HP Pavilion Dv4 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Removing a smart card
▲Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader.
Using a USB device
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external
device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub.
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.
These instructions...

NOTE:The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know
that the device is recognized by the computer.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
the USB device.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the USB device.
1.To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device....

Removing a 1394 device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394
device before removing it.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
the 1394 device.
1.To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Remove the device....

Removing an eSATA device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to
remove the eSATA device.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the device.
1.To remove an eSATA device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
follow the on-screen...

Using optional external devices 35 

6 Drives
Handling drives
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following
cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they
apply.
Observe these precautions:
●Before you move 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...

Using hard drives
Improving hard drive performance
Using Disk Defragmenter
As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter
consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more
efficiently.
NOTE:It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.
After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard
drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may...

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 in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are protected
by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives connected to USB ports are not covered by
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.
For more information, refer to the...

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software
The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be enabled or disabled by an Administrator.
NOTE:Depending on your user privileges, you may be unable to enable or disable HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Privileges for non-Administrator users can be changed by
members of an Administrator group.
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...

5.Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.
6.Close the disc tray.
NOTE:After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not selected a media player, an
AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content.
Slot load
CAUTION:Do not insert 8-cm optical discs into a slot load optical drive. It may cause damage to
the optical drive.
1.Turn on the computer.
2.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat...