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    Drives User Guide
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    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: April 2009 Document Part Number: 512427-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    Disk Defragmenter ...11 Using Disk Cleanup ...11 5 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 13 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 14 6 Replacing the hard drive 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for
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    of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device
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    . You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 1
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    drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the drive into a drive bay. Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive(select models only vibration. When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged
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    Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive ● Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive NOTE
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    Write to CD-RW Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/ Yes RW SuperMulti DL Drive SuperMulti LightScribe Yes DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray ROM with Yes LightScribe DVD±R/ RW SuperMulti DL Drive Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+RW DL Write label to LightScribe CD
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    purposes. DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have 6 to 7 times the 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 CD-R (write-once) discs are widely used for creating a permanent copy of data
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    Blu-ray Disc Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc 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 five times more than the 4.7-GB single-layer DVD. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB,
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    all media and devices check box at the upper left of the computer screen is selected. 3. Click Choose a default, and then select one of installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM
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    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. Creator Basic reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from the
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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 by 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 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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    applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Disk Defragmenter 11
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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: Hard drives connected to USB ports are
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    HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on the computer turns on to show that the drive is parked. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP
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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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    6 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. 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 3 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift
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    the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into place. 16 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive
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    3. Tighten the 2 captive screws that secure the hard drive to the computer (3). 4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1). 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screws (3). 17
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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 , tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 18 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you suspect that 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. The computer does not
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    area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 20 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives HP MediaSmart to play a DVD. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp
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    .com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click 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
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    the device. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control,
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    HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 hard drive HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 12 installing 16 removing 15 replacing 15 HP Drive with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc
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