IBM 09N4153 manual Using the DVD-RAM drive with CDs and DVDs

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Returning the disc to the cartridge

To return the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of disc

with the

 

DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid

.

A clicking sound will ensure the lid door is closed.

 

 

Precautions for handling

Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches may effect and damage recording and playback of the disc. To clean dust or other debris use a CD Cleaning Kit. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean 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 out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to either side of the disc.

Using the DVD-RAM 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 drive.

3.Insert the disc or cartridge in 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 foreign objects to open the loading tray.

5.Wait for the DVD-RAM drive busy indicator to stop lighting; then double-click My Computer.

6.Verify that the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM icon is displayed.

7.Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM icon.

8.Verify that you can view the disc files on the displayed list.

Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive

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Contents IBM 9.4/4.7 GB DVD-RAM Drive First Edition August Contents Iv IBM 9.4/4.7 GB DVD-RAM Drive User’s Guide Safety Read first Vi IBM 9.4/4.7 GB DVD-RAM Drive User’s Guide Part 2 Appendixes Part 1 Installation and user’s guideRegistering your option Viii IBM 9.4/4.7 GB DVD-RAM Drive User’s Guide Software description Product descriptionBefore you begin Installation requirementsHandling precautions Drive controls and connectors Unpacking the drive Installing the driveOpening the computer Setting the configuration jumpers Attaching the cables to the drive Mounting the drive in the bayInstalling the InstantWrite software Completing the hardware installationVerifying device driver installation in Windows NT Click Properties Installing support softwareClick Control Panel Click the Device Manager tabVerifying device driver software for Windows NT Enabling DMA for Windows NT Click Control Panel Write protecting the cartridge Using the DVD-RAM drive Click the Advanced Settings tab Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 systemsRemoving the disc from the cartridge Using single- and double-sided DVD-RAM media14IBM 9.4/4.7 GB DVD-RAM Drive User’s Guide Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive Using the DVD-RAM drive with CDs and DVDsManually ejecting a disc Using the MPEG-2 decoding softwareClick the General Properties tab Care and maintenanceChanging the DVD region code Click MPEG-2 Decoding SoftwareCaring for the DVD-RAM drive Caring for a CD or DVD