HP Pavilion Dv5 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Copying a CD or DVD
1.Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go.
2.Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive.
3.Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen.
Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive.
4.When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the drive.
After the information is copied, the disc you created ejects automatically.
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD
If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software such
as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV
music files. To burn video files to a CD or DVD, use Windows DVD Maker.
CAUTION:Observe the copyright warning. It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws,
to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films,
broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes.
Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD:
●Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all programs.
●A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio files because after the information is copied, it
cannot be changed.
NOTE:You cannot create an audio DVD with CyberLink Power2Go.
●Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use CD-Rs to burn music CDs.
●A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings
before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.
●DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide
that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats.
●An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3
disc is the same as the process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players
or on computers with MP3 software installed.
To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps:
1.Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive.
2.Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive.
3.Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of the software you want to use.
NOTE:Some programs may be located in subfolders.
4.Select the kind of CD or DVD you want to create—data, audio, or video.
5.Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the folder where the source files
are stored.
6.Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc.
7.Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected.
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							For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturers instructions, which may be provided with
the software, on disc, or on the manufacturers Web site.
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
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 remove it.
3.Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
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.
Disk Defragmenter is easy to use. After you start it, it works without supervision. Depending on the size
of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it may take more than an hour to complete. You
may want to set it to run during the night or another time when you do not need access to your computer.
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.
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							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.
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.
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							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.
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.
2.Shut down the computer and close the display.
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.
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							7.With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the hard drive cover screw (1).
8.Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2).
9.Remove the hard drive screws (1), and pull the hard drive up (2) to disconnect the hard drive.
10.Disconnect the hard drive cable and lift the hard drive (3) out of the hard drive bay.
To install a hard drive:
1.Connect the hard drive cable and insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1).
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							2.Push the hard drive down (2) until the hard drive snaps into place, and replace the hard drive screws
(3).
3.Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1).
4.Close the cover (2).
5.Tighten the hard drive cover screw (3).
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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.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.
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							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.
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.
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							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.
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.
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