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NOTE: If the card is not ejected, pull the card out of the slot.

Using optical drives

An optical disc drive uses laser light to read or store large amounts of information. Some drives can only read information, but others can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc.

Use these tips for best performance of your optical drive:

●When the battery is the only source of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media.

●Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.

●Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for the drive.

●If the disc you are using is not clean, wipe it with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth.

Your computer may include an optical drive that supports one or more of the following disc technologies:

●CD—A compact disc stores data that is read by a laser from the optical disc drive. The following CD formats are available:

◦CD-Recordable (CD-R), which allows the computer to read information and to record information one time on the CD. Once the information is recorded on the CD-R disc, it cannot be changed or erased; it is permanent.

◦CD-ReWritable (CD-RW), which allows you to read information and record information many times to the CD. Information on the CD can be erased.

●DVD—A digital video disc is a high-capacity optical disc. It can store more information than a CD. A double-sided DVD can store up to 17 GB. The following DVD formats are available:

◦DVD-Recordable (DVD-R or DVD+R), which allows the computer to read information and to record information one time on the DVD. After the information is recorded on the disc, it cannot be changed or erased; it is permanent. The DVDs can be used in DVD±R drives.

◦DVD-ReWritable (DVD-RW or DVD+RW), which allows the computer to read information and record information many times to the disc. Information on the disc can be erased. The DVDs can be used in DVD±R drives.

●BD—a Blu-ray Disc holds more information than the other optical discs and they can be used to record, rewrite, and play back high-definition (HD) video.

Note the following when using BDs:

●CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer to play BD movies.

●Attempting to play a BD movie simultaneously on both the internal and an external display may cause an error, so choose only one.

●For copy protection purposes, Advanced Access Content System (AACS) keys are integrated into the computer. AACS keys require occasional renewal to support playback of new BD movie releases. The CyberLink PowerDVD program will request an update to continue playback when

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing power Maintaining your computer Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationLocating hardware Locating softwareComponent Description Right sideSelect User guides Left side See Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Display Top TouchPadLights Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onButtons and speakers Options, or see Managing power on Keys Fn keyBottom Bottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider ModeStepsConfiguring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesPorts, see Using a USB device on Using audio Using the webcam select models onlyConnecting speakers Connecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing Beats Audio select models only Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelTo confirm or change the audio settings on your computer Checking the soundUsing video Connecting an Hdmi deviceConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Using Intel Wireless Display select models onlyManaging your audio and video files Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Scrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyEdge swipes Flicking select models onlyRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slidePinching/stretching Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences select models only Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Using the keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keys select models onlyFunction Hot key Description Sound , and then select Beats Audio Control PanelInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Managing powerIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsStoring a user-replaceable battery Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models onlyShutting down turning off the computer Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceType Description Connecting a powered USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Removing an optical disc Inserting an optical discTray-load When the disc tray opens normally Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing Center Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing the primary hard drive Page Replacing the secondary hard drive select models only Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Page Page Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using HP SimplePass select models only Using the fingerprint readerRegistering fingerprints Using Internet security software Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Using your registered fingerprint to log on to WindowsInstalling software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media See Creating HP Recovery media onRestore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Input power SpecificationsInput power Rating 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