HP Nx9420 Drives - Windows Vista

HP Nx9420 - Compaq Business Notebook Manual

Get HP Nx9420 - Compaq Business Notebook PDF manuals and user guides
UPC - 882780919211
View all HP Nx9420 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

HP Nx9420 manual content summary:

  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 1
    Drives User Guide
  • HP Nx9420 | 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 2007 Document Part Number: 443961-001
  • HP Nx9420 | 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 Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 4
    iv Product notice
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 5
    Table of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...3 Using Disk Cleanup ...3 4 Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 5 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software ...6 5 Replacing a hard drive 6 Using an optical
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 6
    vi
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 7
    1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select 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 applications,
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 8
    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 to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 9
    for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter online Help. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 10
    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 are not protected by
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 11
    hard drive icon. NOTE: The icon in the Mobility Center may not show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For immediate updates after a change in status, you need to enable the notification area icon. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 12
    the privileges for nonAdministrator 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 > Hardware and
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 13
    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 computer. 7. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 14
    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). 2. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right to connect the hard drive. 3. Tighten the hard
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 15
    6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 9
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 16
    No No No No No Drive DVD and CD- Yes Yes No No No No RW Combo Drive DVD±RW/R Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double- Layer support LightScribe Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double- Layer support Blu-Ray Disc Yes
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 17
    may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. ● You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback. 11
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 18
    Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. 12 Chapter 6 Using an optical drive
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 19
    Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it place the disc in a protective case. Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 13
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 20
    available 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 tray is released, and then pull out the tray 4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case. 14 Chapter 6 Using an optical drive
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 21
    power 14 DVD drive 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 3 Disk Defragmenter 3 O optical disc inserting 12 removing, with power 13 removing, without power 14 optical drive 10 S software Disk Cleanup 3 Disk Defragmenter 3 H hard disk drive HP 3D DriveGuard 4 installing 8 replacing 7 hard drive HP 3D
  • HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 22
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
Drives
User Guide