Chapter 2. Using The Thinkpad Cd-Rw/Dvd-Rom Ultrabay Serial Ata Drive; Before You Begin; Handling And Caring For A Disc - Lenovo ThinkPad User Manual

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Chapter 2. Using the ThinkPad CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay

Serial ATA Drive

This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and CDs, as well as how to

care for your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive.

For best results, review the following guidelines before using the drive:

v Do not move your ThinkPad computer while formatting or writing to 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 Keep the ThinkPad computer on a flat surface when writing to a disc.

v Make sure your ThinkPad computer is plugged into an ac outlet when using the drive. The disc might

be damaged if the battery runs out while writing to a disc.

v Turn screen savers off. Using a screen saver might interrupt the formatting and writing process.

v Do not put your ThinkPad computer into hibernation or suspend mode while writing to a disc.

Note: The read and write results of the drive depend upon the quality and characteristics of the DVD or

CD media used.

Carefully handle and clean discs, especially writable media types such as CD-R and CD-RW discs, so that

they remain readable. You can prolong the life of your discs by observing the following precautions:

v Always store discs in their original packaging

v Always store discs out of direct sunlight

v Always store discs away from direct heat sources

v Remove discs from the computer when not in use

v Check disc for cracks before each use

v Do not force discs into the computer or packaging

v Do not bend or flex discs

IMPORTANT: Do not use discs that are cracked.

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

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