Lenovo 43N3201 manual Using the Blu-ray drive, Before you begin, Caring for the Blu-ray drive

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Chapter 2. Using the Blu-ray drive

This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and CDs, and how to care for your Blu-ray drive.

Before you begin

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

vDo not move your ThinkPad computer 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 ThinkPad computer on a flat surface when writing to a disc.

vMake sure the ThinkPad computer is plugged into an AC outlet when using the drive. The disc might be damaged if the battery runs out while writing to a disc.

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

vDo not put your ThinkPad 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 Blu-ray drive.

To protect your drive during operation, observe these 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 operate the drive under any of these conditions:

–High temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight

–Excessive vibration, sudden shock, or inclined surface

–Excessive dust

Loading a disc

1.Press the Eject button. The tray slides out of the drive.

2.Place a disc in the tray with the label facing up.

3.Close the tray by gently pushing the tray in until it latches.

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Contents ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide Page ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide Page Contents Iv ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide Safety information Vi ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide Service General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesHeat and product ventilation BatteriesAbout the Blu-ray drive Installation requirementsProduct description Software descriptionLocating the drive controls Installing the driveBefore you begin Using the Blu-ray driveCaring for the Blu-ray drive Loading a discSecuring a disc in a vertically mounted drive Using mediaManually ejecting a disc Handling and caring for a discRemoving the disc from the cartridge Using DVD-RAM mediaUsing CD-Rs and CD-RWs Using CDs and DVDsUsing Blu-ray discs Using DVD-Rs and DVD-RWsInstalling software Using WinDVD Before using the softwareViewing Blu-ray movies Changing the DVD and Blu-ray region codes Using DVD Movie FactoryClick Start Programs Intervideo WinDVD WinDVD Click the General Properties tabUsing Burn-Now to create data and audio discs Using DVD Disc Recorder to make video discs Using Burn-Now to copy discsUsing the QuickDrop desktop interface 10ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide Click the Advanced Settings tab Click Control Panel Click Switch to classic viewEnabling DMA for Windows XP Enabling digital audio extraction2ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide Page 4ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide You cannot create a multi-session CD or DVD Appendix B. TroubleshootingYou cannot eject a CD or DVD disc Blu-ray Video drops frames or is jerkyBlu-ray Playback has poor performance in battery mode only Copy protection error. Playback Stopped when using WinDVDBlu-ray video menus dont always work with the mouse Windows Vista shows a red screen Cannot close QuickDropPower requirements Appendix C. Product specificationsEnvironmental requirements 2ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide Registering your option Appendix D. Service and SupportOnline technical support Telephone technical support2ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide What this Warranty Covers Appendix E. Lenovo Limited WarrantyHow to Obtain Warranty Service What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Product or Part What this Warranty Does not CoverYour Additional Responsibilities Use of Personal InformationLimitation of Liability Dispute ResolutionOther Rights On-site Service Warranty informationCourier or Depot Service European Economic Area EEASuplemento de Garantía para Méjico Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCuajimalpa, D.F., México Tel 5000 Appendix F. Notices Recycling information Trademarks Avis de conformité à la directive de l’Union Européenne Appendix G. Electronic emission noticesUnione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnética Appendix H. China RoHS 2ThinkPad Ultrabay Blu-ray Burner Users Guide Page Part Number 43N3201 Printed