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    Drives User Guide
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    © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
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    Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 15 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...16 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...17 Using Disk Cleanup ...17 6 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 7 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay 8 Troubleshooting The
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    A disc does not play ...27 A disc does not play automatically ...28 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...31 iv
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    on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Do not use excessive force when inserting a When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently devices with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. The airport security devices
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    of the computer. Identify what kind of device is installed in your computer to see its double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players. supported by your computer. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only)
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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 also 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
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    supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, home videos, and photos. These discs are read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and set-top DVD
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    6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of data ● High-definition video ● Video games NOTE: As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may
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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. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only)
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    Configuring AutoPlay 1. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 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 options for each media type listed. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to play
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    System area, click Device Manager. 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 Support
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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 with the software, on disc, or
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    Copying a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business. NOTE: If this is the first time you have used Roxio, you must accept the program license agreement before you can complete this process. 2. In the right pane, click Copy Disc. 3. Insert the disc you want to copy into
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    -RW is 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 user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of
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    Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) 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
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    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 diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
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    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 to USB
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    Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The drive light on the computer changes to an amber color to show that the drive is parked. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center: ● If the
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    group can change privileges for non-Administrator users. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. To open the software and 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
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    manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 2. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: Windows or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for
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    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 toward you. 6. Remove the battery from the
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    8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Loosen the hard drive screw (1). 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).
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    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). 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay
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    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 upgrade bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery from the
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    9. Remove the drive from the upgrade bay. To install a drive in the upgrade bay: 1. Insert the drive into the upgrade bay. 22 Chapter 7 Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay
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    2. Tighten the upgrade bay screw. 23
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    8 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 24 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the
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    Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers
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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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    A disc does not play automatically 1. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Save. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. 28 Chapter 8
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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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    Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining HP device drivers To use the HP Web site to obtain HP device drivers: 1. Open your 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
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    HP 3D DriveGuard 14 installing 19 replacing 18 hard drive external 13 HP 3D DriveGuard 14 installing 19 replacing 18 HP 3D troubleshooting AutoPlay 28 burning discs 29 device drivers 30 disc does not play 27 optical disc tray 25 optical drive detection 25 U upgrade bay replacing a drive 21 L light
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