HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Configuring AutoPlay
To configure AutoPlay:
1.Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings.
2.Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected.
3.Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed.
NOTE:Choose HP MediaSmart to play DVDs.
4.Click Save.
For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support.
Changing DVD region settings
CAUTION:The region settings on the DVD drive can be changed five times.
The...

Observing 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.
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc:
Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc
while the computer is running on battery power.
Before writing to a disc,...

Creating (burning) a CD or DVD
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.
If the computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, use software such as Windows
Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV
music files....

Removing a CD, DVD, or BD
To remove an optical disc:
1.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray.
2.Gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops.
3.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.
4.Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in a protective...

Using external drives
Removable external drives expand storing options and information access. A USB mouse can be
connected to the system using the ports on an optional docking device or optional expansion product.
USB drives include:
●1.44-megabyte diskette drive
●Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)
●DVD-ROM Drive
●DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
●DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive
For more information about required software and drivers or to learn which computer port to use, refer
to the...

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 runs more efficiently.
After starting Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of the hard drive
and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter might take more than an hour to complete. Set
it to run during the night or another time when you do...

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 one of the following conditions:
●You drop the computer.
●You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power.
After one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to normal
operation.
NOTE:If the SmartBay contains a hard drive, the hard drive is protected by HP ProtectSmart...

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software
The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software:
●Enables and disables HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.
NOTE:Depending on your user privileges, you might not have the rights to enable or disable HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change
the privileges for non-Administrator users.
●Determines whether a drive in the system is supported.
To open the software and change settings:
1.In...

Replacing a drive in the hard drive bay
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 or in Sleep or Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on the computer by pressing the
Power button, and then shut down the computer through the operating system.
To remove the hard drive:
1.Save your work.
2.Shut down the...

10.Using the tab (2) on the right side of the hard drive, lift the hard drive to a 45-degree angle, and
then remove the hard drive (3) from the computer.
To install the hard drive:
1.Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay.
2.Using the tab (1), pull the hard drive to the right so that the rubber spacers tuck into the openings
on the left side of the hard drive bay.
3.Connect the hard drive cable (2) to the hard drive connector on the system board.
4.Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with...