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HP tx2-1274nr, TX2-1375DX, tx2-1310au, tx2-1277nr, tx2-1305au, tx2-1307au manual Using an optical drive

Models: tx2-1025dx t05au tx2-1270us tx2-1020au tx2-1070br

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2 Using an optical drive

Your computer includes an optical drive that allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc drive, also know as a BD drive, you can also watch high-definition video from disc. Identify the kind of device installed in your computer to see its capabilities.

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HP tx2-1274nr, TX2-1375DX, tx2-1310au, tx2-1277nr, tx2-1305au, tx2-1307au, tx2-1207au, tx2-1270us, t22au Using an optical drive

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Drives User GuideCopyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P First Edition November Document Part NumberProduct notice 5 Troubleshooting Table of contents2 Using an optical drive 1 Handling drivesIndex 1 Handling drives 2 Using an optical drive Chapter 2 Using an optical driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Select Start ComputerWrite to CD-RW Using optical discsOptical drive type Write to DVD+R DLCD-RW discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs DVD±R discsBlu-ray Disc BD Playing an optical disc Configuring AutoPlay 1. Select Start Control Panel Play CDs or other media automaticallyChanging DVD region settings 1. Select Start Computer System propertiesObserving the copyright warning 1. Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2Go Copying a CD or DVDCreating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc 3 Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup 2. Click Defragment now4 Replacing the hard drive 2. Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place To install a hard drive1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay 4. Close the cover 5. Tighten the hard drive cover screws5 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutionsThe optical disc tray does not open The computer does not detect the optical drive A disc does not play 2. Set Colors to Medium 16 bitA disc does not play automatically 1. Select Start Control Panel Play CDs or other media automaticallyA DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 2. Set Colors to Medium 16 bitA DVD movie is not visible on an external display Be sure that all other programs are closed A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display A device driver must be reinstalled2. Click Security & Updates Obtaining Microsoft device drivers1. Select Start All Programs HP HP Update Obtaining HP device driversM maintenance Index