Lenovo 40Y8706 manual Installation requirements, Installing the drive, Locating the drive controls

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This software enables you to install software for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and CD-RW media on computers with DVD drives. It also allows you to read DLA-created discs on systems without DLA installed.

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

Installation requirements

To install the Super Multi-burner drive, your ThinkPad computer must contain the following requirements:

vA ThinkPad system with an Ultrabay Slim Drive Bay

vA ThinkPad X4 Ultrabase Dock or Dock II

vWindows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system

Notes:

1.Lenovo offers limited support for computers with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) desktop operating systems.

2.The ThinkPad A21e computer does not support DVD playback under Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation.

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 Super Multi-burner drive into the Ultrabay slim drive bay, use the instructions given in the Access ThinkPad help system.

Locating the drive controls

The following diagram shows the location of the controls on the front of the drive.

Power light: This light is visible when the drive is in use.

Eject button: Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.

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.

4ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive: User’s Guide

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Contents ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Page ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Page Contents Page Safety information Page General safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Registering your option Page About the Super Multi-burner drive Product descriptionSoftware description Multimedia Center for Think OfferingsClick Programs Click Multimedia Center for Think Offerings Intervideo WinDVD Creator Direct-to-Disc DLAIntervideo WinDVD UDF readerInstallation requirements Installing the driveLocating the drive controls Using the Super Multi-burner drive Before you beginCaring for the Super Multi-burner drive Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive Using media Handling and caring for a discLoading a disc Manually ejecting a discUsing DVD-RAM media Removing the disc from the cartridgeUsing CDs and DVDs Returning the disc to the cartridgeUsing CD-Rs and CD-RWs Using DVD-Rs and DVD-RWsInstalling software Using Intervideo WinDVD Creator Using WinDVDOperating system support DVD region codes Region codeClick the Advanced Settings tab Enabling DMAUsing Direct-to-disc DLA Using the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings softwareClick Make Compatible Copying and imaging discs Using the Super Multi-burner drive ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Appendix A. Troubleshooting You cannot create a multi-session discYou cannot eject a CD or DVD disc ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide Power requirements Appendix B. Product specificationsPhysical specifications Environmental requirementsKnown media issues Write speedsAppendix C. Service and Support Online technical supportTelephone technical support ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive User’s Guide What this Warranty Does not Cover Appendix D. Lenovo Statement of Limited WarrantyWhat this Warranty Covers Part 1 General TermsHow to Obtain Warranty Service What Lenovo Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional Responsibilities Limitation of LiabilityPart 2 Country-unique Terms Uruguay ParaguayPeru VenezuelaCambodia and Laos CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, and LaosIndia NEW Zealand JapanMalaysia PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCPhilippines SingaporeEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Governing Law European Union EU Following Terms Apply to ALL EU CountriesConsumers France AustriaEgypt GermanyHungary IrelandItems for Which Lenovo is Not Liable Slovakia United KingdomPart 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodTypes of Warranty Service CRU and Courier or Depot Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and On-site Service CRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCountry or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Guarantee supplement for Mexico To obtain a list of Authorized Service Centers, please visit Appendix E. Notices Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement TrademarksElectronic emission notices Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaAvis de conformité à la directive de l’Union Européenne Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnéticaUnion Europea Normativa EMC Korea Class B CompliancePage Part Number 40Y8706