HP Pavilion Dv6 3300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

Optical drive
The computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. The optical
drive allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If the computer includes a Blu-ray
Disc (BD) ROM Drive, then high-definition video can also be watched.
Identifying the installed optical drive
To identify an optical drive:
1.Select Start > Computer.
A list of all the drives installed in the computer appears.
2.Identify the optical drive installed in the computer. Optical...

Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for
your personal storage needs. DVDs and BDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data
backup purposes. DVDs and BDs are the same form factor as CDs, but have a much higher storage
capacity.
NOTE:The optical drive might not support all types of optical discs.
CD-R discs
CD-R (write-once) discs are widely used for creating a permanent copy of data that...

Blu-ray discs (BD)
NOTE:Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies. Certain disc, digital connection,
compatibility, and/or performance issues might arise, and do not constitute defects in the product.
Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed.
BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition
video. A single-layer Blu-ray disc stores 25 GB, over five times the storage capacity of a single-layer
4.7 GB DVD . A dual-layer Blu-ray...

NOTE:For best results, be sure that the AC adapter is connected to an external power source while
playing a BD.
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, see Help and...

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 on the drive bezel to release the disc tray (1).
2.Gently pull out the tray until it stops (2).
3.Remove the disc from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc (3). 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, see
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...