IBM ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo III Ultrabay 2000 Drive User’s Guide
IBM ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo III Ultrabay 2000 Drive User’s Guide
ATTENTION Before installing this product, read the ThinkPad System Safety Booklet. Note Be sure to keep your proof of purchase, because it might be required for warranty services. See Appendix A, “Warranty Information” on page 13. First Edition (September 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Contents Safety: Read first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1. About the CD-RW/DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Locating the drive controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 2. Using the CD-RW/DVD drive . . .
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Safety: Read first Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Chapter 1. About the CD-RW/DVD drive This manual provides information on registering, installing, and using the IBM® ThinkPad® CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo III Ultrabay™ 2000 Drive, and is available on the Software and User’s Guide CD in the following languages: v English v French v German v Italian v Japanese v Spanish v Brazilian Portuguese v Simplified Chinese v Traditional Chinese The appendixes of this guide contain warranty information and legal notices.
v Carrying case v Software and User’s Guide CD v Laser Safety Guide v Quick Reference Guide Note: Your kit might also contain an update diskette for IBM DVD or CD-RW software. Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive warranty service. See “Service and support” on page 13 for technical support information.
Locating the drive controls The following diagram shows the location of the controls on the front of the drive. «1¬ Power light This light is visible when the drive is in use. «2¬ Eject button Press this button to eject a DVD or CD. «3¬ 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 7. Chapter 1.
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Chapter 2. Using the CD-RW/DVD drive This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and CDs and how to care for your CD-RW/DVD drive. Before you begin For best results, review the following guidelines before using the drive: v Do not move your ThinkPad computer while formatting or writing a disc as this might cause data errors. Also, minimize typing while formatting or writing to a disc, as this might also cause data errors.
v Handle a disc by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of a disc. v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe a disc from the center to the edge with a soft, lint-free cloth. v Do not write on the surface of a disc. v Do not place a disc in direct sunlight. v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean a disc. v Do not bend a disc. Caring for the CD-RW/DVD drive To protect your drive during operation, observe the following precautions: v Remove the disc from the drive before moving the drive.
Loading a disc 1. Press the Eject button. The tray slides out of the drive. 2. Place a disc in the tray with the label facing up. 3. Close the tray by gently pushing the tray in until it latches. Attention: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the tray. If your tray does not open when you press the Eject button, see “Manually ejecting a disc” for more information.
2. Install WinDVD (the DVD movie player program). Note: For Windows 95, the DVD movie player is supported by Windows 95 OSR2.0 or later versions. You can check which version of Windows 95 you are using by doing the following: 1. Click Start, move the cursor to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click System. Read the numbers under “System”. v 4.00.950B means that your version is Windows 95 OSR2.0 or OSR2.1. v 4.00.950C means that your version is Windows 95 OSR2.5.
6. Double-click Secondary IDE. (Double-click Primary IDE if you are using the ThinkPad A21e computer.) 7. Select the DMA is available as the Transfer Mode. 8. Click OK. 9. Click Close to close System Properties window. A message displays, informing you that the system settings have changed. 10. Click OK to restart the system. Installing WinDVD and viewing a DVD movie To install WinDVD, go to the ″Software″ section of the Software and User’s Guide CD.
To display the region code status, click the WinDVD Properties button on the WinDVD user interface. The General tab contains this information. Starting WinDVD To start WinDVD, complete the following procedure: 1. Click Start. 2. Click Programs. 3. Click InterVideo WinDVD. 4. Click InterVideo WinDVD to open the DVD movie player window. For more information on how to play the DVD movie player, refer to the WinDVD help information on the Software and User’s Guide CD.
For more information on using the software, refer to the IBM RecordNow and IBM DLA help information on the Software and User’s Guide CD. Backing up a CD To copy a commercial CD, you must own the copyright or obtain permission from the copyright owner. If you do not own the copyright or do not obtain permission from the copyright owner, you might be violating copyright law and might be subject to payment of damages or other remedies. For more information on copyright law, consult your legal advisor.
You cannot eject a CD. Take the following actions after ensuring that the drive is not in the process of writing to a disc: 1. Eject the CD through software. 2. Use the Eject button. 3. Turn off the computer. Wait 45 seconds; then turn on the computer and try using the Eject button again. 4. If other methods do not work, use the manual-eject hole, using instructions given in “Manually ejecting a disc” on page 7. You cannot read from the CD after successfully writing to it. Take the following actions: 1.
Appendix A. Warranty Information This section contains the warranty period for your product, information about obtaining warranty service and support, and the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty. Warranty period Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country or region where service is performed.
Telephone technical support Installation and configuration support through the IBM HelpCenter® will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 Part 1 - General Terms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller.
Items Not Covered by Warranty: IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine. Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such as assistance via telephone with “how-to” questions and those regarding Machine set-up and installation, will be provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service for a Machine, contact IBM or your reseller.
2. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own; and 3. where applicable, before service is provided: a. follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request procedures that IBM or your reseller provides; b. secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a Machine; c. provide IBM or your reseller with sufficient, free, and safe access to your facilities to permit them to fulfill their obligations; and d.
Governing Law Governing Law: Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
The English language version of this Agreement prevails over any other language version. HONG KONG AND MACAU Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. INDIA Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section: 1.
enforce all your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
50 kilometers of an IBM authorized service provider. You are responsible for transportation costs for Machines located outside 50 kilometers of an IBM authorized service provider.
a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded. Extent of Warranty: The second paragraph does not apply. Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section: During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to IBM will be at IBM’s expense.
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items one and two of the first paragraph of this Section: 1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely caused by IBM’s negligence; and 2. the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to 125 percent of the charges (if recurring, the 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
2. the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss, up to 125 percent of the charges (if recurring, the 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim; The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
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Appendix B. Notices IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraph 3 Abs. (2) 2: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 50082-1 und EN 55022 Klasse B. EN 50082-1 Hinweis: “Wird dieses Gerät in einer industriellen Umgebung betrieben (wie in EN 50082-2 festgetlegt), dann kann es dabei eventuell gestört werden. In solch einem FA11 ist der Abstand bzw. die Abschirmungzu der industriellen Störquelle zu vergröβern.
ordinaire afin de fournir une protection raisonnable contre l’interférence d’appareils de communication autorisés. Unione Europea - Directiva EMC (Conformidad électromagnética) Este producto satisface los requisitos de protección del Consejo de la UE, Directiva 89/336/CEE en lo que a la legislatura de los Estados Miembros sobre compatibilidad electromagnética se refiere.
Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase 32 ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo III Ultrabay 2000 Drive: User’s Guide
IBMR Part Number: 22P6982 Printed in U.S.A.
