ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM
ComboUltrabaySlimDrive
User’ s Guide
ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM
ComboUltrabaySlimDrive
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 A, “Warranty Information”, on page 11.
First Edition (February 2003)
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Contents
Safety: Read first ....................v
Chapter 1. About the CD-RW/DVD drive ............1
Product registration ....................1
Product description ....................1
Installationrequirements..................2
Installing the drive ....................2
Locatingthedrivecontrols .................2
Chapter 2. Using the CD-RW/DVD drive ............3
Beforeyoubegin.....................3
Handlingandcaringforadisc................3
Caring for the CD-RW/DVD drive ...............4
Loading a disc......................5
Manually ejecting a disc ..................5
Using the DVD function ..................6
Enabling the DMA setting .................6
Installing WinDVD and viewing a DVD movie ..........7
Starting WinDVD ....................8
Using the CD-R and CD-RW function ..............8
BackingupaCD.....................9
Problemsolving.....................9
Appendix A. Warranty Information ..............11
Warranty period .....................11
Service and support ..................11
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty - Z125-4753-06 8/2000 ......13
Part1-GeneralTerms..................13
Items Not Covered by Warranty ..............14
Part 2 - Country-unique terms ...............16
Appendix B. Notices ...................25
Trademarks......................26
Electronic emission notices ................26
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Safety: Read first
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.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette
produktet.
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy.
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Chapter 1. About the CD-RW/DVD drive
This manual provides information on registering, installing, and using the
®
IBM
ThinkPad®CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Ultrabay™Slim Drive, and is
available on the Software and User’s Guide CD in the following languages:
v English
v French
v German
v Italian
v Japanese
v Spanish
v Brazilian Portuguese
v Simplified Chinese
v Traditional Chinese
The appendixes of this guide contain warranty information and legal notices.
Product registration
Thank you for purchasing this IBM product. Take a few moments to register
your product and provide information that will help us to better serve you in
the future. Your feedback helps us develop better products and services, and
helps us develop better ways to communicate with you. Register your option
on the http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ IBM Web site.
You will receive information and updates on your registered product unless
you indicate on the Web site that you do not want to receive further
information.
Product description
The IBM ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD Combo Ultrabay Slim Drive can write to and
read from CD-RW and CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, and can read
mass-produced, stamped CDs and DVDs. This drive can also read DVD-RAM,
DVD-R, and DVD-RW formatted media.
The drive writes to CD-R and CD-RW discs at different speeds. CD-R media
can be written at 24X Max speeds, while CD-RW media can be written and
rewritten at 10X Max speeds. CD media can be read at 24X Max speeds, while
DVD media can be read at 8X Max speeds. This drive also features buffer
underrun protection which helps minimize recording errors.
In addition to this book, you should have received the following:
v CD-RW/DVD drive
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v Carrying case
v Software and User’s Guide CD
v Laser Safety Guide
v Quick Reference Guide
Note: Your kit might also contain an update diskette for IBM DVD or CD-RW
software.
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to
retain your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive warranty service.
See “Service and support” on page 11 for technical support information.
Installation requirements
To install the CD-RW/DVD drive, your ThinkPad computer must contain the
following requirements:
v A ThinkPad Dock, ThinkPad UltraBase X2 media slice, IBM Portable Drive
Bay 2000, or IBM ThinkPad X3 UltraBase
v Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system
Notes:
1. IBM offers limited support for computers with Windows 95, 98, ME, or NT
operating systems.
2. The ThinkPad A21e computer does not support DVD playback under
Windows NT.
Installing the drive
Your ThinkPad computer includes a help system, Access ThinkPad, that
provides drive installation instructions specific to your computer. To correctly
install the CD-RW/DVD drive into the Ultrabay 2000 drive bay, use the
instructions given in the Access ThinkPad help system.
Locating the drive controls
Please refer to the ThinkPad user’s guide for instructions on locating the drive
controls.
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Chapter 2. Using the CD-RW/DVD drive
This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs
and CDs and how to care for your CD-RW/DVD 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.
v Make sure the ThinkPad computer is plugged into an ac outlet when using
the drive. The disc might be damaged if the battery runs out while writing
to a disc.
v Turn screensavers off. Using a screensaver might interrupt the formatting
and writing process.
v Do not put your ThinkPad computer into hibernation or suspend mode
while writing to a disc.
Note: The read and write results of the drive depend upon the quality and
characteristics of the DVD or CD media used.
Handling and caring for a disc
Carefully handle and clean discs, especially writable media types such as CD-R
and CD-RW discs, so that they remain readable. You can prolong the life of
your discs by using the following precautions:
v Always store CD ROMs in their original packaging
v Always store CD ROMs out of direct sunlight
v Always store CD ROMs away from direct heat sources
v Remove CD ROMs from the computer when not in use
v Check CD ROM for cracks BEFORE each use
v DO NOT force CD ROMs into the computer/packaging
v DO NOT bend or flex CD ROMs
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use CD ROMs that are cracked.
Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can cause data loss.
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v Handle a disc by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of a
disc.
v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe a disc from the center to the edge with
a soft, lint-free cloth.
v Do not write on the surface of a disc.
v Do not place a disc in direct sunlight.
v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean a disc.
v Do not bend a disc.
Caring for the CD-RW/DVD drive
To protect your drive during operation, observe the following precautions:
v Remove the disc from the drive before moving the drive.
v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.
v Do not stack objects on the drive.
v Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.
v Do not operate the drive under any of the following conditions:
– High temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight
– Excessive vibration, sudden shock, or inclined surface
– Excessive dust
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