HP Pavilion Dv3 4300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk
Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any
time.
NOTE:If your computer includes an SSD, it is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter.
To run Disk Defragmenter:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.
2.Click Defragment disk.
For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.
Using Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup...

The icon in the Mobility Center may not show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For immediate
updates after a change in status, you need to enable the notification area icon.
To enable the notification area icon:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection.
2.On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show.
3.Click OK.
If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the
following ways:
●The computer will not shut...

Replacing the hard drive
CAUTION:To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
To remove the hard drive:
1.Save your work and shut down the computer....

2.Install the 4 screws (2), and then reconnect the hard drive cable (3).
3.Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer .
4.Close the cover (2).
5.Tighten the hard drive cover screw (3).
6.Replace the battery.
7.Reconnect external power and external devices.
8.Turn on the computer.
9.After you install the hard drive you need to format the drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to
format the hard drive.
74 Chapter 6   Drives 

7 External devices
Using a USB device
A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer,
scanner, or hub, to the computer or to an optional expansion product.
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
The computer has 3 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more
USB ports,...

CAUTION:To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB
device.
To remove a USB device:
1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.
NOTE:To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left of the notification area).
2.Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE:You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3.Remove the...

Using an eSATA device
An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA
external hard drive.
Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
NOTE:The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device.
Connecting an eSATA device
CAUTION:To prevent damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect an
eSATA...

8 External media cards
Using Digital Media Slot cards
Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are
often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.
The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory card (standard and large size)
●xD-Picture card (XD)
Inserting a digital card
CAUTION:To...

2.Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be
displayed.
Removing a digital card
CAUTION:To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove the digital card.
1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.
NOTE:To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying...

9 Memory modules
Adding or replacing memory modules
The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the
computer. The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the
vacant expansion memory module slot or by upgrading the existing memory module in the primary
memory module slot.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power
cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module....