HP Pavilion Dv7 4200 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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

●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...

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...