HP HDX X16-1000 - Premium Notebook PC User Manual
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- Page 1 Drives User Guide...
- Page 2 © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of common to most models. Some features Microsoft Corporation. may not be available on your computer. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 ........................ - Page 4 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...
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Page 5: Handling Drives
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. -
Page 6: Using An Optical Drive
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. -
Page 7: Using Optical Discs (Cds, Dvds, And Bds)
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. -
Page 8: Selecting The Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, And Bds)
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. -
Page 9: Blu-Ray Disc (Bd)
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: ●... -
Page 10: Playing A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. Pull out the tray (2). Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle. -
Page 11: Configuring Autoplay
Configuring AutoPlay Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed. Click Save. -
Page 12: Changing Dvd Region Settings
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. -
Page 13: Observing The Copyright Warning
Observing 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. 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. -
Page 14: Copying A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suite > Power2Go. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. 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. -
Page 15: Creating Or "Burning" A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd
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. -
Page 16: Removing An Optical Disc (Cd, Dvd, Or Bd)
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) 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. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. -
Page 17: Improving Hard Drive Performance
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. -
Page 18: Using Hp Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
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: ● 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 operation. -
Page 19: Identifying Hp Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
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 >... -
Page 20: Using Hp Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you to perform the following tasks: ● 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. -
Page 21: Replacing The Hard Drive
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. - Page 22 Disconnect the hard drive connector. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (1), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2). Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive...
- Page 23 To install a hard drive: Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1). Slide the hard drive to the right until it snaps into place (2).
- Page 24 Reconnect the hard drive connector. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. Close the cover (2). Tighten the 4 hard drive cover screws (3). Chapter 5 Replacing the hard drive...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
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 Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. -
Page 26: The Computer Does Not Detect The Optical Drive
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: Remove any discs from the optical drive. Select Start >... -
Page 27: A Disc Does Not Play
A 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. ●... -
Page 28: A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
A disc does not play automatically Click Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 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 ●... -
Page 29: A Dvd Movie Is Not Visible On An External Display
A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 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. Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary: Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize >... -
Page 30: A Device Driver Must Be Reinstalled
A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: Remove any discs from the optical drive. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. - Page 31 To use HP Update: Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the utility should check for software updates on the Web. Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support.
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Page 32: Index
Index airport security devices 1 burning 11, 25 region codes, DVD 8 AutoPlay 7 changing region setting 8 copying 10 software playing 6 Disk Cleanup 13 removing 12 burning 11 Disk Defragmenter 13 DVD drive 2 copying 10 DVD region settings 8 playing 6 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL troubleshooting...
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