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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: February 2009 First Edition: December 2008 Document Part Number: 505488-002 Product notice This user guide
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    discs ...4 Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs 5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 17 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...18 Using Disk Cleanup ...19 5 Replacing the hard drive 6 Troubleshooting
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    a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 28 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29 A device driver must be reinstalled ...30 Obtaining Windows device drivers 30 Obtaining HP device drivers 30 Index ...32 iv
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    connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Before 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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    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 known as a BD drive, you can also watch high-definition video from disc. Identify the kind of device installed in
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    have one of the 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 ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±RW Double Layer (DL
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    as described in the following table. Optical drive type Write to CD-RW DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Yes Combo Drive DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Yes Combo Drive with DL support LightScribe DVD±RW/R Yes and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive Yes with SuperMulti DVD±RW Double-Layer
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    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 to create permanent archives and to share files with virtually anyone. Typical uses include the following
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    Blu-ray Disc (BD) Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc 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 capacity of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50
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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 to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray 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
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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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    your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then
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    Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive
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    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. After the information is copied, the disc you created ejects automatically. Copying a CD or DVD 11
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    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 that came with your DVD player for a list of supported you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be
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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) is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 13
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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. For more information, refer to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP
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    Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on the computer turns on to show that the 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: ● 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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    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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    when you do not need access to your computer. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Help and Support for more information. 18 Chapter 4 Improving
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    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 Cleanup 19
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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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    10. Using the 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 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
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    4. Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1). 5. Close the cover (2). 6. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (3). 22 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive
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    6 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 23
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    The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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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." The computer does not detect
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    disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD. DVD, or BD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ● Be Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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    A disc 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 CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A
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    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. ● the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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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. A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 29
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    computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click computer. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 30 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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    Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. A device driver must be reinstalled 31
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    Blu-ray 6 removing 13 using 4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD, DVD, or BD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 19 Disk Defragmenter 18 T troubleshooting burning discs 28 device driver 30 disc play 26, 27 HP device drivers 30 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25
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