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Drives User Guide - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - 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: 443959-001 - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - 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 XP - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 5
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 drive Inserting an optical disc ...12 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 13 Removing an optical disc - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 6
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1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > My Computer. 1 - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - 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 XP - Page 9
Disk Cleanup 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 - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 10
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: Internal hard drives and optional MultiBay II hard drives (select models only) are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. Hard drives that are in an optional docking device - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 11
the hard drive icon. If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down. ● The computer will not initiate Standby or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 12
3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. ● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. ● Hide or show the icon in the notification area. To open the software and change settings, follow these steps: 1. Double-click - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 13
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 away - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 14
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 the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 15
6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 9 - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - 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 XP - 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 XP - 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 XP - Page 19
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 stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 20
an optical disc when no computer power is 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 (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 21
devices 2 C CD inserting 12 removing, with power 13 removing, without power 14 CD drive 10 D Disk Cleanup software 3 Disk Defragmenter software 3 disk performance 3 drive light 5 drives caring for 2 hard 7, 8 optical 10 See also hard drive, optical drive DVD inserting 12 removing, with power - HP Nx9420 | Drives - Windows XP - Page 22
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