HP CQ32 manual Drives, Identifying installed drives, Handling drives

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6 Drives

Identifying installed drives

Your computer includes a hard drive (with a rotating disc) or a solid-state drive (SSD) with solid-state memory. Because it has no moving parts, an SSD does not generate as much heat as a hard drive.

To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.

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 applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.

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.

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Contents Compaq Presario Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives 101 111 Identifying hardware FeaturesTouchPad ComponentsTop components Lights Button and speakers Fn key KeysDisplay Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Networking Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless action key Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred wireless networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesRotating Connecting an external mouseUsing the action keys Using the keyboardIcon Function Hotkey Description Using the hotkeysPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresEnvironmental Notices Identifying your multimedia componentsAdjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Multimedia software Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveDVD±RW/R Using optical discsDVD±R discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs CD-RW discsBlu-ray Disc Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs Page Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCopying a CD or DVD Observing the copyright warningCreating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam tips Webcam select models onlyAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyRemove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device driversInitiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Customizing power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Connecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the batteryShutting down the computer Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Page Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using external drives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page External devices and external media cards Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilitySecurity menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuSoftware updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Restore to a previous date and time Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryIndex Symbols/NumericsDVD Hdmi

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