Lenovo 41N5631 manual Handling and caring for a disc, Using DVD-RAM media, Using CDs and DVDs

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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:

vAlways store discs in their original packaging.

vAlways store discs out of direct sunlight.

vAlways store discs away from direct heat sources.

vRemove discs from the computer when not in use.

vCheck discs for cracks BEFORE each use. IMPORTANT: Do not use discs that are cracked.

vDo not force discs into the computer or packaging.

vDo not bend or flex discs.

vDo not use commercial cleaners to clean discs.

vDo not write on the surface of discs.

vHandle discs by the edges or the center hole.

vDo not touch the surface of discs.

vTo remove dust or fingerprints, wipe discs from the center to the edge with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can cause data loss.

Using DVD-RAM media

DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions.

The 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB versions are single-sided. The 9.4 GB version is double-sided. To access the data on both sides of the media, you must remove the media from the drive, turn it over, and re-insert it into the drive. DVD-RAM media must be removed from the cartridge before using this drive.

Using CDs and DVDs

Complete the following procedure to read a data disc:

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the Eject button on the front of the drive.

3.Insert a disc in the tray with the label facing up.

4.Close the drive by gently closing the disc tray.

5.Wait for the drive busy indicator to stop blinking and is continuously on.

6.Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW icon.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Page Safety Page General safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesBatteries Heat and product ventilationAbout this book Registering your optionPage Lenovo USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive With LightScribe Product descriptionIntervideo WinDVD Creator Application softwareDirect-to-Disc Multimedia Center for Think Offerings UDF readerClick Programs Hardware and software requirements Power mode configurations Read speeds for Configuration Refer to the diagram above when configuring your driveWrite speeds for Configuration Read and write of CD and DVD media are supported Max speed with USB Standard Bus Media Power Disc spin method Cabling using the AC power adapter AC power adapter configurationCabling the USB bus power For typical cabling configurationFeatures Page Windows Windows XP Setting the mediaEjecting the media Using Media Cleaning the driveBefore you begin Using CDs and DVDs Using DVD-RAM mediaHandling and caring for a disc Using CD-Rs and CD-RWs Using DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs and DVD-RWsUsing LightScribe media Installing SoftwareUsing Direct-to-disc Click Make CompatibleUsing Intervideo WinDVD Creator Playing audio CD’s WindowsPage Windows XP Page Using WinDVD Operating system support DVD region codesClick Intervideo WinDVD Click the General Properties tabStarting WinDVD Copying and imagingSelect the task Save Image to Hard Disk Select the task Burn Image to CD or DVDSelect Label Disk Printing LabelsClick LightScribe 12cm disc as the printer Troubleshooting You cannot create a multi-session discPage Appendix A. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Environmental requirementsWrite Speed LightScribe SupportOnline technical support Appendix B. Service and SupportTelephone technical support Page Appendix C. Notices Recycling Information Trademarks Appendix D. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty Part 1 General TermsExchange of a Machine or Part What Lenovo Will Do to Correct ProblemsYour Additional Responsibilities Part 2 Country-unique Terms Limitation of LiabilityGoverning Law JurisdictionBolivia BrazilChile ColombiaCanada United StatesAsia Pacific Australia Cambodia and LaosHong Kong S.A.R. of China and Macau S.A.R. of China IndiaJapan MalaysiaPEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC PhilippinesSingapore EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa EmeaGoverning Law European Union EU ConsumersSecond paragraph does not apply Egypt FranceGermany HungaryItems for Which Lenovo is Not Liable SlovakiaSouth AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and Swaziland United KingdomWarranty Period Part 3 Warranty InformationTypes of Warranty Service Guarantee supplement for Mexico Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and On-site Service CRU and Courier or Depot ServiceAppendix D. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty D-15 Page Appendix E. Electronic emission notices For Home or Office USEKorea Class B Compliance Japan Vcci Class B Compliance Appendix E. Electronic emission notices E-3 Page Page Part Number 41N5631