HP Nc6400 - Compaq Business Notebook User manual

Drives
User Guide

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First Edition: January 2007
Document Part Number: 430280-001

Table of contents
1 Handling drives
2 Drive light
3 Hard drives
HP Mobile Data Protection 3D with digital accelerometer .................................................................... 4
HP Mobile Data Protection 3D status .................................................................................. 4
HP Mobile Data Protection 3D software .............................................................................. 4
Replacing the hard drive ...................................................................................................................... 6
4 MultiBay II Drive
MultiBay II Security Screw .................................................................................................................. 10
MultiBay II Hard Drive ........................................................................................................................ 11
Inserting a Hard Drive Module ........................................................................................... 11
Removing a Hard Drive Module ......................................................................................... 11
MultiBay II Optical Drive ..................................................................................................................... 13
Inserting an Optical Drive .................................................................................................. 13
Removing an Optical Drive ................................................................................................ 13
5 Optical drives
Inserting an optical disc ...................................................................................................................... 16
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power ............................................... 17
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available ....................................................... 18
Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation ............................................................................................. 19
6 External drives
Optional external devices ................................................................................................................... 21
Optional External MultiBay and External MultiBay II .......................................................................... 22
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
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1 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.
CAUTION To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of
information, observe these precautions:
Before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another, initiate Sleep,
and allow the screen to clear.
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 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 the 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. The airport security devices that check carry-on
luggage, such as conveyor belts, use x-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive.
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2 Drive light
The drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. The drive
light changes to amber when the computer is dropped or moved while on battery power. The amber
color indicates that the hard drive has been temporarily parked by HP Mobile Data Protection 3D.
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3 Hard drives
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HP Mobile Data Protection 3D with digital accelerometer
HP Mobile Data Protection 3D with digital accelerometer protects the hard drive by parking the drive
and halting I/O requests when you
●Drop the computer.
●Move the computer with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power.
A short time after the end of one of these events, HP Mobile Data Protection 3D returns the hard drive
to normal operation.
NOTE Internal hard drives and optional MultiBay II hard drives (select models only) are
protected by HP Mobile Data Protection 3D. Hard drives that are connected to a USB port or in
an optional docking device are not protected.
For more information, refer to the HP Mobile Data Protection 3D online Help.
HP Mobile Data Protection 3D status
The drive light on the computer changes to an amber color to show that the drive is parked. You can
use Mobility Center to check whether drives are currently protected and whether a drive is parked:
●If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
●If the software 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.
If HP Mobile Data Protection 3D has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following ways:
●It will not shut down.
●It will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as noted below.
NOTE If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP
Mobile Data Protection 3D allows the computer to initiate Hibernation.
●It will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options Properties.
Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down completely or initiate Sleep
or Hibernation.
HP Mobile Data Protection 3D software
The HP Mobile Data Protection 3D software enables you to perform the following tasks:
●Enable and disable HP Mobile Data Protection 3D.
NOTE Depending on your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP
Mobile Data Protection 3D.
●Determine whether a drive in the system is supported.
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To open the software and change settings:
1. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to open the HP Mobility Data Protection System window.
2. Click the appropriate button to change settings.
3. Click OK.
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Replacing the hard drive
CAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove
the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing
the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
To remove the hard drive:
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the computer and close the display.
3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
6. Remove the battery from the computer.
7. With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1).
8. Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2).
9. Loosen the hard drive screw (1)
10. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the left to disconnect the hard drive.
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11. Lift the hard drive (3) from the computer.
To install a hard drive:
1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1).
2. Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right to connect the hard drive.
3. Tighten the hard drive screw (3).
4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer.
5. Close the cover (2).
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6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3).
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4 MultiBay II Drive
The MultiBay II accepts an optional hard drive module (with an adapter) as well as an optional optical
drive.
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MultiBay II Security Screw
To enhance the security of your MultiBay II drive, a MultiBay II security screw has been installed on the
bottom of the notebook beneath the MultiBay II. The security screw must be installed for shipping, but
can be removed for normal use.
NOTE The security screw must be removed before you remove a drive from or insert a drive
into the MultiBay II.
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MultiBay II Hard Drive
The MultiBay II accepts optional hard drive modules that include a hard drive attached to an adapter.
Inserting a Hard Drive Module
To insert a hard drive module into the MultiBay II, gently slide the hard drive module into the MultiBay
II until it is seated, pressing the right side of the module.
Removing a Hard Drive Module
To remove a hard drive from the MultiBay II:
1. Save your work and close any open applications.
2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
3. Click the drive listing, and then click Stop. Click OK again when the “Safe to Remove Hardware”
message is displayed.
4. Gently press in on the right side of the hard drive module (1) to unlock it.
5. Slide the hard drive module (2) from the MultiBay II.
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MultiBay II Optical Drive
This section provides information on using optical discs (such as CDs or DVDs) in the MultiBay II.
Inserting an Optical Drive
To insert an optical drive into the MultiBay II, gently slide the drive into the MultiBay II until it is seated,
pressing on the right side of the drive.
Removing an Optical Drive
To remove an optical drive from the MultiBay II:
1. Save your work and close any open applications.
2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
3. Click the drive listing, and then click Stop. Click OK again when the “Safe to Remove Hardware”
message is displayed.
4. Gently press the right side of the optical drive (1) to unlock it.
5. Slide the optical drive (2) from the MultiBay II.
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5 Optical drives
The computer can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table.
Type of Optical Drive Read CD and
DVD-ROM
Write to CD-RW Write to DVD
±RW/R
Write to DVD
+RW DL
DVD-ROM Drive Yes No No No
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No
DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo
Drive with Double Layer Support
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of
the supported optical drives.
An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs are
used to store or transport data and to play music and movies. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs.
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Inserting an optical disc
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media 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 media 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.
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