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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: February 2009 Document Part Number: 512507-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 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 a drive in the primary hard drive
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    7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay 8 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 27 The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 28 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ...29 A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 30 The
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    when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive (select models only) is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged
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    Identify what kind of device is installed in your computer to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then you can also watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical
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    ±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with LightScribe/SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer
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    DVD discs. If your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also read Blu-ray Discs. 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
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    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 archives of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be
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    /or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive
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    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 For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is plugged into an external power source while playing a BD. Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 7
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    media and devices check box 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, refer to Help and
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    tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Click the
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    on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive to
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    . 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 optical drive and insert a blank disc into the drive. After the information is copied, the disc you created ejects automatically. Copying a CD or DVD
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    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 copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs, and then
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    Removing a 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
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    diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● 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
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    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 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives connected to USB ports
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    turns on to indicate that a hard drive is parked. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. The Mobility Center also indicates HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status: ● If the software
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    The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note. 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. ● The computer will not activate
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    privileges 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
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    or another time when you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All
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    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 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay
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    tab (2) on the left side of the hard drive, lift the hard drive to a 45-degree angle, and then remove the hard drive (3) from the computer. To install the primary hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Using the tab (2) on the hard drive, pull it to the right so that
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    3. Connect the hard drive cable (3) to the hard drive connector on the system board. 4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1). 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 22 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay
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    all 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 secondary hard drive bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. Loosen the 3 secondary hard drive bay screws (1). 23
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    the secondary hard drive bay: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). 2. Using the tab (2) on the hard drive, pull it to the right so that the rubber spacers tuck into the openings on the right side of the hard drive bay. 24 Chapter 7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay
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    3. Connect the hard drive cable (3) to the hard drive connector on the system board. 4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1). 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the secondary hard drive bay cover screws (3). 25
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    8 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 26 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 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 disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc
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    , click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be reinstalled." 28 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    A CD, DVD, or BD does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a disc. ● Log off the Internet before playing a disc. ● 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 cloth. Wipe
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    Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Save. A disc should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. 30 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. The process of burning a CD or DVD
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    A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to play a DVD or BD. MediaSmart is installed on the computer, and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 32 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers and hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by
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    on your hard drive. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install. 7. If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device. 34 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
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    primary hard drive, replacing 20 R region codes, DVD 9 S secondary hard drive, replacing 23 software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 19 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 31 device driver 33 disc play 29, 30 HP device drivers 33 optical
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