ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive User Guide
ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive User Guide
ATTENTION Before installing this product, read the ThinkPad System Safety Booklet. Note Be sure to retain your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive warranty services. See Appendix C, “Lenovo Limited Warranty,” on page C-1. First Edition (June 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.
Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . v General safety guidelines. . . . . . . vii Service . . . . . . . . . . Power cords and power adapters . Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outlets . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii . vii . vii . viii . viii . viii Viewing Blu-ray movies . . . . . . . . Changing the DVD and Blu-ray region codes . Using DVD Movie Factory . . . . . . . .
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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.
Plugs and outlets If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician. 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.
v Ventilation slots, fans, and heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover, or disable these features.
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Chapter 1. About the ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive This manual provides information on registering, installing, and using the ThinkPad® Blu-ray™ Ultrabay™ Serial ATA Drive, and is available on the Software and User Guide CD. The appendices of this guide contain warranty information and legal notices. Product description Your Blu-ray 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.
Installing the drive Your ThinkPad computer includes the ThinkPad Access help system, which provides drive installation instructions specific to your computer. To correctly install the Blu-ray drive into the Ultrabay bay, use the instructions provided in the ThinkPad Access help system on your computer. 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.
Chapter 2. Using the ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and CDs, and how to care for your ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Serial ATA 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 to a disc as this might cause data errors.
3. Close the tray by gently pushing the tray in until it latches. 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.
Your drive can use many different types of media. Not all media are used in the same way. The following sections describe what you can do with the different media types. Using DVD-RAM media This section contains information on using DVD-RAM media in the Blu-ray drive. Removing the disc from the cartridge 2a 3a DVD-RAM media are available in bare-disc or cartridge form. To use cartridge media in your Blu-ray drive, you must first remove the disc from the cartridge.
Returning the disc to the cartridge 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 is 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.
For more information on using the software, refer to “Using DVD Movie Factory” on page 2-7. Using DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs The Blu-ray drive can write to both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with standard DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. You can use DVD-R discs to record audio tracks, store data, archive files, and copy files from another DVD. DVD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with newer MR- and DVD-RW-compatible DVD-ROM drives.
Note: If the software fails to install silently, you can select the instructions of each package from the bottom line of the installation page. Before using the software Video playback requires a compatible video device driver and IDE bus mastering in order to work. See Appendix A, “Customizing the device driver configuration settings,” on page A-1 for information on enabling DMA bus mastering and for locating video device drivers.
Changing the DVD and Blu-ray region codes Commercial DVD movies are protected by the Content Scrambling System (CSS). Blu-Ray movies are protected by the AACS. Both these protections divide the world into regions for playback of different discs. Content designated for one region cannot be read by playback systems in another region. The CSS specification divides the world into seven unique regions. These regions are numbered 1 to 7. The region code for CSS is stored in the drive.
– Video disc resizing – DVD-VR on disc editing v QuickDrop: You can use this program to quickly add data or music to an existing disc. The following table lists how functions can be accessed in DVD Movie Factory 5.
Using Burn-Now to copy discs Burn-Now can also copy data, video, and audio discs. You can make copies either to similar discs or to disc images saved on a hard disk drive or network drive. You can also create discs from images that you have previously saved on your hard disk drive. You can burn DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray layouts that you have stored on your hard disk drive. To copy a disc or image using Burn-Now, click Start -> Programs -> DVD Movie Factory 5 -> Burn-Now. Then select the task Copy a Disc.
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Chapter 3. 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 CD or DVD.
Note: Some Blu-ray video content cannot be played at full frame rate without advanced video hardware. Blu-ray video menus do not always work with the mouse. This is normal. BD-J menus are controlled by the disc. Use the system keyboard to navigate the menu. While playing a Blu-ray video, a Region Error appears and the WinDVD controls do not function correctly. This is not unusual on a region mismatch. Close WinDVD and eject the disc. Reopen WinDVD and change the region to match the disc.
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.
3. In the Device Manager tab, open the "+" for DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click on your drive, and select Properties.
4. Click the Properties tab and select the Enable Digital Audio, as shown in the figure below. To 1. 2. 3. enable Digital Audio Playback in Windows Media Player, complete these steps: Open Windows Media Player. Select Tools > Options from the Media Player menu. Click the CD Audio tab and select the Digital Playback, as shown in the figure below. Appendix A.
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Appendix B. 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 C. 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 JURISDICTION 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.
3. Courier or Depot Service 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.
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Appendix D. 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 E. Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity ThinkPad Blu-ray Burner Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive - 43N3215/43R9150 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.
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers.
Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Appendix E.
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Appendix F. China ROHS The information in the following table is only applicable to products for sale in the People’s Republic of China. © Lenovo 2008. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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Part Number: 43N3224 Printed in China.
