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    Drives User Guide
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    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. Second Edition: August 2009 First Edition: August 2009 Document Part Number: 539973-002 Product notice This user guide
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    Using Disk Cleanup ...12 5 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 14 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 15 6 Replacing the hard drive 7 Replacing a drive in the SmartBay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not
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    of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device
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    to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive Before handling 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.
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    (BD) ROM Drive, then you can also watch high-definition video from disc. Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start > Computer. support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer (DL) support
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    drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives. Some optical drives CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep
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    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 Use CD-R ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs
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    DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs are read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label
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    > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for 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 the available options for each media type listed. 4. Click Save. NOTE: For more
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    the security of your computer. 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
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    's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 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
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    video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. ● DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide . For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on
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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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    DVD/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
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    computer. HP recommends your computer manually at any software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software screen instructions. 12 Chapter 4 Improving hard drive performance
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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: If the SmartBay contains a hard drive
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    HP HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status: ● If the software If the software is Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If click Show. 3. Click OK. If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked the 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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    devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug 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 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the
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    9. Remove the 3 hard drive screws. 10. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (1), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2). To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 17
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    2. Slide the hard drive to the right until it snaps into place (2). 3. Replace the 3 hard drive screws. 4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 5. Close the cover (2). 18 Chapter 6 Replacing the hard drive
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    6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 19
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    all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug 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. Slide the SmartBay release latch to release the drive. 20 Chapter 7 Replacing a drive in the SmartBay
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    8. Remove the drive from the SmartBay. To insert a drive in the SmartBay: ▲ Insert the drive into the SmartBay and push in until it snaps into place. 21
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    8 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. 22 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot
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    to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Select Advanced settings > Monitor tab. 3. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. 24 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using
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    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 . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    14 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 O optical disc removing optical drive 10 2, 11 R region codes, DVD 7 S SmartBay inserting a drive 20 replacing a drive 20 software Disk Cleanup 12 Disk Defragmenter 12 T troubleshooting burning discs 25 device driver 25 disc play 24 HP
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