Drives, Handling drives | HP DV6-3225DX manual

6 Drives

Handling drives

Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Adhere to the following cautions before handling drives:

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information:

Before moving a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.

Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive.

Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.

Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop a drive or place items on it.

Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in Sleep, or in Hibernation, turn on the computer and then shut it down through the operating system.

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.

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

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

Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes.

Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products.

Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk- through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use x-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage a drive.

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Contents

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Features Identifying hardwareSelect Start Control Panel System and Security Select Mouse settings ComponentsTop components TouchPad TouchPad buttons Description Function Lights Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models only Options Keys Esc key Front components Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devices Identifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsClick Properties Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Connecting to a local area network Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboard Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling Pinching Rotating Using the touchscreen select models only Calibrating the touchscreen Performing actions on the touchscreen Performing clicks Using the action keys Connecting an external mouseSetting touchscreen preferences Prt sc Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Multimedia See Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Using HP MediaSmart software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia software Connecting external audio devices Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderAudio Checking your audio functions Connecting an external monitor or projector Video Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Click Playback devices Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the battery meter Using power plansInitiating and exiting Hibernation Click Customize notification icons Setting password protection on wakeup Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Click Change advanced power settings Select Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Conserving battery power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Switching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Page Drives Handling drives Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical discsOptical drive Select Start Computer Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Blu-ray discs BD Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Using an eSATA device Removing a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using Digital Media Slot cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-on password Managing an administrator password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the Fingerprint Reader Registering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Troubleshooting Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive Selecting Start Control Panel System and Security Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tab CD, DVD, or BD does not play Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay Settings Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabCD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Index USB Icons Maintenance