HP Pavilion Dv6t 3100 Quad Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

							Before moving the computer, HP recommends shutting down the computer or initiating Sleep or
Hibernation.
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 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.
NOTE:If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.
2.Click the appropriate button to change the settings.
3.Click OK.
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							Replacing a drive in the primary 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.
NOTE:The cover of the primary hard drive bay is marked with a “1” and the cover of the secondary
hard drive bay is marked with a “2.”
To remove the primary hard drive:
1.Save your work.
2.Shut down the computer and close the display.
3.Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer.
4.Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the hard drive bay toward you.
6.Remove the battery from the computer.
7.Remove the four hard drive cover screws (1).
8.Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2).
9.Pull firmly on the plastic tab (1) on the hard drive cable to disconnect it from the system board.
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							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 primary hard drive:
1.Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1).
2.Using the tab (2), pull the hard drive to the right so that the rubber spacers tuck into the
openings on the right side of the hard drive bay.
3.Connect the hard drive cable (3) to the hard drive connector on the system board.
4.Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1).
5.Close the cover (2).
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							6.Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3).
7.Replace the battery.
8.Turn over the computer.
9.Connect external devices to the computer.
10.Connect the computer to AC power.
11.Turn on the computer.
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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 might require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, see 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 optional 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.
A sound alerts you when the USB device is detected.
NOTE:The first time a USB device is connected, the Installing device driver software message
displays in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar.
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							Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, adhere to the instructions in
“Removing a USB device.”
CAUTION:To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB
device.
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.
To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons
icon, which is the arrow at the left of the notification area.
2.Click the name of the device in the list.
You are prompted that it is safe to remove the 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 might require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, see the software manufacturers
instructions. These instructions are provided with the software, on disk, in the software Help, or on the
manufacturers website.
NOTE:The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device.
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							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.
A sounds alerts you that the device is connected to the computer.
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							Removing an eSATA device
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, adhere to the instructions in
“Removing an eSATA device.”
CAUTION:To prevent damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the
eSATA device.
To remove an eSATA device:
1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area at the far right
of the taskbar.
To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons
icon, which is the arrow at the left of the notification area.
2.Click the name of the device in the list.
You are prompted that it is safe to remove the 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
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 (SD) Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
Inserting a digital card
CAUTION:To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any 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.
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							2.Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot, and then push in on the card until it is firmly seated.
A sounds alerts you when a device is detected, and a menu of options appears.
Removing a digital card
CAUTION:To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, adhere to the instructions in
“Removing a digital card.”
NOTE:To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.
To remove a digital card:
1.Save all information and close all programs associated with the digital card.
2.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area at the far right
of the taskbar.
To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden icons
icon, which is the arrow at the left side of the notification area.
3.Click the name of the digital card in the list.
You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
4.Press in on the digital card (1), and then remove the card from the slot (2).
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