Lenovo 41N5624 manual Using the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, Copying and imaging discs

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To change the region code, do the following:

1.Turn on your computer and start your operating system.

2.Click Start.

3.Select Programs.

4.Click Intervideo WinDVD.

5.Click Intervideo WinDVD.

6.Click the Properties icon to open the Properties window.

7.Click the General Properties tab.

8.Insert a single region DVD of the new region.

9.Select the correct region code for your country.

10.Click OK.

Note: You can change the DVD region code only five times. After you make five region code changes, the drive can play only MPEG-2 video titles that are associated with the fifth region code that you set.

Using the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings

You can use the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application to burn data, audio, video CDs. You can also access tools and utilities for working with rewritable media. The Multimedia Center for Think Offerings also has projects to manage disk images and create file backups.

To start the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application in Windows XP, click Start -> All Programs -> Multimedia Center for Think Offerings -> Multimedia Center Home.

When the Multimedia Center first starts, you are taken to a Quick Links page. This page shows the four most used tasks for your convenience. To make an Audio or Data disc, select the appropriate tab and select the task you want to perform. To copy a disc, make a disc image, or burn a previously saved image, select the Copy tab. To use Direct-to-disc (DLA), select the Data tab. To erase a rewritable disc, select the Tools tab.

You can access the Data, Audio, and Copy tabs directly from the Start menu as RecordNow Copy, RecordNow Data, and RecordNow Audio by clicking Start ->

All Programs -> Multimedia Center for Think Offerings -> RecordNow Projects

To make a bootable CD or DVD, begin a data project and click the bootable CD button in the upper right corner of the project window. You will be prompted to select a boot image from your hard disc or make a boot image from a floppy disc.

For detailed instructions on using the Multimedia Center, consult the on-line helps.

Copying and imaging discs

You can use the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application to make copies and save images of your CDs and DVDs. You can also create CDs and DVDs from images that you have previously saved on your hard disk. The Multimedia Center can only save images in ISO and GI formats. ISO formats can only be used for data CDs. All other disc formats require GI images.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Iii Safety information Read firstPage Power cords and power adapters General safety guidelinesService Batteries Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets 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 maintenanceManually ejecting a disc Installing softwareCaring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive 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 Power requirements Appendix A. Product specificationsPhysical specifications Sustained Transfer Rate Average access timesEnvironmental requirements 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 CoverExchange of a Machine or Part How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat Lenovo Will Do to Correct Problems Limitation of Liability Your Additional ResponsibilitiesPart 2 Country-unique Terms Venezuela ParaguayPeru UruguayIndia Cambodia and LaosCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, and Laos PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC JapanMalaysia NEW ZealandEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea PhilippinesSingapore Appendix E. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty E-9 Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries European Union EUConsumers Germany AustriaEgypt FranceItems for Which Lenovo is Not Liable HungaryIreland 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 Telephone technical support Appendix F. Service and SupportOnline 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