Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...creating the recovery discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager...use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Follow the on battery power, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs....
...creating the recovery discs. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter 2 Creating recovery discs Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager...use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Follow the on battery power, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs....
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 DVD±RW discs ...5 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...5 HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc 6 Playing a CD or DVD ...7 Using AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright...
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 DVD±RW discs ...5 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...5 HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc 6 Playing a CD or DVD ...7 Using AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright...
Drives - Windows Vista
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2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an HD DVD Drive, then you to see its capabilities. If your computer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The optical drive allows you can also watch movies. Identify what kind of the computer.
2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an HD DVD Drive, then you to see its capabilities. If your computer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive The optical drive allows you can also watch movies. Identify what kind of the computer.
Drives - Windows Vista
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...will see a list of the drives listed above may 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 ● HD DVD-R Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW ... SuperMulti DVD±R/RW 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±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some of all the devices installed on your computer, including your computer...
...will see a list of the drives listed above may 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 ● HD DVD-R Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW ... SuperMulti DVD±R/RW 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±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some of all the devices installed on your computer, including your computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support LightScribe Yes Yes DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM Yes Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support Write to DVD+R DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD±RW/R Write to HD ...to a CD or DVD. NOTE: Some of the supported optical drives. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your optical drive is an HD DVD drive, it can read Blu-ray discs. Your optical drive can also read standard CD and DVD discs. These discs store information...
... SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support LightScribe Yes Yes DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM Yes Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support Write to DVD+R DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD±RW/R Write to HD ...to a CD or DVD. NOTE: Some of the supported optical drives. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your optical drive is an HD DVD drive, it can read Blu-ray discs. Your optical drive can also read standard CD and DVD discs. These discs store information...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., almost 6 times the size of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7... Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of data and highdefinition video. Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is 15 gigabytes (GB) for single layer and 30 GB for dual layer, about three times the capacity...HD DVD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of a standard DVD. HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc HD DVD is a high-density disc format designed for the storage of large amounts of data ● ...
..., almost 6 times the size of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7... Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of data and highdefinition video. Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is 15 gigabytes (GB) for single layer and 30 GB for dual layer, about three times the capacity...HD DVD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of a standard DVD. HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc HD DVD is a high-density disc format designed for the storage of large amounts of data ● ...
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...B Blu-ray disc 6 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4... 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HD DVD disc 6 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc Blu-ray 6 HD DVD 6 removing 13 using 4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T ...
...B Blu-ray disc 6 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical 2 drives, optical drive 4... 17 removing 16 replacing 16 HD DVD disc 6 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 O optical disc Blu-ray 6 HD DVD 6 removing 13 using 4, 5 optical drive identifying 3 P playing a CD or DVD 7 R region codes, DVD 9 S software Disk Cleanup 15 Disk Defragmenter 14 T ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 DVD±RW discs ...5 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...5 Blu-ray Disc (BD) ...6 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ...7 Using AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10...
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ...3 Using optical discs ...4 Selecting the right disc ...5 CD-R discs ...5 CD-RW discs ...5 DVD±R discs ...5 DVD±RW discs ...5 LightScribe DVD+R discs ...5 Blu-ray Disc (BD) ...6 Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ...7 Using AutoPlay ...8 Changing DVD region settings ...9 Observing the copyright warning ...10...
Drives - Windows Vista
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If your computer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then you to see its capabilities. Identify what kind of the computer. The optical drive allows you can also watch movies.
If your computer to read data discs, play music, and watch high-definition video from disc. 2 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive 2 Using an optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of device is installed in your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then you to see its capabilities. Identify what kind of the computer. The optical drive allows you can also watch movies.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... have one of the following types of drives: ● SuperMulti DVD±RW Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±RW Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double...
... have one of the following types of drives: ● SuperMulti DVD±RW Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe SuperMulti DVD±RW Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... an optical drive Some optical drives can read Blu-ray discs. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Optical drive type Write to CD-RW SuperMulti DVD±RW Yes Drive with DL support LightScribe SuperMulti Yes DVD±RW Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support LightScribe Blu-ray Yes Disc...
... an optical drive Some optical drives can read Blu-ray discs. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Optical drive type Write to CD-RW SuperMulti DVD±RW Yes Drive with DL support LightScribe SuperMulti Yes DVD±RW Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support LightScribe Blu-ray Yes Disc...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. Blu-ray Disc (BD) Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of data ● High-definition video playback and storage 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of digital information, including high-definition video.
