ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User’s Guide
ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User’s Guide
ATTENTION Before installing this product, read the ThinkPad System Safety Booklet. Note Be sure to keep your proof of purchase, because it might be required for warranty services. See Appendix E, “Lenovo Limited Warranty,” on page 23. First Edition (May 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2007. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS.
Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . v General safety guidelines. . . . . . . vii Copying and imaging discs . . Using Intervideo WinDVD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . 12 vii vii vii vii . viii . viii Appendix A. Customizing the device driver configuration settings . . . . . 13 Chapter 1. About the drive . . . . . . . 1 Appendix B. Troubleshooting . . . . . 17 Service . . . . . . . . . . Power cords and power adapters . Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outlets . . . .
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Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
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General safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center. Use only a service provider who is approved to repair your particular product. Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs.
Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement. Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug. This plug fits only into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non-grounded outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature.
Chapter 1. About the drive This manual provides information on registering, installing, and using the ThinkPad® DVD Ultrabay™ Slim Burner, and is available on the Software and User’s Guide CD. The appendixes of this guide contain warranty information and legal notices. Product description Your drive is compatible with the DVD-Multi Recorder specification, and can record as well as read DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-R (for General, 650 nm) media.
v Drag-to-Disc (DLA) This software enables you to write directly to CD and DVD media using the drive letter as you would if you were writing to a diskette. You can also format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, and DVD+R media. With DLA, you can drag-and-drop files, create new directories, or save files from almost any application directly to your DVD Burner. Drag-to-disc is installed as part of the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings.
Locating the drive controls The following diagram shows the location of the controls on the front of the drive. 1 Power light: This light is visible when the drive is in use. 2 Eject button: Press this button to eject a DVD or CD. 3 Manual eject hole: Use this emergency release to eject a DVD or CD when the Eject button does not work. For more information on manually ejecting a DVD or CD, see “Manually ejecting a disc” on page 6. Chapter 1.
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Chapter 2. Using the drive This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and CDs, and how to care for your drive. Before you begin For best results, review the following guidelines before using the drive: v Do not move your ThinkPad computer while formatting or writing a disc as this might cause data errors. Also, minimize typing while formatting or writing to a disc, as this might also cause data errors. v Keep the ThinkPad computer on a flat surface when writing to a disc.
Attention: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the tray. If your tray does not open when you press the Eject button, see “Manually ejecting a disc” for more information. Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive The drive has four retainers molded into the loading tray for vertical mounting operation. To insert a disc, place it in the lower two retainers before closing the tray. To remove a disc, open the tray and lift the disc from the two lower retainers.
Your drive can use many different types of media. Not all media is used in the same ways. The following sections describe what you can do with the different media types. Using DVD-RAM media DVD-RAM media is available in bare-disc or cartridge form. To use cartridge media in your drive, you must first remove the disc from the cartridge. Removing the disc from the cartridge 2a 3a Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tab 1 .
To return the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of the disc 1 with the DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid 2 . A clicking sound will occur when the lid closed. Precautions for handling Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches may impair recording and playback of the media. To clean dust or other debris, use a CD Cleaning Kit. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the disc.
DVD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with newer MR- and DVD-RW-compatible DVD-ROM drives. You can use DVD-RW discs to back up, store, and update files or to copy files from another DVD. For more information on using the software, refer to the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings and DLA help information on the Software and User’s Guide Super CD.
The CSS specification divides the world into seven unique regions. Content designated for one region cannot be read by playback systems in another region. While CSS is used to prevent digital copies of the DVD content, another technology devised by Macrovision is used to prevent analog copies of the DVD content. The Macrovision standard is a scrambling system widely used by the movie industry to prevent unauthorized duplication of video content using commercial VCRs.
2. If the ″use with DLA″ menu item is not selected in Windows XP, Windows XP CD recording will be used. Using Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application You can use the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application to burn data, audio, video, CD and DVDs. You can also access tools and utilities for working with rewritable media. The Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application also has projects to manage disk images and create file backups.
To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. copy a disc, complete these steps: Start the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application. Click the Copy page. Click the task Copy a disc. Insert the disc that you want to copy. Click the Record button. When prompted, insert the target disc. Notes: 1. Copy protected CDs cannot be copied. 2. Copying or imaging discs without the copyright owner’s permission can result in legal penalties. For more information on copyright law, consult your legal advisor.
Appendix A. Customizing the device driver configuration settings Microsoft Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional have two device-driver configuration parameters: Auto Insert Notify and DMA. The Auto Insert Notify parameter enables the computer to start playing or accessing the disc automatically after being inserted in the drive.
