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Sharing optical drives

Although your computer may not have an integrated optical drive, you can access software and data, and install applications, by sharing an optical drive connected to another computer in your network. Sharing drives is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on one computer to be accessible to other computers on the same network.

NOTE: You must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive; refer to Networking (select models only) on page 2 for additional information on setting up a network.

NOTE: Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD drive sharing.

To share an optical drive:

1.Windows 7—From the computer with the optical drive you are sharing, select Start > Computer.

Windows XP—From the computer with the optical drive you are sharing, select Start > My Computer.

2.Right-click the optical drive you want to share, and click Properties.

3.Windows 7—Select the Sharing tab > Advanced Sharing. Windows XP—Select the Sharing tab.

4.Select the Share this folder check box.

5.Type a name for the optical drive in the Share name text box.

6.Click Apply, and then click OK.

7.To view the shared optical drive:

Windows 7—SelectStart > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

Windows XP—SelectStart > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.

Using RAID (select models only)

Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks (RAID) technology allows a computer to use two or more hard disks at the same time. RAID treats multiple drives as one contiguous drive, either through hardware or software settings. If multiple disks are set up to work together in this fashion, they are referred to as a RAID array.

For additional information about RAID, refer to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Using the wireless button Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Select Start Connect to Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Inserting a SIMUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only Using SkyRoom select models onlyVideo Hdmi DisplayPortIntel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio for HdmiUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationSelecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery Check in WindowsMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a smart cardRemoving a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives DrivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Tray load Inserting an optical discSlot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normallySlot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlySecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Using Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionWindows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords SIM