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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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 3
Hard Drive Protection 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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 4
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 be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 5
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 wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 6
an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. 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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 7
. You will see a list of all the devices installed in your computer, including your optical drive. You may have one of the following types of drives: ● LightScribe DVD±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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 8
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 as described in the following table. Optical drive - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 9
storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to store large projects that must be updated - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 10
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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 11
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. want to use the media content. NOTE: 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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 12
all 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 Support. 8 Chapter 2 Using an optical - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 13
. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager 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- - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 14
or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 15
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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 16
guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 17
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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 18
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 sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the drive - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 19
I/O requests under either of the following conditions: ● 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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 20
PC > Windows Mobility Center. The Mobility Center also indicates HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status: ● If the software is enabled, a green check show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For immediate updates after a change in status, enable the notification area icon. To enable the - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 21
allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options properties. Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Managing power with a parked hard drive 17 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 22
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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 23
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 Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 24
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 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter 6 Replacing a drive in the primary - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 25
8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). 9. Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on 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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 26
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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 27
is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. NOTE: The cover of the primary hard drive bay is marked with a "1" and - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 28
hard drive, lift the hard drive to a 45-degree angle, and then remove the hard drive (3) from the computer. To install a drive in the secondary hard drive bay: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay side of the hard drive bay. 24 Chapter 7 Replacing a drive in the secondary hard drive bay - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 29
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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 30
8 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 26 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 31
The optical disc tray does 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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 32
The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed 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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 33
of the disc to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. If you find scratches, displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ◦ Playback return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 34
BD does not play automatically 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the 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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 35
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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 36
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 - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 37
Update to get the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 38
> HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software updates on the Web. 3. Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 39
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 disc tray 27 optical drive - HP Pavilion dv7-2100 | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 40
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