IBM 10K3799 manual Using the DVD-RAM Read function, Using single- and double-sided DVD-RAM media

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Using the DVD-RAM Read function

This section contains information on using the DVD-ROM with DVD-RAM discs.

Using single- and double-sided DVD-RAM media

DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions. Versions with 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB are available in Type I or Type II cartridges. The 5.2 GB and 9.4 GB versions are double-sided and only available only in Type II cartridges. To access the data on both sides of the media, you must remove the cartridge from the drive, turn it over, and re-insert it into the drive. For convenience, double-sided media are labeled side A and side B.

Removing the disc from the cartridge

DVD-RAM Type II discs may be removed from the cartridge for use in DVD-ROM drives, with DVD-RAM Read capabilities. DVD-RAM Type I discs cannot be removed from the cartridge and cannot be read by this drive.

Removing the disc from the Type II cartridge

Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tab . To remove the disc, use a ball point pen to push down on the cartridge lid

lock	and pull the cartridge lid out to eject the disc. With the cartridge
lid	open, the disc will eject. Do not touch the recording side of the disc

when handling the bare media.

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Contents 8X Slimline DVD-ROM Drive Page Contents Appendix D. Help and service information Safety Read first Vi 8X Slimline DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Registering your option Part 1 Installation and User’s GuideAbout this book Part 2 AppendixesViii 8X Slimline DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Product description Installation and User’s GuideInstallation requirements Handling precautions Before you beginOpening the computer Drive controls and connectorsInstalling the drive Front view of the driveInstalling the MPEG-2 decoding software Setting up your computer for DVD video playbackEnabling the DMA settings Unpacking the driveClick Mediamatics DVD Player Viewing a DVD movieDVD region codes Click DVD RegionWhen handling the bare media Using the DVD-RAM Read functionUsing single- and double-sided DVD-RAM media Removing the disc from the cartridgeCaring for a CD or DVD Precautions for handlingCare and maintenance Caring for the DVD-ROM drive Manually ejecting a discInstalling the drive in slimline IBM systems Power and signal cables for internal drivesLoading components-small form factor desktop model DimmInstalling an optical drive-small form factor desktop model 48X Slimline DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Power requirements Appendix A. Product specificationsPhysical specifications Media Compatibility Drive-performance specificationsMedia speeds DVD-RAM 48X Slimline DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Appendix B. Problem solving 28X Slimline DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Appendix B. Problem solving There is no sound from the disc You receive a common error messageDisc cannot be read. Take the following actions Check Auto Insert Notification Video appears to be choppy or is dropping frames68X Slimline DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Changing the Windows 2000 DMA parameter setting Enabling DMA for Windows NT Click Control PanelAppendix D. Help and service information Telephone technical supportSupport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week IBM Warranty for Machines Appendix E. Product warranties and noticesWarranty Service Extent of WarrantyItems Not Covered by Warranty Appendix E. Product warranties and notices Production Status Limitation of LiabilityIBM Warranty for Machines Warranties of ANY Kind Production Status Part 2 Worldwide Country-Unique Terms Asia PacificEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Following terms apply to all Emea countriesFollowing terms apply to the country specified Appendix E. Product warranties and notices North America Trademarks IBMFederal 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 directiveUnione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnética Union Europea Normativa EMCAppendix E. Product warranties and notices 188X Slimline DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Page Part Number 10K3799 1P P/N 10K3799