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Drives User Guide - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 2
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: 482515-001 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 5
copyright warning ...10 Copying a CD or DVD ...11 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...12 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...15 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 6
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 24 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 25 Index ...26 vi - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 7
through the operating system. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive 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 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 8
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. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an HD DVD Drive, then you can also watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 9
types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-R Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 10
CD-RW Write to DVD±RW/R DVD±RW/R and Yes Yes CD-RW Combo Drive DVD±RW/R and Yes Yes CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support HD DVD-R Drive Yes Yes with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support HD DVD-ROM Yes Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support LightScribe Yes Yes DVD±RW/R and CD - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 11
DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have at least 8 times the storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 12
30 GB for dual layer, about three times the capacity of a standard DVD. Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc times the size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 13
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 dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. Playing a CD or DVD 7 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 14
Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box at the upper left of the computer screen is selected. 3. Click Choose a default for each media type listed. 4. Click either Take no action or Ask me every time to prevent the automatic playing - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 15
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 settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times. The region setting you select the - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 16
on battery drive to the destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is 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 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 17
a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. 3. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the drive. After the - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 18
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 supported formats. ● An MP3 file - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 19
Removing an optical disc (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 it. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 13 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 20
time when you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 21
searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that 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 Cleanup - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 22
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 6 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Remove the 4 hard drive screws (1). 16 Chapter 4 Replacing the hard - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 23
(2), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (3). To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 2. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 3. Reinsert the 4 hard drive screws. 4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 24
5 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 25
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is protective case. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 19 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 26
sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be reinstalled" found later in this section. 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 27
close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. 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 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 28
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. 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 29
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 drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 30
the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 31
models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver . 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 32
O optical disc Blu-ray 6 HD DVD 6 removing 13 using 4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 23 device driver 24 26 Index disc play 21, 22 HP device drivers 24 optical disc tray 19 - HP Dv7-1243cl | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 33
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