Lenovo 41N5624 manual Completing the hardware installation, Updating your computer configuration

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Step 5. Completing the hardware installation

1.Be sure that the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive is securely mounted and that the connectors are firmly attached.

2.Be sure that the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and that they do not block the power-supply fan blades or airflow paths.

3.Reinstall the computer cover.

4.Reconnect all external devices.

5.Plug all power cords into the electrical outlets.

Step 6. Updating your computer configuration

After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer. Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn on your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer documentation for information about accessing the configuration or setup utility program.

To see the configuration information for most Lenovo computers, press F1 during startup when the Lenovo graphic is displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen. When you have finished reviewing the information, save the changes and exit.

Care and maintenance

This section includes information on taking care of your CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Combination Drive and the CDs and DVDs that you use with the drive.

CD safety information

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 disc for cracks BEFORE each use

vDO NOT force discs into the computer/packaging

vDO NOT bend or flex discs

Caring for a CD or DVD

Digital discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that they remain readable. The following precautions help to prolong the life of your discs.

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

vHandle the disc by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of the disc.

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

vDo not write on the surface.

vDo not place the disc in direct sunlight.

vDo not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Iii Safety information Read firstPage Service General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesBatteries Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyPage Contents Page Part 2 Appendixes Part 1 Installation and user’s guideAbout this book Registering your optionPage Multimedia Center for Think Offerings Installation and user’s guideProduct description Software descriptionUDF Reader Installation requirementsHandling precautions Before you beginUnpacking the drive Drive controls and connectorsInstalling the drive Opening the computerAttaching the cables to the drive and main board Mounting the drive in the bayCD safety information Completing the hardware installationUpdating your computer configuration Care and maintenanceCaring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive Installing softwareManually ejecting a disc Playing audio CDs Configuring the drive for digital playbackConfiguring the playback application for digital playback Using WinDVDChanging the DVD region code Starting WinDVDClick the General Properties tab Using the Multimedia Center for Think OfferingsCopying and imaging discs Click Intervideo WinDVDClick the task Burn Image to CD or DVD Using Direct-to-Disc DLAClick Make Compatible Page Physical specifications Appendix A. Product specificationsPower requirements Environmental requirements Average access timesSustained Transfer Rate Appendix B. Problem solving Video appears to be choppy or is dropping frames Select Advanced/IDE ConfigurationDisc cannot be read. Take the following actions There is no sound from the discEnabling DMA for Windows XP Enabling DMA for WindowsPage Appendix D. Enabling Digital Audio Extraction Page Appendix D. Enabling Digital Audio Extraction D-3 Page Part 1 General Terms Appendix E. Lenovo Statement of Limited WarrantyWhat this Warranty Covers What this Warranty Does not CoverWhat Lenovo Will Do to Correct Problems How to Obtain Warranty ServiceExchange of a Machine or Part Limitation of Liability Your Additional ResponsibilitiesPart 2 Country-unique Terms Venezuela ParaguayPeru UruguayCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, and Laos Cambodia and LaosIndia PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC JapanMalaysia NEW ZealandSingapore PhilippinesEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Appendix E. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty E-9 Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries European Union EUConsumers Germany AustriaEgypt FranceIreland HungaryItems for Which Lenovo is Not Liable United Kingdom SlovakiaCustomer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service Part 3 Warranty InformationWarranty Period Types of Warranty ServiceWorldwide telephone list Appendix E. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty E-17 Country or Region Telephone Number Guarantee supplement for Mexico Page Online technical support Appendix F. Service and SupportTelephone technical support Page Appendix G. Notices Trademarks Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Appendix H. Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC Emission Notice Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementAvis de conformité à la directive de l’Union Européenne Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnética Unión Europea Normativa EMCPage Page Part Number 41N5624