Lenovo 41N5647 User Manual

ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User’ s Guid e

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.

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Safety information . . . . . . . . . .v

General safety guidelines . . . . . . . vii

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . vii

Extension cords and related devices . . . . . . vii

Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . viii

Chapter 1. About the drive . . . . . . .1

Product description . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Software description . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the drive . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Locating the drive controls . . . . . . . . .3

Chapter 2. Using the drive . . . . . . .5

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Caring for the drive . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Loading a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive . . .6

Manually ejecting a disc . . . . . . . . . .6

Using media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Handling and caring for a disc . . . . . . .6

Using DVD-RAM media . . . . . . . . .7

Using CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . .8

Using CD-Rs and CD-RWs . . . . . . . .8

Using DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs . . . . . . .8

Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using Intervideo WinDVD Player software . . . .9

Before using the software . . . . . . . . .9

Using WinDVD . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Changing the DVD region code . . . . . . .9

Using Drag-to-Disc (DLA) . . . . . . . . .10

Using Multimedia Center for Think Offerings

application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Copying and imaging discs . . . . . . . .11

Using Intervideo WinDVD Creator . . . . . .12

Appendix A. Customizing the device

driver configuration settings . . . . .13

Enabling DMA for Windows Me . . . . . . .13

Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 Professional . .13

Enabling DMA for Windows XP . . . . . . .14

Enabling digital audio extraction . . . . . . .14

Appendix B. Troubleshooting . . . . .17

Appendix C. Product specifications . .19

Appendix D. Service and Support . . .21

Registering your option . . . . . . . . . .21

Online technical support . . . . . . . . . .21

Telephone technical support . . . . . . . . .21

Appendix E. Lenovo Limited Warranty 23

Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . .26

Guarantee supplement for Mexico . . . . . . .27

Appendix F. Notices . . . . . . . . .29

Recycling information . . . . . . . . . . .30

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Appendix G. Electronic emission

notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . .31

Appendix H. China ROHS . . . . . . .33

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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.

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.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

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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. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts. Yo u must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements. Always make sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt the replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center.

Power cords and power adapters

Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer.

Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This can present a safety hazard.

Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by objects.

Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can eventually result in overheating.

Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.

Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and/or shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter.

Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way.

Extension cords and related devices

Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings.

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. 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. Never overload an electrical outlet. The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.

Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords.

Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully

Batteries

All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock. In addition many mobile products such as notebook computers utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with Lenovo approved parts.

Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids. Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation.

Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer.

Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of a battery short circuit, which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state.

Heat and product ventilation

Computers, AC adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Always follow these basic precautions:

v Do not leave your computer, AC adapter, or accessories in contact with your lap or any part of your

body for an extended period when the products are functioning or when the battery is charging. Your computer, AC adapter, and many accessories produce some heat during normal operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or, potentially, a skin burn.

v Do not charge the battery or operate your computer, AC adapter, or accessories near flammable

materials or in explosive environments.

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 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. Your drive can also record CD-R, CD-RW, and High-Speed CD-RW media, and uses buffer underrun prevention technology for reliable CD burning. Your DVD Burner can read many other formats including DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD Video, Video CD, audio CD, multiple-session, extended architecture (XA) CDs, and Kodak Photo CDs. (Some DVD+R and DVD+RW media brands may not be compatible.) The drive is designed for installation in your Ultrabay Slim Drive Bay or Ultrabay Enhanced Drive Bay.

Media Write speed

CD-R 24X Max.

CD-RW 16X Max.

DVD-R 8X Max.

DVD+R 8X Max.

DVD+R double Layer 4X Max.

DVD-R dual layer 4X Max.

DVD-RW 6X Max.

DVD+RW 6X Max.

DVD-RAM 5X Max.

In addition to this Software and User ’s Guide CD, your option package includes the following:

v ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner v Carrying case v Quick Reference Guide v Laser Safety Guide

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 Appendix D, “Service and Support,” on page 21 for technical support information.

Software description

Your DVD Burner User's Guide and Software CD contains the following software:

v Intervideo WinDVD Creator

This software enables you to record video files to DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, and DVD+R media that can be played in most stand-alone DVD players. Yo u can also use this software to edit and modify your own video assets prior to recording. DVD-RAM recording is also supported. If you have an analog, USB, or IEEE 1394 capture device installed in your computer, you can use this software to record video from a camera.

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.

v UDF reader

This software enables you to install software for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, and CD-RW media on other computers with DVD drives.

v Multimedia Center for Think Offerings

This software enables you to copy CDs, create audio CDs, create MP3 CDs, and author data CDs. You can also use Multimedia Center for Think Offerings to write data to DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, and DVD+R discs for use in other computers or compatible consumer electronics products. You can also create bootable CDs and save CD images for later recording. With the Express Labeller that is included in the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, you can print paper labels or label LightScribe discs.

v Intervideo WinDVD

This software enables you to play back DVD videos on your computer or to play video files from your hard disk drive.

Some graphics adapters such as the FIREGL, Intergraph, and 3dLabs, do not support DVD video

Note:

playback.

Installation requirements

To install the drive, your ThinkPad notebook computer must contain the following requirements:

v A ThinkPad system with an Ultrabay Slim Drive Bay or Ultrabay Enhanced Bay v A ThinkPad X4 Ultrabase Dock or Dock II v Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system

Lenovo offers limited support for computers with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or

Note:

Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) desktop operating systems.

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 drive into the Ultrabay Slim Drive Bay or Ultrabay Enhanced Bay, use the instructions given in the Access ThinkPad help system.

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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

Chapter 1. About the drive 3

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