HP Pavilion Dv7 6100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Removing a smart card
▲Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader.
Using a USB device
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external
device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub.
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s Web site.
The computer has at least 1 USB port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your computer
may also have a powered USB port that provides power to an external device if it is used with a
powered USB cable. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can
be used with the computer.
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the
device.
▲Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
NOTE:The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this
section.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
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							NOTE:The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know
that the device is recognized by the computer.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
the USB device.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the USB device.
1.To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Remove the device.
Using 1394 devices (select models only)
IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that connects a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to
the computer. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection.
Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices.
Connecting a 1394 device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the
device.
▲To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to the 1394
port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
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							Removing a 1394 device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394
device before removing it.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
the 1394 device.
1.To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Remove the device.
Using an eSATA device (select models only)
An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA
external hard drive.
Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
NOTE:The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device.
Connecting an eSATA device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect
the device.
▲To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the
eSATA port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
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							Removing an eSATA device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to
remove the eSATA device.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the device.
1.To remove an eSATA device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Remove the device.
Using optional external devices
NOTE:For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
To connect an external device to the computer:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be
sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.
1.Connect the device to the computer.
2.If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
3.Turn on the device.
To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the
computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the
computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.
Using optional external drives
Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive
can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer.
NOTE:HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port on the
computer.
USB drives include the following types:
●1.44-megabyte diskette drive
●Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)
●External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)
●MultiBay device
Using the expansion port (select models only)
The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking or expansion device, so that
additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer.
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							6 Drives
Handling drives
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following
cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they
apply.
Observe these precautions:
●Before you move 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 the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, 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 an 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. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices
that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.
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							Using hard drives
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 can run more
efficiently.
NOTE:It is not necessary to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives.
After you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard
drive and the number of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may take more than an hour to
complete. You may want to set it to run during the night or at another time when you do not need
access to your computer.
HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. You may set Disk
Defragmenter to run on a monthly schedule, but you can defragment your computer manually at any
time.
To run Disk Defragmenter:
1.Connect the computer to AC power.
2.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.
3.Click Defragment disk.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help.
Using Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk
space and help the computer to run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data
requests under either of the following conditions:
●You drop the computer.
●You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power.
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							A short time after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the
hard drive to normal operation.
NOTE:Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
is unnecessary.
NOTE:Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are protected
by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Hard drives connected to USB ports are not covered by
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.
For more information, refer to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help.
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status
The drive light on the computer changes color to show that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a
drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether drives are
currently protected or whether a drive is parked, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and
Sound > Windows Mobility Center:
●If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over
the hard drive icon.
●If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard
drive icon.
●If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
The icon in the Mobility Center may not show the most up-to-date status for the drive. For immediate
updates after a change in status, you need to enable the notification area icon.
To enable the notification area icon:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection.
NOTE:If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.
2.On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show.
3.Click OK.
Managing power with a parked hard drive
If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked the drive, the computer behaves in the following
ways:
●The computer will not shut down.
●The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note.
NOTE:If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation.
Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or
Hibernation.
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The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be enabled or disabled by an Administrator.
NOTE:Depending on your user privileges, you may be unable to enable or disable HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Privileges for non-Administrator users can be changed by
members of an Administrator group.
To open the software and change settings, follow these steps:
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 settings.
3.Click OK.
Using optical drives (select models only)
Optical drives include the following:
●CD
●DVD
●Blu-ray (BD)
Identifying the installed optical drive
▲Select Start > Computer.
A list of all the devices installed in your computer, including your optical drive, is displayed.
Inserting an optical disc
Tray load
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.
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							5.Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.
6.Close the disc tray.
NOTE:After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not selected a media player, an
AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content.
Slot load
CAUTION:Do not insert 8-cm optical discs into a slot load optical drive. It may cause damage to
the optical drive.
1.Turn on the computer.
2.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up.
3.Gently slide the disc into the slot load optical drive.
Removing an optical disc
Tray load
There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not.
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