Lenovo 41N5631 manual Before you begin, Cleaning the drive, Using Media

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Chapter 5. Using the Lenovo USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive (With LightScribe)

This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for your media and your Lenovo USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive (With LightScribe).

Before you begin

For best results, review the following guidelines before using the drive:

vDo not move your host computer or drive 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.

vKeep the host computer and USB drive on a flat surface when writing to a disc.

vTurn screensavers off. Using a screensaver might interrupt the formatting and writing process.

vDo not put your Host 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.

Caring for the Lenovo USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive (With LightScribe)

To protect your drive during operation, observe the following precautions:

vRemove the disc from the drive before moving the drive.

vDo not insert foreign objects into the drive.

vDo not stack objects on the drive.

vDo not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.

vDo not push hard on the top of the drive.

vDo 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

Cleaning the drive

Wipe off soil on the drive using a soft cloth. If soil is persistent, use a cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent after squeezing all the water out. If liquid is allowed into the drive, it may cause a serious malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. When cleaning with liquid, be sure to remove the provided AC adapter from the wall outlet after disconnecting the drive from your computer.

Do not apply solvents such as benzene or thinner. Chemical cleaners for home or industrial use may damage the coating of the drive.

Using Media

This section contains information on using the Lenovo USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive (With LightScribe).

© Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2003.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Page Safety Page Extension cords and related devices General safety guidelinesService Power cords and power adaptersHeat and product ventilation BatteriesRegistering your option About this bookPage Product description Lenovo USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive With LightScribeApplication software Intervideo WinDVD CreatorDirect-to-Disc UDF reader Multimedia Center for Think OfferingsClick Programs Hardware and software requirements Power mode configurations Refer to the diagram above when configuring your drive Read speeds for ConfigurationWrite speeds for Configuration Read and write of CD and DVD media are supported Max speed with USB Standard Bus Media Power Disc spin method AC power adapter configuration Cabling using the AC power adapterFor typical cabling configuration Cabling the USB bus powerFeatures Page Windows Setting the media Windows XPEjecting the media Cleaning the drive Using MediaBefore you begin Using DVD-RAM media Using CDs and DVDsHandling and caring for a disc Installing Software Using CD-Rs and CD-RWsUsing DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs Using LightScribe mediaClick Make Compatible Using Direct-to-discPlaying audio CD’s Windows Using Intervideo WinDVD CreatorPage Windows XP Page Using WinDVD Click the General Properties tab Operating system supportDVD region codes Click Intervideo WinDVDSelect the task Burn Image to CD or DVD Starting WinDVDCopying and imaging Select the task Save Image to Hard DiskPrinting Labels Select Label DiskClick LightScribe 12cm disc as the printer You cannot create a multi-session disc TroubleshootingPage Environmental requirements Appendix A. Product specificationsPhysical specifications Power requirementsLightScribe Support Write SpeedAppendix B. Service and Support Online technical supportTelephone technical support Page Appendix C. Notices Recycling Information Trademarks Part 1 General Terms Appendix D. Lenovo Statement of Limited WarrantyWhat Lenovo Will Do to Correct Problems Exchange of a Machine or PartYour Additional Responsibilities Jurisdiction Part 2 Country-unique TermsLimitation of Liability Governing LawColombia BoliviaBrazil ChileCambodia and Laos CanadaUnited States Asia Pacific AustraliaMalaysia Hong Kong S.A.R. of China and Macau S.A.R. of ChinaIndia JapanEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCPhilippines SingaporeGoverning Law Consumers European Union EUSecond paragraph does not apply Hungary EgyptFrance GermanyUnited Kingdom Items for Which Lenovo is Not LiableSlovakia South AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and SwazilandPart 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodTypes of Warranty Service CRU and Courier or Depot Service Guarantee supplement for MexicoCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service CRU and On-site ServiceAppendix D. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty D-15 Page For Home or Office USE Appendix E. Electronic emission noticesKorea Class B Compliance Japan Vcci Class B Compliance Appendix E. Electronic emission notices E-3 Page Page Part Number 41N5631