HP WX557AV manual Using optical drives select models only, Identifying the installed optical drive

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Using HP 3D DriveGuard software

The HP 3D DriveGuard software enables you to perform the following tasks:

●Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard.

NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you may be unable to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. Privileges for non-administrator users can be changed by members of an administrator group.

●Determine whether a drive in the system is supported. To open the software and change settings, follow these steps:

1.Double-click the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

– or –

Right-click the icon in the notification area, and then select Settings.

2.Click the appropriate button to change settings.

3.Click OK.

Using optical drives (select models only)

Optical drives include the following:

●CD

●DVD

●Blu-ray (BD)

Identifying the installed optical drive

▲Select Start > Computer.

A list of all the devices installed in your computer, including your optical drive, is displayed.

Inserting an optical disc

Tray load

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray.

3.Pull out the tray (2).

4.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle.

NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only WindowsWindows Vista Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSelect Start Connect to Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using a modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Page Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingAdding new locations when traveling Windows Select Start Device and PrintersConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound SoundSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only Video VGAConfiguring audio for Hdmi HdmiIntel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computerWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Customizing power plansClick Require a password recommended Click Save changes Using Power Assistant select models only Using battery powerFinding additional battery information Select Start All Programs HP HP Power AssistantUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelUsing external AC power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryPage Switching between graphics modes select models only Testing an AC adapterUsing Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital cardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing a serial device select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models onlyExternal cards and devices Drives Handling drivesUsing hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceUsing HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Slot loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesSecurity Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerMaintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holderUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesUsing Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageManagement Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software ManagerUsing Intel Active Management Technology select models only Enabling the iAMT solution Using the MEBx setup utility menusIntel ME Configuration IAMT ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexKeys SIM