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    Drives User Guide
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    Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services
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    ray Discs (BD) ...6 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ...7 Configuring AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 16 Managing power with a parked hard drive 17 Using HP
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    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 device driver must be reinstalled ...33 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 33 Obtaining HP device drivers 33 Index ...35 iv
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    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 before writing to media. Avoid exposing a drive
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    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
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    . 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
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    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
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    backup purposes. DVDs and BDs are the same form factor as 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 CD-R (write-once) discs are widely used for creating a permanent copy
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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 spindle until the disc snaps into place. 6. Close the disc tray. If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, as described in the following section, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select
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    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 drive
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    . 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-
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    , 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 : For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the
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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. Creator Basic reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. 4. When
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    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
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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 down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the
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    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 sure that the AC
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    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
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    drive light on the computer 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
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    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
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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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    . 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 Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter
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    3. Disconnect 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 hard drive bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. Loosen the 4 hard drive cover screws (1). 20 Chapter
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    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
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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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    Disconnect 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
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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 a drive in 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
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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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    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
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    The computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or 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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    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 from the . If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. -
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    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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    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 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
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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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    the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If restart your computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. A device driver must be
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    . 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 provided. Proceed to step 6. 3. Click your
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    , 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 detection 28 Windows
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