HP G6000 User Manual
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- Page 2 Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Handling drives 2 Drive light 3 Hard drives Replacing the primary hard drive ... 3 Using a secondary hard drive (select models only) ... 5 4 Optical drives Inserting an optical disc ... 7 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power ... 8 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available ... - Page 4 ENWW...
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Page 5: Handling 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. 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. -
Page 6: Drive Light
Drive light The drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. Chapter 2 Drive light ENWW... -
Page 7: Hard Drives
Hard drives Replacing the primary 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. - Page 8 Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2). NOTE Select models have a second hard drive bay for a secondary hard drive. The primary hard drive is marked with a “1” and the secondary hard drive is marked with a “2.” Pull the hard drive tab up, and then lift the hard drive away from the computer.
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Page 9: Using A Secondary Hard Drive (Select Models Only)
Gently press the hard drive down until it snaps into place. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. Close the cover (2). Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3). Using a secondary hard drive (select models only) The computer may be equipped with an optional secondary hard drive bay. -
Page 10: Optical Drives
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 information and to play music and movies. DVDs have a higher capacity than CDs. The computer can read or write to optical drives as described in the following table. Type of Optical Drive DVD/CD-RW Drive DVD±RW Double Layer... -
Page 11: Inserting An Optical Disc
Inserting an optical disc Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. Pull out the tray (2). Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle. -
Page 12: Removing An Optical Disc When Running On Battery Or External Power
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. -
Page 13: Removing An Optical Disc When No Computer Power Is Available
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. -
Page 14: Avoiding The Sleep State Or Hibernation
Avoiding the Sleep state or Hibernation CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. To prevent loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD. If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of drive media (such as a CD or DVD), the computer will behave in one of the following ways: ●... -
Page 15: Index
Index airport security devices 1 inserting 7 removing, with power 8 removing, without power 9 CD drive 6 drive light 2 drives caring for 1 drive light 2 hard 3, 4 optical 6 secondary hard 5 See also hard drive, optical drive inserting 7 removing, with power 8 removing, without power 9...