A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. Blu-ray Disc (BD) Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of data ● High-definition video playback and storage 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of digital information, including high-definition video.
Drives - Windows Vista
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Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray disc 6 Blu-ray Disc Drive playing 7 removing 13 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical...
Index A airport security devices 1 AutoPlay 8 B Blu-ray disc 6 Blu-ray Disc Drive playing 7 removing 13 C CD burning 12 copying 11 creating or burning 23 playing 7 removing 13 CD drive 4 CD, drive 2 copyright warning 10 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Windows drivers 25 Disk Cleanup software 15 Disk Defragmenter software 14 disk performance 14 drives caring for 1 hard 16, 17 optical...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... menu ...115 6 Specifications Computer specifications ...116 17.0-inch, SXGA+ display specifications 117 17.0-inch WXGA display specifications 118 Hard drive specifications ...119 Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 120 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo... Drive specifications 121 System DMA specifications, AMD ...122 System DMA specifications, Intel ...122 System interrupt specifications, AMD with graphics subsystems...
... menu ...115 6 Specifications Computer specifications ...116 17.0-inch, SXGA+ display specifications 117 17.0-inch WXGA display specifications 118 Hard drive specifications ...119 Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 120 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo... Drive specifications 121 System DMA specifications, AMD ...122 System DMA specifications, Intel ...122 System interrupt specifications, AMD with graphics subsystems...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... √ ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Low-light VGA camera √ √ ...HD Audio (IDT) √ √ √ Integrated subwoofer √ √ √ Supports Microsoft Premium √ √ √ Requirements Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing √ √ √ speakers 56K V.92 data/fax modem √ √ √ Supports all world-wide certification ...
... √ ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe ● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Low-light VGA camera √ √ ...HD Audio (IDT) √ √ √ Integrated subwoofer √ √ √ Supports Microsoft Premium √ √ √ Requirements Pavilion-branded Altec Lansing √ √ √ speakers 56K V.92 data/fax modem √ √ √ Supports all world-wide certification ...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Item (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) Description Spare part number Optical drives (include a bezel and an optical drive bracket): Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 480461-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 480459-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer...
Item (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) Description Spare part number Optical drives (include a bezel and an optical drive bracket): Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer 480461-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 480459-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Mass storage devices Item (1) (2) Description Hard drives (include bracket): 320-GB, 5400-rpm 250-GB, 5400-rpm 160-GB, 7200-rpm 160-GB, 5400-rpm 120-GB, 5400-rpm Optical drives (include a bezel and an optical drive bracket): Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Spare part number 480456-001 480455-001 480454-001 480453-001 480452-001 480461-001 480459-001 480458-001 Mass storage devices 35
Mass storage devices Item (1) (2) Description Hard drives (include bracket): 320-GB, 5400-rpm 250-GB, 5400-rpm 160-GB, 7200-rpm 160-GB, 5400-rpm 120-GB, 5400-rpm Optical drives (include a bezel and an optical drive bracket): Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive Spare part number 480456-001 480455-001 480454-001 480453-001 480452-001 480461-001 480459-001 480458-001 Mass storage devices 35
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...panel cable) 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket and screws) DVD...±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Base enclosure for use with all computer models equipped with...
...panel cable) 120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) 320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive (includes bracket) Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket and screws) DVD...±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Base enclosure for use with all computer models equipped with...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the webcam/microphone module. Remove the optical drive: 1. Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC...battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Description Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in...
...the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to install the webcam/microphone module. Remove the optical drive: 1. Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive spare part kits include an optical drive bezel and bracket. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC...battery (see Battery on , and then shut it down the computer. Description Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with the front toward you are unsure whether the computer is off or in...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. Creating recovery discs NOTE: HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to AC power before you have finished creating the recovery...it into the computer optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you can be prompted to connect to its original factory state if you will need high quality CD-R, DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, or BD-R (writable Blu-ray) discs. The next time...
.... ● Only one set of recovery discs: 1. NOTE: If you are operating the computer on -screen instructions. Creating recovery discs NOTE: HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to AC power before you have finished creating the recovery...it into the computer optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you can be prompted to connect to its original factory state if you will need high quality CD-R, DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, or BD-R (writable Blu-ray) discs. The next time...