This software enables you to install software for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and CD-RW media on computers with DVD drives. It also allows you to read DLA-created discs on systems without DLA installed.

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

Installation requirements

To install the Super Multi-burner drive, your ThinkPad computer must contain the following requirements:

vA ThinkPad system with an Ultrabay Slim Drive Bay

vA ThinkPad X4 Ultrabase Dock or Dock II

vWindows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system

Notes:

1.Lenovo offers limited support for computers with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) desktop operating systems.

2.The ThinkPad A21e computer does not support DVD playback under Microsoft Windows NT® Workstation.

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 Super Multi-burner drive into the Ultrabay slim drive bay, use the instructions given in the Access ThinkPad help system.

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 6.

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