End User License Agreement
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floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in the Software Product and user documentation are owned by HP or its affiliates may make a one-time transfer of such license. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. The initial user of the Software Product may collect and...upgrade eligibility. 3. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. f. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this EULA or if you may only be governed by the Microsoft License...
floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in the Software Product and user documentation are owned by HP or its affiliates may make a one-time transfer of such license. ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. The initial user of the Software Product may collect and...upgrade eligibility. 3. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. f. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the original Software Product provided by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in this EULA or if you may only be governed by the Microsoft License...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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...safe place. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are...● You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Handle these discs are...recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Select Start > All ...discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased...
...safe place. NOTE: Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are...● You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Handle these discs are...recovery discs. The next time you open Recovery Manager, you will need high-quality DVD-R, DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. Select Start > All ...discs after setting up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only a few DVDs or BDs are required. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased...
Backup and Recovery - Windows 7
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... associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of...
... associated programs. ● Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of discs (purchased separately): CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD±RW. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk...
...―Enable/disable boot from Internal Network Adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for: ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...before inserting it into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Recovery Manager opens. 2. All these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter ... be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4.
...before inserting it into the optical drive. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Recovery Manager opens. 2. All these discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 2 Chapter ... be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. 2 Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the copyright warning ...9 Copying a CD or DVD ...9 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...10 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 11 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 14 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 15...
... the copyright warning ...9 Copying a CD or DVD ...9 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD ...10 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 11 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter ...12 Using Disk Cleanup ...12 4 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 14 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 15...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 27 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index ...30 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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... (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start > Computer. ● 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±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer to read data discs, play ...
... (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start > Computer. ● 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±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer to read data discs, play ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...;RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM with Yes SuperMulti DVD±R/ RW Double Layer Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+RW DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD ±RW/R Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No CAUTION: To prevent possible ... or Hibernation while reading or writing to optical discs as described in the following table. These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). The listed drives are not necessarily all of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your optical drive is a Blu...
...;RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM with Yes SuperMulti DVD±R/ RW Double Layer Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+RW DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD ±RW/R Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No CAUTION: To prevent possible ... or Hibernation while reading or writing to optical discs as described in the following table. These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). The listed drives are not necessarily all of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your optical drive is a Blu...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to the outside of disc is ideal for movies, software, and data backup purposes. Typical uses include the following : ... for commercial audio recordings and are used primarily for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to 7 times the storage capacity. DVDs are convenient for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent ...
... ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to the outside of disc is ideal for movies, software, and data backup purposes. Typical uses include the following : ... for commercial audio recordings and are used primarily for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to 7 times the storage capacity. DVDs are convenient for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, 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 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of digital information, including high-definition video. Blu-ray Disc Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of data ● High-definition video playback and storage Selecting the right disc 5
A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, 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 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of digital information, including high-definition video. Blu-ray Disc Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of data ● High-definition video playback and storage Selecting the right disc 5
Drives - Windows Vista
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Close the disc tray. If you want to release the disc tray. 3. Playing a CD or DVD 1. Pull out the tray (2). 4. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the ...
Close the disc tray. If you want to release the disc tray. 3. Playing a CD or DVD 1. Pull out the tray (2). 4. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. The region setting you want to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Click the plus sign (+)... changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. Right-click the DVD drive for more information. 3. CAUTION: The region settings on your DVD drive can play a DVD containing a region code only if ...
... password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. The region setting you want to change region settings, and then click Properties. 5. Click the plus sign (+)... changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. Right-click the DVD drive for more information. 3. CAUTION: The region settings on your DVD drive can play a DVD containing a region code only if ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not write to a disc while the computer is sensitive to a disc. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. After the information is writing to vibration. Do not copy directly from a source disc to the destination disc. Power2Go reads the source disc... all open programs except the disc software you created ejects automatically. Click Copy Disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Copying a CD or DVD 1.
..., including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not write to a disc while the computer is sensitive to a disc. Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go. 2. After the information is writing to vibration. Do not copy directly from a source disc to the destination disc. Power2Go reads the source disc... all open programs except the disc software you created ejects automatically. Click Copy Disc. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Copying a CD or DVD 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to create-data, ... ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use CD-Rs to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is usually best for such purposes. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Initiate the burning process as the process for creating...
..., films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Download or copy the source files into the optical drive. 3. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to create-data, ... ● Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use CD-Rs to burn music CDs. ● A CD-RW or DVD-RW is usually best for such purposes. 10 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive (select models only) Initiate the burning process as the process for creating...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. 2. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 11 Press the release button (1) on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1.
Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. 2. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 11 Press the release button (1) on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... disc tray and place the disc in the front bezel of the disc. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out...
... disc tray and place the disc in the front bezel of the disc. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in this section. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account ...Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted...
Click Start and type device manager in the pane above the box. 3. As you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in this section. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account ...Control, click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...color properties to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is clean. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while ... necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. If you may close all open programs before playing the disc. ...
...color properties to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is clean. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while ... necessary, clean the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. If you may close all open programs before playing the disc. ...
Drives - Windows Vista
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As you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the results pane, click Autoplay. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices, and then click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2.
As you type, search results are listed in the Start Search box. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the results pane, click Autoplay. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices, and then click Save. A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2.