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  • HP Tx2-1370us | Drives - Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Page 1
    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: November 2008 Document Part Number: 501592-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    ...12 Removing an optical disc ...13 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...14 Using Disk Cleanup ...14 4 Replacing the hard drive 5 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open ...18 The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc
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    Index ...27 iv
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    1 Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss
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    2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc drive, also know as a BD drive, you can also watch high-definition video from disc. Identify the kind of device installed in
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    following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support NOTE: Double-layer discs can store more data than single-layer discs. However, double-layer discs burned with these drives may not be compatible with
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    BD 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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    Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to 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 Use CD-R (write-once) discs
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    Blu-ray Disc (BD) BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer BD can store 25 GB, over five times more than a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer BD can store 50 GB, almost 6 times more than a dual-layer DVD at
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    Playing an optical disc 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 edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle. NOTE: If the tray is
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    , and then select one of the available options for each media type listed. 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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    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. 3. Click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change
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    to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive
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    Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suite > Power2Go. 2. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. 3. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 4. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the drive.
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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 you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be provided with the
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    Removing an optical disc 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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    run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. For additional information, -screen instructions. 14 Chapter 3 Improving hard drive performance
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    4 Replacing the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the
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    9. Grasp the hard drive tab, and lift the hard drive away from the computer. To install a hard drive: 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 2. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. 3. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. 4.
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    5 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 17
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    is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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    the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed. Refer to "A device driver must be reinstalled" later in this section. Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall
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    , as follows: 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except on an icon, and select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit). 20 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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    A disc does not play automatically 1. Select 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. A disc does
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    , and then select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit). ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. 22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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    displays, the DVD image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, select Start > Help and Support. A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 23
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    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 the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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    If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click
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    your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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    Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical discs removing 13 using 4 optical drive 2, 4 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 14 Disk Defragmenter 14 T troubleshooting burning discs 24 device driver 25 disc play 20, 21 DVD movie play 22 external display 23 HP device drivers 26 Microsoft
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