HP DV7-3173NR manual Troubleshooting

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7 Troubleshooting

The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD

1.Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.

2.Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops.

3.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

4.Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Webcam Troubleshooting Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia componentsMultimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity buttonsUsing the media activity hotkeys Next/fast forward buttonMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs CD-RW discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs DVD±RW discs Playing musicDVD±R discs LightScribe DVD+R discsWatching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Webcam Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive CD, DVD, or BD does not playCD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDVD or BD movie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device driversTo use Windows Update Index DVD