IBM 22P6960 manual Using the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive with CDs and DVDs, Manually ejecting a disc

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Precautions for handling

Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches might impair recording and playback of the media. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean dust or other debris from the disc. Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a disc, write only on the printed label side using a soft felt-tip marker. Keep the disc out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to either side of the disc.

Using the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive with CDs and DVDs

To read a data disc, do the following:

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the Open/Close button on the front of the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive.

3.Insert the disc or cartridge into the tray with the label facing up.

4.Close the tray by pressing the Open/Close button or by gently pushing in the loading tray.

Attention: Do not use force or insert objects to open the loading tray.

5.Wait for the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive Busy indicator to turn off; then double-click My Computer.

6.Double-click the CD-ROMor DVD-RAM/DVD-Ricon.

Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive

The DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive has two plastic clips near the front of the loading tray that must be lifted up to secure a bare disc for vertical mounting operation. To raise the clips, open the tray, remove any discs that might be in the drive, and push the clips up using the side tabs or by pushing from the underside of the tray.

To insert the disc, slide it forward against the spring-loaded tray until the disc clears the front tabs, and then allow the spring to slide the disc back under the tabs.

To remove the disc, slide it forward against the spring until it clears the front tabs, and lift it from the tray.

Note: If you insert a DVD-RAM/DVD-R cartridge, you will have to raise the clips again before inserting a bare disc in the vertical orientation.

Manually ejecting a disc

If the drive becomes inoperable and will not allow the disc to eject, turn off the computer, and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool. The straightened end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.). Insert the extended end into the

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Contents IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive Page Contents Appendix D. Help and service information Safety Read first Vi IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive User’s Guide Part 2 Appendices Part 1 Installation and user’s guideAbout this book Registering your optionViii IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive User’s Guide MGI VideoWave Installation and user’s guideProduct description Software descriptionDVD Player Installation requirementsVeritas Drive Letter Access DLA Veritas Simple BackupDrive controls and connectors Handling precautionsBefore you begin Open/Close button Opening the computer Installing the driveUnpacking the drive Setting the configuration jumpers Attaching the cables to the drive Mounting the drive in the bayInstalling the software Completing the hardware installationUsing single-sided and double-sided DVD-RAM/DVD-R media Using the DVD-RAM/DVD-R driveWrite-protecting the cartridge Removing the disc from the cartridge Removing the disc from the cartridgeSecuring a disc in a vertically mounted drive Using the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive with CDs and DVDsManually ejecting a disc Changing the DVD region code Using the DVD Player softwareBefore using the software Using the DVD PlayerClick Start→Programs→IBM DLA→DLA Toolkit Using Drive Letter Access DLAClick DVD Player Click the General Properties tabMaintaining the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive Using MGI VideoWaveCaring for the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive Caring for a CD or DVD16IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive User’s Guide Physical specifications Appendix A. Product specificationsPower requirements Write speeds Read speedsAppendix B. Solving problems Click Start → Settings → Control Panel Appendix B. Solving problems Disc cannot be read. Take the following actions You receive a common error messageThere is no sound from the disc Appendix B. Solving problems 6IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive User’s Guide Click Properties Click the Advanced Settings tabEnabling DMA for Windows 2000 Professional Click the Device Manager tabEnabling DMA for Windows NT Telephone technical support Appendix D. Help and service informationSupport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week IBM Warranty for Machines Appendix E. Product warranty and noticesWarranty Statement IBM Statement of Limited WarrantyANY Kind Extent of WarrantyItems Not Covered by Warranty Warranty ServiceLimitation of Liability Americas Brazil Governing LawNorth America CAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam CanadaUnited States Asia Pacific AustraliaIndia Hong Kong and MacauJapan PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC NEW ZealandEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Governing Law Egypt Austria and GermanyIreland FranceItaly United Kingdom Processing date data Electronic emissions notices TrademarksFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Avis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie Canada Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementDeutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische Verträglichkeit Union Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétique European Union emission directiveUnion Europea Normativa EMC Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnéticaAppendix E. Product warranty and notices 18IBM DVD-RAM/DVD-R Drive User’s Guide Page Part Number 22P6960 1P P/N 22P6960