HP HDX X16-1000, HDX X16-1100, HDX X16-1200 Drives User Guide

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First Edition: August 2008

Document Part Number: 487226-001

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Table of contents

1 Handling drives

2 Using an optical drive

Identifying the installed optical drive ..................................................................................................... 2

Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) .......................................................................................... 3

Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) .................................................................................... 4

CD-R discs ........................................................................................................................... 4

CD-RW discs ....................................................................................................................... 4

DVD±R discs ....................................................................................................................... 4

DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................... 4

LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................... 4

Blu-ray Disc (BD) ................................................................................................................. 5

Playing a CD, DVD, or BD .................................................................................................................... 6

Configuring AutoPlay ............................................................................................................................ 7

Changing DVD region settings ............................................................................................................. 8

Observing the copyright warning .......................................................................................................... 9

Copying a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................................ 10

Creating or “burning” a CD, DVD, or BD ............................................................................................ 11

Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) ...................................................................................... 12

3 Improving hard drive performance

Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................................... 13

Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 13

4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status ................................................................. 15

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software .................................................................... 16

5 Replacing the hard drive

6 Troubleshooting

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD ............................................... 21

The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 22

A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 23

A disc does not play automatically ..................................................................................................... 24

A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ................................................................................... 24

A DVD movie is not visible on an external display ............................................................................. 25

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................................... 25

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A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display ........................................... 25

A device driver must be reinstalled .................................................................................................... 26

Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ..................................................................................... 26

Obtaining HP device drivers .............................................................................................. 26

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 28

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 of information,

observe these precautions:

Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.

Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive.

Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on it.

Before removing or inserting a 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 move the computer while the optical drive 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 to temperature or humidity extremes.

Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products.

Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive.

2 Using an optical drive

Your computer includes 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, also known as BD, drive, then you can also watch high-definition video from disc.

Identifying the installed optical drive

Select Start > Computer.

You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including your optical drive. You may have one of the following types of drives:

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DVD±RW SuperMulti Double Layer (DL) Lightscribe Drive

NOTE: Double-layer discs can store more data than single-layer discs. However, double-layer

discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players.

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Blu-ray Disc (BD) R/RE SuperMulti Drive

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Blu-ray Disc (BD) ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support

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Blu-ray Disc (BD) ROM Drive with LightScribe/SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support

NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer.

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Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)

An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs and BDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs.

Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. If your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, it can also read BDs.

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 type Write to CD-RW Write to DVD

±RW/R

Write to DVD+RDLWrite label to

LightScribe CD or DVD±RW/R

Write to BD R/RE

DVD±RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive

Yes Yes Yes Yes No

BD R/RE SuperMulti Drive

Yes Yes Yes No Yes

BD ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/ RW Double Layer support

Yes Yes Yes No No

BD ROM Drive with LightScribe/ SuperMulti DVD±R/ RW Double Layer (DL) support

YesYes YesYes No

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Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)

An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs and BDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data 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

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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Distributing large presentations

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Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data

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Making your own music CDs

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Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records

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Offloading files from your hard drive to free up 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 frequently. Typical uses include the following:

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Developing and maintaining large documents and project files

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Transporting work files

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Making weekly backups of hard drive files

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Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously

DVD±R discs

Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts of information. After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over.

DVD±RW discs

Use DVD+RW discs if you want to be able to erase or write over data that you saved earlier. This type of disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.

LightScribe DVD+R discs

Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs are read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to the outside of the disc.

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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 the size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer BD can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB.

Typical uses include the following:

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Storage of large amounts of data

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High-definition video

NOTE: As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection,

compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed.

Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) 5

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 (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 not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray 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 how you 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.

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Configuring AutoPlay

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 Choose a default, 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.

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Changing DVD region settings

Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally.

You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive.

CAUTION: The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times.

The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive.

The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab.

To change settings through the operating system:

1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.

2. In the left pane, click Device Manager.

NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your

computer. 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 region settings, and then click

Properties.

5. Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings.

6. Click OK.

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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.

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information 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.

Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive to the destination disc.

Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing 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.

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Copying a CD, DVD, or BD

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.

After the information is copied, the disc you created is ejected automatically.

NOTE: Do not move the computer while it is writing to a BD.

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Creating or “burning” a CD, DVD, or BD

CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws,

to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes.

If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD±RW, or BD R/RE optical drive, you can use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. To burn video files to a CD or DVD, use MyDVD.

Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD, DVD, or BD:

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Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all programs.

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A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio files because after the information is copied, it cannot be changed.

NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with CyberLink Power2Go.

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Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use CD-Rs to burn music CDs.

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A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.

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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 formats.

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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 with MP3 software installed.

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Do not move the computer while it is writing to a BD.

To burn a CD, DVD, or BD, follow these steps:

1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive.

2. Insert a blank disc into the optical drive.

3. Select Start > All Programs, and the name of the software you want to use.

NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.

4. Select the kind of disc you want to create—data, audio, or video.

5. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the folder where the source files are stored.

6. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank disc.

7. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected.

For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site.

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Removing an optical disc (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 edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE: If the tray 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.

