Lenovo 40Y8710 Using single-sidedand double-sided DVD-RAMmedia, Using the drive with CDs and DVDs

vCheck discs for cracks BEFORE each use. IMPORTANT: Do not use discs that are cracked.

vDo not force discs into the computer or packaging.

vDo not bend or flex discs.

vDo not use commercial cleaners to clean discs.

vDo not write on the surface of discs.

vHandle discs by the edges or the center hole.

vDo not touch the surface of discs.

vTo remove dust or fingerprints, wipe discs from the center to the edge with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can cause data loss.

Using single-sided and double-sided DVD-RAM media

DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions.

The 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB versions are single-sided. The 9.4 GB versions are double-sided. To access the data on both sides of the media, you must remove the media from the drive, turn it over, and re-insert it into the drive.

Using the drive with CDs and DVDs

Complete the following procedure to read a data disc:

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the Open/Close button on the front of the drive.

3.Insert a 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 drive busy indicator to turn off; then double-click My Computer.

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

Using CD-Rs and CD-RWs

The Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with standard CD-ROM drives and CD players.

Chapter 2. Using the Multi-Burner Plus drive 2-3