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 (purchased separately), such as an
optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your phone or camera. A
Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to the USB port on your computer, also allows
quick data transfer. Some devices use the computers power to run; others have their own power
source. Some devices come with software that must be installed.
NOTE:For information about connecting external wireless devices, see Connecting to a network
on page 17.
NOTE:For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, see the manufacturers instructions.
Using a USB device
Most computers have more than one USB port, because this versatile interface allows you to connect
numerous kinds of external devices–such as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer,
scanner, or USB hub–to your computer.
Your computer has more than one type of USB port. See 
Getting to know your computer on page 4
for the types of USB ports you have on this computer. Be sure to purchase devices that are
compatible with your computer.
Type Description
USB 2.0 Transfers data at 60 MB/s.
USB 3.0 Transfers data at 640 MB/s. USB 3.0 ports, also known as
SuperSpeed ports, are also compatible with USB 1.0 and 2.0
devices.
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							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 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.Save your information and close all programs associated with the device.
2.From the Windows desktop, click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar. A message, Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media is revealed. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
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							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 unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the digital card.
1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.
2.From the Windows desktop, click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar, and then, follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Press in on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2).
NOTE:If the card is not ejected, pull the card out of the slot.
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							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 sensitive to vibration.
●Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for the drive.
●If the disc you are using is not clean, wipe it with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth.
Your computer may include an optical drive that supports one or more of the following disc
technologies:
●CD—A compact disc stores data that is read by a laser from the optical disc drive. The following
CD formats are available:
◦CD-Recordable (CD-R), which allows the computer to read information and to record
information one time on the CD. Once the information is recorded on the CD-R disc, it
cannot be changed or erased; it is permanent.
◦CD-ReWritable (CD-RW), which allows you to read information and record information
many times to the CD. Information on the CD can be erased.
●DVD—A digital video disc is a high-capacity optical disc. It can store more information than a
CD. A double-sided DVD can store up to 17 GB. The following DVD formats are available:
◦DVD-Recordable (DVD-R or DVD+R), which allows the computer to read information and to
record information one time on the DVD. After the information is recorded on the disc, it
cannot be changed or erased; it is permanent. The DVDs can be used in DVD±R drives.
◦DVD-ReWritable (DVD-RW or DVD+RW), which allows the computer to read information
and record information many times to the disc. Information on the disc can be erased. The
DVDs can be used in DVD±R drives.
●BD—a Blu-ray Disc holds more information than the other optical discs and they can be used to
record, rewrite, and play back high-definition (HD) video.
Note the following when using BDs:
●CyberLink PowerDVD is installed on the computer to play BD movies.
●Attempting to play a BD movie simultaneously on both the internal and an external display may
cause an error, so choose only one.
●For copy protection purposes, Advanced Access Content System (AACS) keys are integrated
into the computer. AACS keys require occasional renewal to support playback of new BD movie
releases. The CyberLink PowerDVD program will request an update to continue playback when
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							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 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.
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.
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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							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 tray fails to open normally
1.Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.
2.Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it
stops.
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							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 computers can exchange software and data with each other.
NOTE:When a disc like a DVD movie or game is copy-protected, it cannot be shared.
To share folders or libraries on the same network:
1.From the Windows desktop, open File Explorer.
2.Click the Share tab on the Libraries window, and then click Specific people.
3.Type a name in the File Sharing box, and then click Add.
4.Click Share and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To share information from your Local Disk:
1.From the Windows desktop, open File Explorer.
2.Click Local Disk (C:) on the Libraries window.
3.Click the Share tab, and then click Advanced sharing.
4.On the Local Disk (C:) Properties window, select Advanced Sharing.
5.Check Share this folder.
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							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.
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							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 tasks, using tools such as
Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer.
Also, as your computer gets older, you might consider installing larger drives and adding more
memory.
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							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 inserting a drive into a drive bay.
●When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged
before writing to media.
●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.
●Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with,
shipping, or storing a drive.
●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.
●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.
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