Sharing drives on the network – HP Pavilion g6-2123us Notebook PC User Manual

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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.

If the disc tray does not open normally, see

Disc drive problems on page 81

.

Sharing drives on the network

You can access software and data and install applications by sharing drives connected to another
computer in your network.

NOTE:

Some discs, such as DVD movies and games, may be copy-protected and therefore

unusable through DVD or CD drive sharing.

To share on the same network:

1.

From the computer you are sharing, select Start > Computer.

2.

Right-click what you want to share, and click Properties.

3.

Select the Sharing tab, and then select Advanced Sharing.

4.

Select the Share this folder check box.

5.

Type a name in the Share name text box.

6.

Click Apply, and then click OK.

7.

To view the shared drive:

Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

Using optical drives

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