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