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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: September 2009 Document Part Number: 539698-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    16 Managing power with a parked hard drive 17 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 18 5 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...19 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 6 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for
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    27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...29 Obtaining Microsoft® device drivers 29 Obtaining HP device drivers 29 Index ...31 iv
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    1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss
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    2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Your computer may come with an optional external optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. The optical drive allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc (BD) ROM Drive, then
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    ±R/RW Double Layer ● Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer with LightScribe NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer. Identifying the installed optical drive 3
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    , it can also read Blu-ray discs (BDs). 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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    right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to CDs but have a 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 Use CD-R (write-once)
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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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    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, select Start > Help and Support. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only)
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    . 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 for more information. 2. Click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives. 3. Right
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    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, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select
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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 the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software
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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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    with LightScribe 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 connecting a powered drive, be
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    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 is protected by
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    updates after a change in status, enable the notification area icon. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show
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    . 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, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Managing power with
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    privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software. Additionally, members of an Administrator 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
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    you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a 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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    6 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not
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    8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Loosen the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (1). 10. Pull the hard drive to the left (2) 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
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    3. Tighten the 4 screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 22 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Insert the
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    the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be reinstalled." 4. Right-click the optical Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall
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    A disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● 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
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    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. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure 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 properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying
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    A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP MediaSmart to play a DVD. MediaSmart comes preinstalled on the computer. ▲ To use MediaSmart, click the HP MediaSmart icon on the desktop. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    . If uninstalling and reinstalling the device driver does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or
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    to install. 7. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    13 optical drive 2, 14 P ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 15 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 T troubleshooting burning discs 27 device driver 29 disc play 25, 26 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 23 optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 29 Index 31
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