HP Pavilion dv2-1000 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

Drives
User Guide

HP Pavilion dv2-1000 - Entertainment Notebook PC Specifications

General

RAM	Up to 4 GB DDR2
Battery Life	Up to 4 hours
Wireless	802.11b/g WLAN
Processor	AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 (1.6 GHz)
Storage	160 GB 5400 rpm SATA
Display	12.1-inch diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Graphics	ATI Radeon HD 3410 Graphics
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Premium
Weight	1.64 kg
Memory	DDR2
Optical Drive	External DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive
Networking	10/100 Ethernet LAN
Ports	3 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45, 1 Headphone-out, 1 Microphone-in
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion

Summary

Handling Drives

Using an Optical Drive

Identifying the Installed Optical Drive

Procedure to identify the specific type of optical drive installed in your computer.

Using Optical Discs

Overview of optical disc types (CD, DVD, BD) and their storage capabilities.

Selecting the Right Disc

Guidance on choosing the most suitable optical disc for data storage and media.

Blu-ray Discs (BD)

Details on Blu-ray disc format, capacity, and typical applications.

Playing a CD, DVD, or BD

Step-by-step instructions for inserting and playing discs in the optical drive.

Configuring AutoPlay

How to set up the system to automatically launch media when a disc is inserted.

Changing DVD Region Settings

Method to modify DVD drive region codes to match disc content.

Observing the Copyright Warning

Information on copyright laws and precautions for disc creation.

Copying a CD or DVD

Instructions for duplicating the content of one disc onto another.

Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD

Process for writing data, audio, or video onto blank optical media.

Removing an Optical Disc

Safe procedure for ejecting and removing discs from the drive.

Using External Drives

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Status

How to check the active status and functionality of HP ProtectSmart.

Managing Power with a Parked Hard Drive

How power settings and system behavior change when the drive is parked.

Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Software

Steps to enable, disable, and configure the HP ProtectSmart software.

Improving Hard Drive Performance

Using Disk Defragmenter

Consolidates fragmented files and folders for better system efficiency.

Using Disk Cleanup

Searches for and deletes unnecessary files to free up disk space.

Replacing the Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay

Troubleshooting

The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD

Solution for when the optical disc tray fails to open.

The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive

Steps to troubleshoot when the computer cannot recognize the optical drive.

A Disc Does Not Play

General troubleshooting steps for playback issues with discs.

A Disc Does Not Play Automatically

How to fix discs that do not start playback automatically.

The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops Before Completion

Solutions for problems encountered during disc burning.

A DVD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces No Sound or Display

Advice on resolving audio/video issues with DVD playback.

A Device Driver Must Be Reinstalled

Guide for reinstalling essential device drivers for proper function.

Obtaining Microsoft Device Drivers

Instructions on how to get the latest drivers from Microsoft.

Obtaining HP Device Drivers

Steps to download and install drivers from HP's website.