranty statements accompanying 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 2008 Document Part Number: 487048-001
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    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii
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    iv Product notice
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    5 Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 16 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...17 6 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...18 7 Replacing a hard drive 8 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drive ...23 Replacing an
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    is needed ...29 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 29 Obtaining HP device drivers 29 An optical disc does not play automatically 30 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 31 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 Index ...33 vi
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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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    allow the screen to clear shut it down through the operating system. Do not use excessive force when battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged devices with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. The airport security devices
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    3 Using an optical drive (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > My Computer. Identifying the installed optical drive 3
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    to optical discs, as described in the following table. NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives. Optical drive type Read CD and DVD-ROM media Write to CD-R/ RW media Write to 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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    Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. 3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. 4. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. 6 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive (select
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    to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the
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    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 folder on your hard drive. 5. When prompted, remove the source disc from the
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    CD or DVD, use Windows Movie Maker. Observe the systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source guide for more specific instructions. Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 9
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    Removing a CD or DVD There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens 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
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    3. 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 and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and
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    ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: Turn off external devices such as printers
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    setting on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click in the window, and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. 3. Click the plus sign (+) next
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    to a USB port on the computer or on an optional docking device (select models only). USB drives include the following types: about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external 14 Chapter 4 Using external drives
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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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    as described in the following Note. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options properties. Before you move
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    your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change the privileges for nonAdministrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. To open the software and change settings, follow these steps
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    and the number of fragmented access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 18 Chapter 6 Improving
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    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. 3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet
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    left to connect the hard drive. 3. Tighten the hard drive screw (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Replace the cover (2). 20 Chapter
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    6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 21
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    8 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay The upgrade bay can hold either a hard drive or an optical drive. 22 Chapter 8 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay
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    the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. To remove a hard drive from the upgrade bay: 1. Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC
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    9. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, gently push the tab to release the hard drive (2). 10. Remove the hard drive from the upgrade bay. To install a hard drive in the upgrade bay: 1. Insert the hard drive into the upgrade bay. 24 Chapter 8 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay
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    2. Tighten the upgrade bay screw. 3. Replace the 4 hard drive screws. Replacing a hard drive 25
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    the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. To remove an optical drive from the upgrade bay: 1. Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer and close the display. 3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC
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    9. Remove the optical drive from the upgrade bay. To install an optical drive in the upgrade bay: 1. Insert the optical drive into the upgrade bay. 2. Tighten the upgrade bay screw. Replacing an optical drive 27
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    : ● Update the driver. ● Uninstall the device. ● 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
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    Internet browser, and go to 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. A new device driver is needed 29
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    1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. 3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. 4. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. 30 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
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    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 hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a disc does
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    A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display You must use WinDVD, which is preinstalled on the computer, to play a DVD. 32 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
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    18 O optical drive 3, 14 optical drive detection 28 P preventing playback disruptions 12 R region codes, DVD 13 S software Disk Cleanup 18 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 30 burning discs 31 device drivers 29 optical drive detection 28 U upgrade bay replacing a hard drive 23
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