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    Drives User Guide
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    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: September 2008 Document Part Number: 469434-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    playback disruptions ...14 Changing DVD region settings ...15 4 Using external drives 5 Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 18 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...19 6 RAID support 7 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...21 Using Disk Cleanup ...21 iii
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    8 Replacing a hard drive 9 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drive ...25 Replacing an optical drive ...28 10 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive 30 A new device driver is needed ...31 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 31 Obtaining HP device drivers
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    Start > Computer. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve 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
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    initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to clear, or properly bay. Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged
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    3 Using an optical drive (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. The type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed. Identifying the installed optical drive 3
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    the 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 Yes Yes DL Drive *Includes DVD+R DL, DVD±RW/R, and DVD-RAM. Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD Write to BD R/RE No No
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    BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R
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    new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. 6 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive (select models only)
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    AutoPlay 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. Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 7
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    > Hardware and Sound > AutoPlay. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. 8 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive (select models only)
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    the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, with the software Help,
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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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    generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. ● DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that came with your DVD player for a list of
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    Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 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)
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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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    see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the ● Increase system resources: Turn off external devices such as printers and scanners. This practice frees up valuable system resources and
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    permanent region 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 > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account
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    about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged
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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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    Mobility Center may not show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For immediate updates HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow. 2. On the Icon in system tray row, click Show. 3. Click OK. If HP on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D
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    the privileges for nonAdministrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. To open the software or 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
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    Array of Independent Disks), which allows data to be stored to multiple Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives. For more information, refer to the RAID user guide. To access the guide, click Start > Help and Support > User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. 20 Chapter 6 RAID
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    you can safely delete to free up disk space 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 21
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    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. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the hard drive bay
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    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 drive screw (3). 4. Align
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    6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 24 Chapter 8 Replacing a hard drive
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    display. 3. Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the upgrade bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. Loosen the upgrade bay screw (1). Replacing
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    8. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, gently push the tab to release the hard drive (2). 9. Remove the hard drive from the upgrade bay. 26 Chapter 9 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay
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    To install a hard drive in the upgrade bay: 1. Insert the hard drive into the upgrade bay. 2. Tighten the upgrade bay screw. Replacing a hard drive 27
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    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 outlet. 5. Turn the computer
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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 29
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    tasks: ● Update the driver. ● Disable 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, roll
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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 31
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    . 2. In the results pane, click Autoplay. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices, and then click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. 32 Chapter 10
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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 -burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display You
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    warning 9 D device drivers HP devices 31 Microsoft devices 31 uninstalling, reinstalling codes, DVD 15 S software Disk Cleanup 21 Disk Defragmenter 21 T troubleshooting AutoPlay 32 burning discs 33 device drivers 31 optical drive detection 30 U upgrade bay replacing a hard drive 25 replacing
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