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3 Improving hard drive performance

Using Disk Defragmenter

As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently.

After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to complete. You may want to set it to run during the night or another time when you do not need access to your computer.

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.

2. Click Defragment now.

NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your

computer. 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.

For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.

Using Disk Cleanup

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.

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4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive

Protection

HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O requests under either of the following conditions:

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You drop the computer.

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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 operation.

NOTE: A hard drive in the hard drive bay is protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard

drives installed in optional docking devices or connected to USB ports are not protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.

For more information, refer to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help.

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Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status

The drive light on the computer changes to an amber color to show that the drive in the hard drive bay is parked. To determine whether the drive is currently protected, select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center:

The Mobility Center also indicates HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status:

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If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon.

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If the software is disabled, a white diagonal line is superimposed over the hard drive icon.

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If the drive is parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon.

NOTE: The icon in the Mobility Center may not show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For

immediate updates after a change in status, you need to enable the notification area icon.

To enable the notification area icon:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > ProtectSmart Hard Drive.

NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Allow.

2. On the Icon in system tray row, click Show.

3. Click OK.

If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following ways:

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The computer will not shut down.

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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.

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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.

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Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software

The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you to perform the following tasks:

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Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.

NOTE: Permission to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is dependent on

certain user privileges. Members of an Administrator group can change privileges for nonAdministrator users.

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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 and Sound > ProtectSmart Hard Drive.

2. Click the appropriate button to change settings.

3. Click OK.

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5 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 computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

To remove the hard drive:

1. Save your work.

2. Shut down the computer and close the display.

3. Disconnect all external 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 4 hard drive cover screws (1).

8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2).

9. Disconnect the hard drive connector.

10. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (1), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2).

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To install a hard drive:

1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1).

2. Slide the hard drive to the right until it snaps into place (2).

3. Reconnect the hard drive connector.

4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer.

5. Close the cover (2).

6. Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3).

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6 Troubleshooting

The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.

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. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops.

3. 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 edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE: If the tray 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.

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The computer does not detect the optical drive

If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver:

1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.

2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by

User Account Control, click Continue.

3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus

sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing.

4. Right-click the optical drive listing to perform the following tasks:

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Update the driver.

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Disable the device.

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Uninstall the device.

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Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers.

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Click Properties to see if the device is working properly:

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Click Troubleshoot to fix problems.

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Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device.

NOTE: You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the

driver. This option rolls back to the previously installed driver.

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A disc does not play

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Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD.

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Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD.

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Be sure that you insert the disc properly.

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Be sure that the disc is clean. If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge.

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Check the disc for scratches. If you find scratches, treat the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores.

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Disable Sleep mode before playing the disc.

Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways:

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Playback may resume.

– or –

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The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may need to exit the program and then restart it.

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Increase system resources:

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Turn off external devices such as printers and scanners. This practice frees up valuable system resources and results in better playback performance.

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Change desktop color properties. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any loss of color while watching a movie if you lower system color properties to 16-bit color, as follows:

1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except on an icon, and then select Personalize > Display Settings.

2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit).

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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 DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically

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Clean the disc.

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Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions:

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Log off the Internet.

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Change the color properties of the desktop:

1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop except on an icon, and then select Personalize > Display Settings.

2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit).

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Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device.

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A DVD movie is not visible on an external display

1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more times

to switch between the 2 displays.

2. Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary:

a. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display

Settings.

b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display.

NOTE: When using both 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 to Start > Help and

Support.

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion

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Be sure that all other programs are closed.

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Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation.

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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.

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Be sure that the disc is inserted properly.

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Select a slower write speed and try again.

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If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive.

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Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager.

A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display

Use MediaSmart to play a DVD. MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at

http://www.hp.com.

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A device driver must be reinstalled

To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps:

1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.

2. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are

listed in the pane above the box.

3. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue.

4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of driver you want to

uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing.

5. Click a listed driver, and press the delete key. When prompted, confirm that you want to delete the

driver, but do not restart the computer. Repeat for any other drivers you want to delete.

6. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the toolbar. Windows

scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers.

NOTE: If you are prompted to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with

the restart.

7. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are once again listed.

8. Try to use your device.

If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section.

Obtaining Microsoft device drivers

You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.

To use Microsoft Update:

1. Open your Internet browser, and go to

http://www.microsoft.com.

2. Click Security & Updates.

3. Click Microsoft 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 to the Windows

operating system and other Microsoft products.

6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer.

Obtaining HP device drivers

Follow either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers.

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To use HP Update:

1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update.

2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then 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, 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.

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Index

airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 7

burning 11 copying 10 playing 6 removing 12

Blu-ray Disc R/RW SuperMulti

Drive 3

Blu-ray Disc ROM with LightScribe/

SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3

Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti

DVD±R/RW Double Layer 3

burning 11, 25 copying 10 playing 6

removing 12 CD drive 2 copyright warning 9

device drivers

HP drivers 26

Microsoft drivers 26 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 13 disk performance 13 drive light 15 drives

caring for 1

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