IBM 71P7285 manual Using the DVD-RAM Read function, Using single-and double-sided DVD-RAM media

Using the DVD-RAM Read function

This section contains information on using the DVD-ROM drive 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 in Type I cartridges.

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. To access the data on both sides of the media, you must remove the disc 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. 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«1¬. To remove the disc, use a ball point pen to push down on the cartridge lid lock «2¬ and pull the cartridge lid «3¬ 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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