Lenovo 41N5647 manual Installation requirements, Installing the drive

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vDrag-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.

vUDF 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.

vMultimedia 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.

vIntervideo WinDVD

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

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

Installation requirements

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

vA ThinkPad system with an Ultrabay Slim Drive Bay or Ultrabay Enhanced Bay

vA ThinkPad X4 Ultrabase Dock or Dock II

vMicrosoft® Windows® Vista™, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system

Note: Lenovo offers limited support for computers with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or 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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Contents ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User’s Guide Page ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User’s Guide Page Contents Iv ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Safety information Vi ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide General safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesBatteries Heat and product ventilationAbout the drive Product descriptionSoftware description Intervideo WinDVD CreatorInstallation requirements Installing the driveLocating the drive controls ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Using the drive Before you beginCaring for the drive Loading a discUsing media Securing a disc in a vertically mounted driveManually ejecting a disc Handling and caring for a discUsing DVD-RAM media Removing the disc from the cartridgeUsing CDs and DVDs Using CD-Rs and CD-RWsUsing DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs Installing software Using Intervideo WinDVD Player softwareBefore using the software Using WinDVDUsing Drag-to-Disc DLA Click Intervideo WinDVDClick the General Properties tab Click Make CompatibleUsing Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application Copying and imaging discsClick the task Save Image to Hard disk Click the task Burn Image to CD or DVDUsing Intervideo WinDVD Creator Click Settings Click Control Panel Click the Advanced Settings tabEnabling DMA for Windows Me Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 ProfessionalClick Control Panel Click Switch to classic view Enabling DMA for Windows XPEnabling digital audio extraction Page ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Appendix B. Troubleshooting You cannot create a multi-session discYou cannot eject a CD or DVD disc You suspended your system and DVD playback will not resumeVideo appears to be choppy or is dropping frames Select Properties Click RecordingAppendix C. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Environmental requirementsWrite speeds Appendix D. Service and Support Registering your optionOnline technical support Telephone technical supportThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Appendix E. Lenovo Limited Warranty What this Warranty CoversHow to Obtain Warranty Service What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct ProblemsWhat this Warranty Does not Cover Exchange of a Product or PartYour Additional Responsibilities Use of Personal InformationDispute Resolution Limitation of LiabilityOther Rights Warranty information On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service European Economic Area EEAGuarantee supplement for Mexico Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceMéxico, D.F., México Tel Appendix F. Notices Recycling information Trademarks Appendix G. Electronic emission notices ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner 41N5643Avis de conformité à la directive de l’Union Européenne Appendix H. China Rohs ThinkPad DVD Ultrabay Slim Burner User ’sGuide Page Part Number 41N5647