HP Dv2910us Drives - Windows Vista
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Drives User Guide - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 5
of contents 1 Identifying installed drives 2 Handling drives 3 Using an optical drive Inserting an optical disc ...4 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 5 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 6 4 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 6
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1 Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. 1 - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 8
a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Do not type on the keyboard or - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 9
3 Using an optical drive An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store or transport information and play music and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Optical drives can read from and select models can write to optical media as - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 10
Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges to box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. 4 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 11
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it and place the disc in a protective case. Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 5 - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 12
power is available 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 tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until tray and place the disc in a protective case. 6 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 13
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 Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 14
on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. To remove the hard drive: 1. Save your work. 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 - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 15
Remove the 2 hard drive screws (1) 10. Pull the hard drive tab up (2), and then 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 (1). 3. Replace the 2 hard drive screws - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 16
6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). 10 Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 17
Cleanup 7 Disk Defragmenter 7 DVD inserting 4 removing, with power 5 removing, without power 6 DVD drive 3 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 3 DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer support 3 H hard disk drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 hard drive installing 9 removing 8 replacing 8 Index 11 - HP Dv2910us | Drives - Windows Vista - Page 18
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