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 searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk
space and help the computer to run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting I/O
requests under either of the following conditions:
●You drop the computer.
●You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power.
A short time after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the
hard drive to normal operation.
NOTE:Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
is unnecessary.
NOTE:Hard drives connected to USB ports are not protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection.
For more information, refer to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help.
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status
The drive light on the computer turns amber to show that the drive is parked. To determine whether a
drive is currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Windows Mobility Center:
●If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
●If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
●If the drive is parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
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							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 down.
●The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note.
NOTE:If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation.
●The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options properties.
Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or
Hibernation.
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software
The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you to perform the following tasks:
●Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.
NOTE:Depending on your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can
change the privileges for non-Administrator users.
●Determine whether a drive in the system is supported.
To open the software and change settings, follow these steps:
1.In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
window.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection.
2.Click the appropriate button to change settings.
3.Click OK.
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							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.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery.
4.Loosen the hard drive cover screw (1).
5.Remove the hard drive cover (2).
6.Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) to disconnect the hard drive.
7.Remove the 4 screws (2), and then pull the tab (3) to lift the rear edge of the hard drive until it
rests at an angle. Remove the hard drive by sliding it up and back at an angle (4).
To install a hard drive:
1.Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay by sliding it down and forward at an angle (1).
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							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.
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							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, connect an optional hub or expansion product.
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION:To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.
▲To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB
port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
NOTE:The first time you connect a USB device, the “Installing device driver software” message is
displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure
to safely remove the USB device.
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							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 device.
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							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 device.
▲To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the
eSATA port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
Removing an eSATA device
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure
to safely remove the device.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the
eSATA 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 device.
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							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 avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any type of adapter
into the Digital Media Slot.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital
card.
1.Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
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							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 window.
2.To remove a digital card:
a.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 side of the notification area).
b.Click the name of the digital card in the list.
NOTE:You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3.Press in on the digital card (1), and then remove the card from the slot (2).
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							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.
CAUTION:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning
any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal
object.
NOTE:To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be sure that
both memory modules are the same size.
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module
slot
The expansion memory module slot is stacked above the primary memory module slot. To add or
replace a memory module in the expansion memory module slot, follow these steps:
1.Save your work.
2.Shut down the computer and close the display.
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.
3.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
6.Remove the battery from the computer.
7.Loosen the memory/wireless module compartment cover screw (1).
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