HP SR5433WM, SR5558D, SR5548F, SR5556AP, SR5518F, SR5501P, SR5507F, SR5502FH, SR5505F CD and DVD Drives

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CD and DVD Drives

Symptom

Possible solution

 

 

The CD or DVD drive cannot

Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the tray.

read a disc, or it takes too

 

Wait at least 30 seconds for the drive to determine the type of media.

long to start.

 

 

Clean the disc with a disc cleaning kit, available from most computer stores.

 

 

 

The driver may be corrupted or outdated. For detailed information about

 

restoring and updating drivers, see “Updating Drivers” on page 22.

 

 

I cannot remove a CD or DVD.

Turn on your computer, and press the Eject button nearest the drive to open

 

the tray.

 

If you suspect a problem with the Eject button itself:

 

1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and then click Computer.

 

2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you want to open.

 

3 Select Eject from the menu.

 

 

My mini-CD disc is falling

On all Slimline computers, the CD/DVD drive is installed in a vertical position.

down inside the computer.

Standard-sized CDs and DVDs can fit into the drive vertically; however if you

 

are using a mini-disc, you must first place the computer on its side before you

 

insert the mini-disc.

 

1 Face the front of the computer and lay the computer down on its right side.

 

2 Press the Eject button to open the CD/DVD tray.

 

3 Place the mini-disc into the recess inside the tray, and press the Eject button

 

again to close it.

 

 

I cannot create (record)

Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the tray.

a disc.

 

Verify that you are using the correct disc type (media) for the drive. Try a

 

 

different brand of disc.

 

 

 

Ensure the disc is clean and undamaged. If recording stopped during a

 

recording session, the disc may be damaged; use a different disc.

 

 

 

Use the correct type of disc for the type of files you are recording.

 

 

 

When using a CD-R disc, ensure it is blank if recording music, and that it is

 

blank or appendable (with space to add more data files) if recording data.

 

 

 

Verify that you are using the correct disc type when you make a copy of a disc.

 

Some recording programs can record only to the same disc type as the source.

 

For example, you can record a DVD only to a DVD+R/-R or a DVD+RW/-RW

 

disc, and you can record a CD only to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc.

 

 

 

Ensure that the disc is in the correct drive, and that you specify the same drive

 

in the CD or DVD recording software.

 

 

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Contents Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide USA Table of Contents Iv Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Creating System Recovery Discs Creating Data Backup DiscsReviewing programs that automatically run at startup Using Windows UpdateRunning the Disk Cleanup Program Removing Unused ProgramsUnderstanding Hard Disk Drive Space Checking for Hard Disk Drive ErrorsRunning the Disk Defragmenter Program Keeping the Computer Free of Dust and Dirt Cleaning ventsAudio Symptom Possible solutionClick Hardware and Sound, and then click Adjust system VolumeCodec CD and DVD Drives Available space Under Tasks, click Device Manager Select Search automatically for updated driver softwareVideo Click the Windows Vista start button, right-clickComputer,Display Monitor Click Display SettingsHard Disk Drive Hardware InstallationSymptom Hardware Installation Double-clickPhone and Modem Options Internet AccessClick Hardware and Sound Click Windows Defender Click Uninstall a programKeyboard and Mouse Keyboard and Mouse Click the Pointer Options tab Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support PowerClick the Windows Vista start button, and then Control Panel PerformanceClick the Windows Vista start button, and then Computer Bluetooth Wireless DevicesClick Hardware and Sound, and then click Bluetooth Devices Memory MiscellaneousUpdating Drivers Software Repair OverviewRestarting Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerSoftware Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation Microsoft System RestoreChoosing Recovery Discs System RecoveryCreating Recovery Discs Disk Number Required Drive Disc Type Blank Discs System Recovery OptionsSystem recovery from the Windows Vista Start menu Click Advanced options System recovery at system startupWindows Vista start button, click the Arrow Performing the post-recovery procedurePrinted
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