Chapter 2. Using the Multi-Burner Plus drive
This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and
CDs and on how to care for your ThinkPad
Enhanced 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
v Keep the ThinkPad computer on a flat surface when writing to a disc.
v Make sure the ThinkPad computer is plugged into an ac outlet when using the
v Turn screen savers off. Using a screen saver might interrupt the formatting and
v Do not put your ThinkPad computer into hibernation or suspend mode while
Note: The read and write results of the drive depend upon the quality and
Caring for the Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive
To protect your drive during operation, observe the following precautions:
v Remove the disc from the drive before moving the drive.
v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.
v Do not stack objects on the drive.
v Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.
v Do not operate the drive under any of the following conditions:
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because this might cause data errors. Also, minimize typing while formatting or
writing to a disc, as this might also cause data errors.
drive. The disc might be damaged if the battery runs out while writing to a disc.
writing process.
writing to a disc.
characteristics of the DVD or CD media used.
– High temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight
– Excessive vibration, sudden shock, or inclined surface
– Excessive dust
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