HP Pavilion M4 1000 Notebook Pc Series User Guide

7 Managing and sharing information
Drives are digital storage devices that help you store, manage, share, and access information. Your
computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that stores your computers software,
operating system, and also provides storage for all of your personal files. Some computers have a
built-in optical drive that allows you to read or write to a CD, DVD, or (on select models) Blu-ray Disc
(BD).
For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive...

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.
A sound indicates that the device has been detected.
NOTE:The first time you connect a USB device, a message is revealed on the Windows desktop
and an icon appears in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, letting...

Inserting and removing a digital storage card
To insert a digital storage card:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert
a digital card.
1.Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
2.Insert the card into the digital storage slot, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated.
A sound indicates that the device has been detected.
To remove a digital storage card:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of data or an...

Using optical drives
An optical disc drive uses laser light to read or store large amounts of information. Some drives can
only read information, but others can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc.
Use these tips for best performance of your optical drive:
●When the battery is the only source of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before
writing to media.
●Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The
write process is...

such a BD movie release is inserted in the drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
update.
●If lines appear on the display when viewing a BD, they may be caused by interference from the
wireless network. To resolve the issue, close any open applications and turn off your wireless
feature.
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...

When the disc tray opens normally
1.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out
the tray (2) until it stops.
2.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. 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.
3.Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
When the disc...

3.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. 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 place the disc in a protective case.
Sharing data and drives and accessing software
When your computer is part of a network, you are not limited to using only the information that is
stored in your computer. Network...

To share drives on the same network:
1.
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Wireless icon 
 in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.
2.Select Open Network and Sharing Center.
3.Under View your active networks, select an active network.
4.Select Change advanced sharing settings to set sharing options for privacy, network
discovery, file and printer sharing or other network options.
58 Chapter 7   Managing and sharing information 

8 Maintaining your computer
It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in optimal condition. This
chapter provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools
such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. It also provides information about updating your
programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your
computer.
Improving performance
Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance...

Handling drives
Observe these precautions when handling drives:
●Before removing or installing 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.
●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.
●Do not use excessive force when...