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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: August 2009 Document Part Number: 539586-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...13 3 Using external drives 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 16 Managing power with a parked hard drive 17 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 18 5 Improving hard drive performance
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    7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, Media Player produces no sound or display 32 A device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
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    drive (select models only) 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 before writing to media. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Avoid exposing a drive
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    2 Using an optical drive 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. If your computer
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    of drives: ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with LightScribe/SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be
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    ROM Drive, it can also read Blu-ray Discs. 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. Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table. Optical drive
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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 version of a CD) to store large projects that must be updated frequently. Typical uses include the following: ● Developing and maintaining large
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    Blu-ray Discs (BD) BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over 5 times the storage capacity of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6
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    Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 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
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    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 HP MediaSmart to play DVDs. 4. Click Save. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and
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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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    source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or
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    Copying 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. Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. 4. When
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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 file the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the
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    Removing a 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 disc by the
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    CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive 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 drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when
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    : ● You drop the computer. ● 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 ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal operation. NOTE: A hard drive in the hard drive bay
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    Hardware and Sound > Windows Mobility Center. The Mobility Center also indicates HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status: ● If the software is enabled, show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For immediate updates after a change in status, enable the notification area icon. To enable
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    . ● The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. Before you move the computer
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    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 ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
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    you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Refer to Help and Support for more information. For instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 19
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    . 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 computer. 7. Loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay
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    8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on the hard drive cable to disconnect it from the system board. 10. Using the tab (2) on the left side of the hard drive, lift the hard drive to a 45-degree angle, and then remove the hard drive (3) from
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    3. Connect the hard drive cable (3) to the hard drive connector on the system board. 4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1). 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 22 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay
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    the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the secondary hard drive bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. Loosen the 3 secondary hard drive bay screws (1). 23
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    8. Remove the secondary hard drive bay cover (2). 9. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on the hard drive cable to disconnect it from the system board. 10. Using the tab (2) on the left side of the hard drive, lift the hard drive to a 45-degree angle, and then remove the hard drive (3) from the
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    3. Connect the hard drive cable (3) to the hard drive connector on the system board. 4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1). 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the secondary hard drive bay cover screws (3). 25
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    8 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 26 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 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 released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the
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    ) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be reinstalled 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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    A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a disc. ● Log off the Internet before playing a disc. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is clean. If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Wipe
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    all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Save. A disc should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. 30 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    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 and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The
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    A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to play a DVD or BD. MediaSmart is installed on the computer, and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 32 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Click 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, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region
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    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 without downloading the file. - or complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    , DVD 9 S secondary hard drive, replacing 23 software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows
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