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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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HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Page Page Finding more information about your new computer Introduction Networking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your Wlan Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRoaming to another network Removing a SIM Using GPS select models only Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a modem select models only Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cable Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location setting Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only DisplayPort Video Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyIntel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Using power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Using the power meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Using HP Power Manager select models onlySetting password protection on wakeup Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information Maximizing battery discharge time Displaying the remaining battery chargeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models only Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models only Removing 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 optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the expansion port select models only Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devices Handling drives Drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using hard drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard drive Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical disc Slot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Setting passwords in Windows Entering an administrator password Managing an administrator password Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on password Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Cleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Using Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility Bios Displaying 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 Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Passwords