IBM 73P3315 manual Installation requirements, Installing the drive, Locating the drive controls

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

Installation requirements

To install the Multi-Burner Plus drive, your ThinkPad computer must meet the following requirements:

vA ThinkPad system with an Ultrabay Enhanced Drive Bay or ThinkPad Dock or Dock II

vAn Enhanced Drive Adapter for Ultrabay 2000

vThe Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system

Notes:

1.IBM offers limited support for computers with Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) desktop operating systems.

2.The ThinkPad A21e computer does not support DVD playback under Windows NT.

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 multi-burner drive into the Ultrabay enhanced drive bay, use the instructions given in the Access ThinkPad help system.

Locating the drive controls

The following diagram shows the location of the controls on the front of the drive:

Power light: This light is visible when the drive is in use.

Eject button: Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.

Manual eject hole: Use this emergency release to eject a DVD or CD when the Eject button does not work. For more information on manually ejecting a DVD or CD, see “Manually ejecting a disc” on page 2-4.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Page Safety information Page General safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationPage Registering your option Page About the Multi-Burner Plus drive Product descriptionMedia type Write speed Intervideo WinDVD Creator Plus IBM Drive Letter Access DLASoftware description Computer part Minimum OptimalClick Programs Click IBM RecordNow UDF readerIBM RecordNow Intervideo WinDVDInstallation requirements Installing the driveLocating the drive controls Using the Multi-Burner Plus drive Before you beginHandling and caring for a disc Caring for the Multi-Burner Plus drive Loading a disc Using the driveUsing single-sided and double-sided DVD-RAM media Removing the disc from the cartridgeReturning the disc to the cartridge Precautions for handlingUsing the drive with CDs and DVDs Manually ejecting a discEnabling driver letter access DLA Using the DVD player softwareUsing the DVD function Click Make CompatibleEnabling the DMA setting Click the Advanced Settings tabUsing Intervideo WinDVD Creator Plus Installing WinDVD and viewing a DVD movieRegion code Click the General Properties tab Starting WinDVDClick Intervideo WinDVD Click Programs Click InterVideo WinDVDProblem solving Using the CD-R and CD-RW functionUsing the DVD-R/DVD-RW and DVD+R/DVD+RW functions Backing up a CD or DVDYou cannot create a multisession disc You cannot eject a CD or DVD discPower requirements Appendix A. Product specificationsPhysical specifications Environmental requirementsRead speeds Write speedsMedia Read Speed Appendix B. Service and Support Online technical supportTelephone technical support Country or Region Telephone Number Appendix B. Service and Support B-3 Page What this Warranty Does not Cover Part 1 General TermsExchange of a Machine or Part How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems Your Additional ResponsibilitiesLimitation of Liability Governing LawPart 2 Country-unique Terms North America UruguayVenezuela CanadaIndia JapanPEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC MalaysiaNEW Zealand PhilippinesFollowing Terms Apply to ALL Emea Countries Arbitration The following is added under this heading European Union EU ConsumersEgypt FranceGermany HungaryIreland Items for Which IBM is Not Liable SlovakiaUnited Kingdom Part 3 Warranty Information Types of Warranty ServiceCRU and On-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service CRU and Courier or Depot ServiceCountry or Region Telephone Number Page Guatemala 335-8490 Turkey 00-800-446-32-041 Appendix D. Guarantee supplement for Mexico Page Appendix E. Notices Trademarks Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Deutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische Verträglichkeit Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementAvis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie Canada European Union emission directiveUnion Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétique Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnéticaUnion Europea Normativa EMC Appendix E. Notices E-5 Page Page Part Number 73P3315