Enabling DMA for Windows XP To change the DMA parameter setting from the Windows XP desktop, complete these steps 1. Click Start. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Switch to classic view. 4. Double-click System. 5. Click the Hardware tab. 6. Click the Device Manager button. 7. Click the IDE ATA/ATAPI controller to expand the tree. 8. Double-click on the controller where your CD/DVD Burner is located (Primary IDE or Secondary IDE). 9. Click the Advanced Settings tab. 10.
3. In the Device Manager tab, open the ’+’ for DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click on your drive, and select Properties. 4. Select the Properties tab and check the Enable Digital Audio checkbox, as shown in the figure below. Appendix A.
To 1. 2. 3. 16 enable Digital Audio Playback in Windows Media Player, complete these steps: Open Windows Media Player. Select Tools→Options... from the Media Player menu. Select the CD Audio tab and check the Digital Playback box, as shown in the figure below.
Appendix B. Troubleshooting Computer problems can be caused by hardware, software, or user error. The information in this section might be useful to help you solve problems or to gather helpful information you can pass on to a service technician. You might also need to refer to your computer, operating-system, or sound-adapter publications. Review the following list for any problem descriptions that might fit your situation. You cannot create a multi-session disc.
Complete these steps: 1. Your video device driver needs an update to enable overlay support. Contact the manufacturer of your video adapter or your computer for updates. 2. The resolution of your screen might be too high. Try setting the resolution to 800 x 600 x 16 bpp at 60 Hz. DVD movies do not start automatically when inserted into the drive. Complete these steps: 1. Under Windows 2000, DVDs that contain both programs and DVD Video content will autoplay the program content.
Appendix C. Product specifications This appendix includes the following information: v Physical specifications v Power requirements v Environmental requirements v Read speeds v Write speeds Physical specifications The physical specifications1 of the drive are listed in the following table. Physical specification Height 9.5 mm (0.4 in.) Width 128 mm (5 in.) Length 129 mm (5.09 in.) Weight 155 g (0.
DVD-R Dual layer 6X Max. DVD+R Double layer 6X Max. DVD-RW 8X Max. DVD+RW 8X Max. DVD-RAM 5X Max. Write speeds Media Write speed CD-R 24X Max. CD-RW 16X Max. DVD-R 8X Max. DVD+R 8X Max. DVD-R Dual layer 4X Max. DVD+R Double layer 4X Max. DVD-RW 6X Max. DVD+RW 6X Max. DVD-RAM 5X Max.
Appendix D. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Registering your option Register to receive product service and support updates, as well as free and discounted computer accessories and content. Go to http://www.lenovo.
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Appendix E. Lenovo Limited Warranty L505-0010-00 09/2006 This Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo hardware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This warranty may sometimes be referred to as the ″Statement of Limited Warranty″ (SOLW) in other documents from Lenovo. What this Warranty Covers Lenovo warrants that each hardware product is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the warranty period.
If your problem cannot be resolved over the telephone or remotely, through your application of software updates, or with a CRU, your Service Provider will arrange for service under the type of warranty service designated for the product under the section titled ″Warranty Information.″ If your Service Provider determines that it is unable to repair your product, your Service Provider will replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent.
v any third party products, including those that Lenovo may procure and provide with or integrate into the Lenovo product at your request; and v any technical or other support, such as assistance with ″how-to″ questions and those regarding product set-up and installation. This warranty is voided by removal or alteration of identification labels on the product or its parts.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDISCTION TO JURISDICTION. YOU ALSO MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH LENOVO. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY AFFECTS STATUTORY RIGHTS, INCLUDING RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS UNDER NATIONAL LEGISLATION GOVERNING THE SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED OR LIMITED BY CONTRACT.
Under Courier or Depot Service, your product will be repaired or exchanged at a designated service center, with shipping arranged by your Service Provider. You are responsible for disconnecting the product. A shipping container will be provided to you for you to return your product to a designated service center. A courier will pick up your product and deliver it to the designated service center. Following its repair or exchange, the service center will arrange the return delivery of the product to you. 4.
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Appendix F. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Recycling information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo’s Internet site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/lenovo/about/environment/.
Appendix G. Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner - (41N5643) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Avis de conformité à la directive de l’Union Européenne Le présent produit satisfait aux exigences de protection énoncées dans la directive 89/336/CEE du Conseil concernant le rapprochement des législations des Etats membres relatives à la compatibilité électromagnétique. Lenovo décline toute responsabilité en cas de non-respect de cette directive résultant d’une modification non recommandée du produit, y compris l’ajout de cartes en option non Lenovo.
Appendix H. China ROHS © Lenovo 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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