HP Pavilion Dv7 4100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Shutting down the computer
CAUTION:Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down.
NOTE:If the computer is in the Sleep or in Hibernation, exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutting down.
The shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off
the display and computer.
Shut down the computer when:
●Replacing the battery or accessing components inside the computer.
●Connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port.
●Disconnecting from external power for an extended period.
Although the computer can be shut down with the Power button, HP recommends using the Windows
shut down command.
To shut down the computer:
1.Save your work, and close all open programs.
2.Click Start.
3.Click Shut down.
If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the recommended shutdown procedures, try
the following emergency procedures:
1.Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then press the Power button.
2.Press and hold the Power button for at least five seconds.
3.Disconnect the computer from external power, and remove the battery.
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							6 Drives
Handling drives
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Adhere to the following cautions
before handling drives:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information:
Before moving a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen
to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.
Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive.
Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.
Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop a drive or place items on it.
Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer
is off, in Sleep, or in Hibernation, turn on the computer and then shut it down through the operating
system.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.
Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the optical drive is writing to a disc. The write
process is sensitive to vibration.
When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before
writing to media.
Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes.
Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products.
Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or
storing a drive.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging
and label the package “FRAGILE.”
Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-
through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as
conveyor belts, use x-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage a drive.
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							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 drives that might be installed in the
computer include:
NOTE:Some drives might not be supported by the computer.
●LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support
●Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive
●Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive
Using optical discs
CAUTION:To prevent audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or video
playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD.
An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store
information, such as music, photos, and movies. If the optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it also
reads Blu-ray Discs.
NOTE:Some drives listed might not be supported by the computer.
Optical drive typeWrite to CD-RWWrite to DVD±RW/RWrite to DVD+RW DLWrite label to
LightScribe CD or DVD
±RW/R
SuperMulti LightScribe
DVD±RW and CD-RW
Combo with DL
supportYesYesYesYes
Blu-ray ROM with
LightScribe DVD+/-
RW SuperMulti DL
DriveYesYesYesYes
Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-
RW SuperMulti DL
DriveYes Yes Yes No
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							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 can be shared as
needed. Typical uses include the following:
●Distributing large presentations
●Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data
●Making your own music CDs
●Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records
●Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space
CD-RW discs
Use CD-RW discs (a rewritable version of a CD) to store large projects that must be updated frequently.
Typical uses include:
●Developing and maintaining large documents and project files
●Transporting work files
●Making weekly backups of hard drive files
●Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously
DVD±R discs
Use DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts of information. After data is recorded, it cannot
be erased or written over.
DVD±RW discs
Use DVD±RW discs to erase or write over data that you saved earlier. This type of disc is ideal for testing
audio or video recordings before burning them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.
LightScribe DVD+R discs
Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs are
read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled drive
and LightScribe software, write data to the disc, and then add a designer label to the outside of the disc.
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.
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							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 Disc stores 50 GB, almost six times the storage capacity of an 8.5
GB dual-layer DVD.
Typical uses include:
●Storage of large amounts of data
●High-definition video playback and storage
●Video games
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
To play 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 flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up
over the tray spindle.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.
5.Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.
6.Close the disc tray.
If you have not configured AutoPlay, an AutoPlay dialog box appears. You are prompted to select how
you want to use the media content. For more information, see Configuring AutoPlay.
NOTE:For best results, be sure that the AC adapter is connected to an external power source while
playing a BD.
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							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 Support.
Changing DVD region settings
CAUTION:The region settings on the DVD drive can be changed five times.
The region setting selected the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive.
The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab.
Most DVDs containing copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect
copyrights internationally.
Play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on
your DVD drive.
To change region settings through the operating system:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security.
2.In the System area, click Device Manager.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve security of the computer.
You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software,
running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, see Windows Help and
Support.
3.Expand the DVD/CD-ROM drives to show all of the installed drives.
4.Right-click the DVD drive where you want to change region settings, and then click Properties.
5.Click the DVD Region tab, and change the settings.
6.Click OK.
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.
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							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, close all open programs except the disc software you are using.
Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination
disc. Save the information to the hard drive, and then burn from the hard drive to the destination disc.
Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The
write process is sensitive to vibration.
For details about using software included with the computer, see the software manufacturer’s
instructions, which might be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the manufacturers website.
Copying a CD or DVD
To copy 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 the hard drive.
4.When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive, and then insert a blank disc into
the drive.
After the information is copied, the disc created ejects automatically.
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.
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 best for burning audio files because after the information is copied, it cannot
be changed.
NOTE:An audio DVD cannot be created with CyberLink Power2Go.
●Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs, because some home and car stereos do not play CD-RWs.
●A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings
before burning them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.
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							●DVD players used in home systems do not support all DVD formats. For a list of supported formats,
see the user guide that came with the DVD player.
●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 play on MP3 players or on
computers with MP3 software installed.
To burn a CD or DVD:
1.Download or copy the source files into a folder on the 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 might 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 and drop the files into the drive that contains the blank optical disc.
7.Initiate the burning process as directed by the program selected.
For specific instructions, see the software manufacturers instructions, which might be provided with the
software, on disc, or on the manufacturers website.
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 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.
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							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 case.
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							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 manufacturers instructions.
To connect an external drive to the computer:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure
that the AC power cord is disconnected.
1.Connect the drive to the computer.
2.If connecting a powered drive, connect the drive power cord to a grounded AC outlet.
To disconnect a powered drive:
1.Disconnect the drive from the computer.
2.Disconnect the AC power cord.
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