Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements.
In addition many mobile products such as notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with Lenovo approved parts.
Also, to enable satisfactory playback of Blu-ray video, your ThinkPad computer must contain either the NVIDIA GeForce or Quadro 7300 Series discrete graphics adapter. Note: Lenovo offers no support for Blu-ray playback or recording on computers with Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) desktop operating systems.
Installing the drive Your ThinkPad computer includes the Access ThinkPad help system, that provides drive installation instructions specific to your computer. 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.
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. Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive The drive has four retainers molded into the loading tray for vertical mounting operation.
Your drive can use many different types of media. Not all media is used in the same way. The following sections describe what you can do with the different media types. Using DVD-RAM media This section contains information on using DVD-RAM media in the Blu-ray drive. Removing the disc from the cartridge DVD-RAM media is available in bare-disc or cartridge form.
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.
For more information on using the software, refer to “Using DVD Movie Factory” on page 2-7. Using DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs The Blu-ray drive can write to both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with standard DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. You can use DVD-R discs to record audio tracks, store data, archive files, and copy files from another DVD.
Note: If the software fails to install silently, you can select interactive installs of individual packages from the bottom line of the installer page. Before using the software Video playback requires a compatible video device driver and IDE bus mastering in order to work. See Appendix A, “Customizing the device driver configuration settings,”...
Changing the DVD and Blu-ray region codes Commercial DVD movies are protected by the Content Scrambling System (CSS). Blu-Ray movies are protected by the AACS. Both these protections divide the world into regions for playback of different discs. Content designated for one region cannot be read by playback systems in another region. The CSS specification divides the world into seven unique regions.
– Video disc resizing – DVD-VR on disc editing v QuickDrop: You can use this program to quickly add data or music to an existing disc. The following table lists how functions can be accessed in DVD Movie Factory 5. Task Capture Video from a camera Create a Blu-ray Video...
Using Burn-Now to copy discs Burn-Now can also copy data, video, and audio discs. You can make copies either to similar discs or to disc images saved on a hard disc or network drive. You can also create discs from images that you have previously saved on your hard disc.
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2. Select Device Manager from the Hardware tab. In Windows Me, the Hardware tab shows the Device Manager directly without clicking the button, as shown in the figure below. 3. In the Device Manager tab, open the ’+’ for DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click on your drive, and select Properties.
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To enable Digital Audio Playback in Windows Media Player, complete these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player. 2. Select Tools > Options from the Media Player menu. 3. Click the CD Audio tab and select the Digital Playback, as shown in the figure below. Appendix A.
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Note: Some Blu-ray video content cannot be played at full frame rate without advanced video hardware. Blu-ray video menus don't always work with the mouse. This is normal. BD-J menus are controlled by the disc. Use the system keyboard to navigate the menu. While playing a Blu-ray video, a 'Region Error' appears and the WinDVD controls do not function correctly.
Appendix D. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms.
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If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider. Each of them is referred to as a ″Service Provider.″ A list of Service Providers and their telephone numbers is available at www.lenovo.com/ support/phone.
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If your Service Provider determines that it is unable to either repair or replace your product, your sole remedy is to return the product to your place of purchase or to Lenovo and your purchase price will be refunded.
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Limitation of Liability Lenovo is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your product only while it is 1) in your Service Provider’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases in which the Service Provider is responsible for the transportation.
A warranty period of 1 year on parts and 1 year on labor means that Lenovo provides warranty service during the first year of the warranty period (or a longer period as required by law).
After the product has been repaired or exchanged, it will be made available for your collection. Failure to collect the product may result in your Service Provider disposing of the product as it sees fit. For Mail-in Service, the product will be returned to you at Lenovo’s expense, unless your Service Provider specifies otherwise.
Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo’s Internet site at http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/lenovo/about/environment/.
Lenovo no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de protección como resultado de una modificación no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opción que no sean Lenovo.
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Lenovo non accetta responsabilità alcuna per la mancata conformità alle normative di protezione dovuta a modifiche non consigliate al prodotto, compresa l’installazione di schede e componenti di marca diversa da Lenovo.
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