HP CQ35-408TX, CQ35-304TU manual Using an optical drive, Identifying the installed optical drive

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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 an optional 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 walk- through 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.

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 ROM 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 in your computer, including your optical drive. You 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

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives External media cards 120 Top components Identifying the hardwareTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Panel System and Security Power Options Keys Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennasAdditional hardware components Identifying the labels Page Wireless and local area network Identifying wireless and network status icons Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless button Using the wireless controlsUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Using operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyPage Page Removing a SIM Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred Wlan networkCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting to a local area network LAN Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadPinching select models only Rotating select models onlyUsing hotkeys Function Hotkey Description Fn+f5 Fn+f9 Using keypadsEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the media activity hotkeys Using the media activity functionsInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Adjusting webcam propertiesDisc tray does not open for removal of a disc TroubleshootingComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Disc does not play automaticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterSelecting a different power plan Using power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Viewing the current power planConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Resolving a low battery level Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsFully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDischarge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerReenable Hibernation and Sleep Shutting down the computer Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryClick Shut down Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Identifying the installed optical drive Using an optical driveSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Using optical discsDVD±RW discs CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlayObserving the copyright warning Changing DVD region settingsCreating burning a CD or DVD Copying a CD or DVDImproving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterRemoving an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Using Disk Cleanup Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Replacing the hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwarePage Page Close the cover Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screws Drives Removing a USB device Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device External devicesPage Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device External media cards Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Security Protecting the computer Computer risk Security featureSetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing an optional security cableRegistering fingerprints Locating the fingerprint readerUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Page Security menu Setup Utility MenusSystem Configuration menu Main menuPrimary Hard Disk Self Test Diagnostics menuSoftware updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Index Symbols/NumericsDVD SIM SIM
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