HP Pavilion Dv4 5a00 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

such a BD movie release is inserted in the drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
update.
●If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they may be caused by interference from the
wireless network. To resolve the issue, close any open applications and turn off your wireless
feature.
Inserting an optical disc
1.Turn on the computer.
2.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray.
3.Pull out the tray (2).
4.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the...

Removing an optical disc
There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not.
1.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out
the tray (2) until it stops.
2.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you...

Sharing drives on the network
You can access software and data and install applications by sharing drives connected to another
computer in your network.
NOTE:Some discs, such as DVD movies and games, may be copy-protected and therefore
unusable through DVD or CD drive sharing.
To share on the same network:
1.From the computer you are sharing, select Start > Computer.
2.Right-click what you want to share, and click Properties.
3.Select the Sharing tab, and then select Advanced Sharing.
4.Select the Share...

8 Maintaining your computer
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. Your
computer is an important tool for work, research, entertainment, and connecting to people. This
chapter provides information on improving the performance of your computer by running tools such
as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. It also
provides information on updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your...

Improving performance
Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as
Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, as well as installing larger drives and adding more memory,
you can drastically improve the performance of your computer.
Handling drives
Observe these precautions when handling drives:
●Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer...

Replacing a hard drive
CAUTION:Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a
drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See 
Handling
drives on page 55 for specific precautions when handling drives.
CAUTION:To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the...

2.Using the cable tab (1), carefully lift up and disconnect the hard drive cable from the computer,
and then pull the cable out from the routing clips (2).
3.Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 hard drive mounting screws (1), and
corresponding screw mounting hardware (2). Using the tab (3), lift and remove the hard drive
assembly from the bay.
NOTE:After removing the hard drive from the computer, you must remove the hard drive
bracket to access the hard drive itself.
4.Spread the soft-molded...

5.Disconnect the hard drive cable adapter (3) from the hard drive.
To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure.
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)
HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data 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 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to normal...

Using Disk Defragmenter
As you use your computer over time, the files on the hard drive become fragmented. A fragmented
drive means data on your drive is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of this, the hard drive
works harder to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or
physically reorganizes) 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....

Adding or replacing memory modules
Adding memory can help improve your computers performance. Your computer is like your physical
work area. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your work and the memory is the desk
where you work. When your memory isn’t big enough to hold all your work easily, like a desk
overflowing with work, your productivity slows down. A great solution to improve performance is to
expand the amount of memory you have in your computer.
The computer has two memory...