Using the drive with CDs and DVDs | IBM 73P4518 instruction

Using the drive with CDs and DVDs

Using the drive with CDs and DVDs

Complete the following procedure to read a data disc:

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the Eject button on the top of the drive.

3.Insert a disc in the tray with the label facing up.

4.Close the drive by gently closing the top cover.

5.Wait for the drive busy indicator to stop blinking and turn off.

6.Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW icon.

Using the DVD player software

This section describes how to use and customize the DVD Player software. You can find current information on DVD Player software in the readme file on the IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Software and User’s Guide Super CD.

Using the DVD function

To use the DVD function, you need to install WinDVD (the DVD movie player program).

Enabling driver letter access (DLA)

Drive Letter Access (DLA) is provided so that you can write data to CD-RW media. CD-RW media can be written to many times.

To format and write to CD-RW media:

1.Insert a disc into the drive.

2.Double-click My Computer. Right-click the drive letter for the USB 2.0 Combo Drive.

3.Click Format. Formatting time will vary depending on the format process you use (quick or full).

4.After formatting is complete, you can drag and drop files to the USB 2.0 Combo Drive icon, or you can move files in Windows Explorer.

To use UDF formatted CD-RW media in other computers, a UDF reader is included on the IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Software and User’s Guide Super CD. To use the UDF reader, follow this procedure:

1.Insert the IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Software and User’s Guide Super CD into the CD or DVD drive of the computer you want to use the UDF formatted discs with.

2.Click Start.

3.Click Run.

4.Type e:\UDFREADR\language where e is the drive letter of the USB 2.0 Combo Drive, and language is your language.

5.Click OK.

6.Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: The UDF reader is only needed on systems that do not have another DLA program for CD-RW installed.

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IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Page IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide First Edition November Contents iv IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Safety Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten vi IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide General safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries viii IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilation x IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide About this book Registering your option xii IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Chapter 1. Combo Drive quick install Product description Hardware and software requirements Identifying the combo drive componentsv 1Disc cover v 2Power/Busy indicator v 3Write indicator Operating Configurations v 9USB Interface connector v 10Emergency eject leverv 6 Turntable v 7Lens v 8Lens protective sheet 1-4 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Chapter 2. Cabling the Combo Drive to the ThinkPad computer Figure 2-1. For ″Read/Write″ operationsFigure 2-2. For ″Read Only″ operations 2-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Chapter 3. Features v No power adapter configurationv Easy connection v Conformance to media manufactured by major media manufacturers 3-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Chapter 4. Preparing to use the Combo Drive Figure 4-2. Rear view of the Combo Drive Figure 4-3. Bottom view of the Combo Drive4-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Removing the Combo Drive hardware Windows Setting the media Windows XPEjecting the media 5-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Playing back the audio CD Use Windows Media Player or audio CD playback software such as Microsoft CD Player for playing back the audio CD using the drive. The operation method differs depending on the software and versions. Refer to the operation manual of your computer or software for details software, try the above setting 5-4 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide In Windows Media Player, you will find Digital Playback check box when you click the CD Audio tab in the Properties window, as shown in the following figure 5-6 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Chapter 6. Application software v IBM Drive Letter Access DLAv UDF reader v IBM RecordNow v Intervideo WinDVD 6-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Chapter 7. Using the Combo Drive Before you beginHandling and caring for a disc Cleaning the drive Using the driveUsing single and double-sided DVD-RAM media Precautions for handling Chapter 7. Using the Combo Drive Using the drive with CDs and DVDs Using the DVD player softwareUsing the DVD function Enabling driver letter access DLA Installing WinDVD and viewing a DVD movie DVD region codes4. Click Intervideo WinDVD 6. Click the General Properties tab Using the CD-R and CD-RW function Starting WinDVD2. Click Programs 3. Click InterVideo WinDVD Problem solving Backing up a CDYou cannot create a multi session disc You cannot successfully write to a CD-R or CD-RW disc 7-8 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Appendix A. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Environmental requirements All power modes Read speedsWrite speeds Media Appendix B. Service and Support Online technical supportTelephone technical support Country or Region Telephone NumberB-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide El Salvador B-4 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Appendix C. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 Part 1 - General TermsWhat this Warranty Covers What this Warranty Does not Cover How to Obtain Warranty Service What IBM Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional Responsibilities Limitation of Liability Part 2 - Country-unique Terms Governing LawJurisdiction AMERICAS ARGENTINA PARAGUAY PERUURUGUAY VENEZUELA CAMBODIA AND LAOS CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, AND LAOSINDIA JAPAN MALAYSIANEW ZEALAND PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA PRC SINGAPORE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA EMEATHE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EMEA COUNTRIES C-8 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide 1 ″the laws of Austria″ in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus Lesotho and SwazilandJurisdiction The following exceptions are added to this section EUROPEAN UNION EU THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EU COUNTRIES CONSUMERS FRANCE AND BELGIUMTHE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO THE COUNTRY SPECIFIED AUSTRIA EGYPTFRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY IRELAND Items for Which IBM is Not Liable SLOVAKIAUNITED KINGDOM C-14 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Part 3 - Warranty Information Warranty PeriodTypes of Warranty Service 1. Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service Worldwide telephone list 2. On-site Service3. Courier or Depot Service 4. Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Country or Region C-18 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Appendix D. Guarantee supplement for Mexico Manufactured by SCI Systems de México, S.A. de C.VAv. De la Solidaridad Iberoamericana No Col. Club de Golf Atlas El Salto, Jalisco, México C.P Tel Marketing by D-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Appendix E. Notices Trademarks Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementAvis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie Canada Deutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische Verträglichkeit Union Européenne - Directive Conformité électromagnétique Unione Europea - Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnéticaUnion Europea - Normativa EMC E-4 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Appendix E. Notices E-5 E-6 IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide Page Part Number 73P4518 Printed in USA 1P P/N 73P4518