Using Cds And Dvds - Lenovo ThinkPad 40Y8706 User Manual

Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tab 1 . To remove
the disc, use a ball point pen to push down on the cartridge lid lock 2 and pull
the cartridge lid out 3 . When the cartridge lid is open, the disc can be removed.
Note: The cartridge lid lock and the cartridge lid tab are located on the side of
Attention: Do not touch the recording area of the disc when handling bare
media.
Returning the disc to the cartridge
To return the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of the disc 1 with the
DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid 2 . A
clicking sound will occur when the lid closed.
Precautions for handling
Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints,
smears, or scratches may impair recording and playback of the media. To clean
dust or other debris, use a CD Cleaning Kit. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the disc.
Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a disc, write only on
the printed label side or the cartridge using a soft felt-tip marker. Keep out of
direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to either side
of the disc.
Using single 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 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
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.
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ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive: User's Guide
some cartridges, as shown in 2a and 3a above.
loading tray.
Attention: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the loading tray.