HP 14-3010nr manual Using RAID select models only, Sharing optical drives

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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.From the computer with the optical drive you are sharing, select Start > Computer.

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

3.Select the Sharing tab > Advanced Sharing.

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:

Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

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 Using System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerNetworking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Roaming to another networkConnecting a modem cable Connecting to a wired networkUsing a modem select models only Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Select Start Devices and PrintersPage Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only Video DisplayPortHdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyIntel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Using HP Power Manager select models onlySetting password protection on wakeup Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information Displaying the remaining battery chargeResolving a low battery level Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Using a factory-sealed battery Using external AC powerConserving battery power Using HP CoolSense select models only Testing an AC adapterInserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting an eSATA device Using the expansion port select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Removing an eSATA deviceExternal cards and devices Drives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Slot loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesProtecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility BiosManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerCleaning the display MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the Imagepad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Starting Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios version Exiting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexKeys