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ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA

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ATTENTION

Before installing this product, read the ThinkPad System Safety Booklet.

Note

Be sure to retain your proof of purchase. It might be required for warranty services. See Appendix B, “Lenovo Limited

Warranty,” on page 9.

First Edition (June 2008)

Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005.

LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and

are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted

rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered

pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions

set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . .v

General safety guidelines . . . . . . . vii

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . vii

Extension cords and related devices . . . . . . vii

Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . viii

Chapter 1. About the ThinkPad

DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive . .1

Product description . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . .1

Installing the drive . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Locating the drive controls . . . . . . . . .2

Chapter 2. Using the ThinkPad

DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive . .3

Handling and caring for a disc . . . . . . . .3

Caring for the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . .3

Loading a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Manually ejecting a disc . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the DVD function . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing WinDVD and viewing a DVD movie . .5

Starting WinDVD . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Appendix A. Service and Support . . . .7

Registering your option . . . . . . . . . . .7

Online technical support . . . . . . . . . .7

Telephone technical support . . . . . . . . .7

Appendix B. Lenovo Limited Warranty . .9

Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . .12

Suplemento de Garantía para México . . . . . .13

Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . .15

Recycling information . . . . . . . . . . .16

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Appendix D. Electronic emission

notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

17

Appendix E. China RoHS . . . . . . .19

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Safety information

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.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

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General safety guidelines

Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage.

Service

Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center.

Use only a service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.

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. The Off state of a power

indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero. Always make

sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source before

you attempt the replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support

Center.

Power cords and power adapters

Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer.

Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so can stress the cord in ways

that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This can present a safety hazard.

Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by objects.

Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your cord or power adapter

near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short

circuit, particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause

gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can

eventually result in overheating.

Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord

connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.

Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and/or shows signs of

overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter.

Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or

overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way.

Extension cords and related devices

Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you

use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power

strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more

information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings.

Plugs and outlets

If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be

damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician.

Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a

replacement.

Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug. This plug fits only into a grounded electrical

outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non-grounded

outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter

or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. The

overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for

more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.

Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the

equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords.

Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully.

Batteries

All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide

power to the system clock. 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.

Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate batteries or short

circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids. Only recharge the battery

pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation.

Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to

“vent” from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from

your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a

replacement from the battery manufacturer.

Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For some rechargeable batteries

(particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk

of a battery short circuit, which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do

not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged

state.

Heat and product ventilation

Computers, AC power adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when

batteries are charging. Always follow these basic precautions:

v Do not leave your computer, AC power adapter, or accessories in contact with your lap or any part of

your body for an extended period when the products are functioning or when the battery is charging.

Your computer, AC power adapter, and many accessories produce some heat during normal operation.

Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or, potentially, a skin burn.

v Do not charge the battery or operate your computer, AC power adapter, or accessories near flammable

materials or in explosive environments.

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v Ventilation slots, fans, and heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable

operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover, or disable these features.

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Chapter 1. About the ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA

Drive

This manual provides information on registering, installing, and using the ThinkPad

®

DVD-ROM

Ultrabay

™

Serial ATA Drive, and is available on the Software and User Guide CD in multiple languages.

The appendixes of this manual contain warranty information and legal notices.

Product description

The ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive can read from CD-RW and CD-R discs, and

mass-produced, stamped CDs and DVDs. The drive can also read DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and DVD-RW

formatted media.

CD media can be read at 24X Max speeds, while DVD media can be read at 8X Max speeds.

In addition to the Software and User Guide CD, your option package includes the following:

v ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive

v Carrying case

v Laser Safety Guide

v Quick Reference Guide

Note:

Your kit might also contain an update disc for DVD 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 Appendix A, “Service and Support,” on

page 7 for technical support information.

Software Description

The Software and User Guide CD contains Intervideo WinDVD. The software enables you to play back

DVD videos on your computer or to play video files from your hard disk drive.

Note: Some graphics adapters such as the FIREGL, Intergraph, and 3dLabs, do not support DVD video

playback.

Installation requirements

To install the DVD drive, your ThinkPad computer must meet the following requirements:

v ThinkPad system with an Ultrabay Drive or,

v ThinkPad X200 Ultrabase (9.5 mm drive only)

v Microsoft

®

Windows

®

2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows Vista

®

operating system

Note:

Lenovo

®

offers limited support for computers with Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98,

Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), or Microsoft Windows NT

®

desktop operating

systems.

Installing the drive

Your ThinkPad computer includes a help system, Access ThinkPad, that provides drive installation

instructions specific to your computer. To correctly install the ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA

Drive into the Ultrabay drive bay, use the instructions provided in the Access ThinkPad help system.

Locating the drive controls

Refer to the ThinkPad user guide for instructions on locating the drive controls.

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Chapter 2. Using the ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA

Drive

This chapter provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and CDs and how to care

for your DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive.

Handling and caring for a disc

Carefully handle and clean 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 Do not force discs into the computer or packaging.

v Do not bend or flex discs.

v Check discs for cracks before each use.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use discs that are cracked.

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

v Handle discs by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of discs.

v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe discs from the center to the edge with a soft, lint-free cloth.

v Do not write on the surface of discs.

v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean discs.

Caring for the DVD 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:

– High temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight

– Excessive vibration, sudden shock, or inclined surface

– Excessive dust

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.

Manually ejecting a disc

If you press the Eject button and the tray does not slide out, turn off the computer and straighten a large

paper clip to form a tool, as shown in the illustration. The straightened end must extend at least 45 mm

(1.8 inch). Insert the extended end into the manual-eject hole on the front of the drive. Push the paper

clip until the tray opens. Gently pull out the tray until you can remove the disc.

45 mm

1.8 in

Using the DVD function

If the operating system of your computer is Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate,

you can view DVD movies without installing any additional software. Windows Media

®

Player comes

fully configured to play DVD videos in those operating system versions. In Windows Vista Ultimate, you

can also use Windows Media Center to view DVD videos.

If the operating system of your computer is Windows XP, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista

Home Basic, you must install WinDVD to play back DVD videos.

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If you are using a legacy operating system on your computer, you might need to update some

components of your operating system to enable the DVD video playback function. The requirements for

legacy operating systems are as follows:

v Windows 95, Windows Server

®

2000, Windows Server 2003: You must install the latest service pack,

Internet Explorer

®

5, and DirectX

®

.

v Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition: You must install the latest

DirectX.

v Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2): You must install Internet Explorer 5 and DirectX.

v Windows 2000: You must install Service Pack 2 or higher, and DirectX.

v Windows NT: You must install Service Pack 6 along with Internet Explorer 5, DirectX, and a third

party IDE DMA driver. DirectX is not available in Windows NT due to Microsoft no longer providing

any official DirectX for Windows NT.

Installing WinDVD and viewing a DVD movie

To install WinDVD, go to the Software page of the Software and User Guide CD. Select WinDVD from the

available software list. Restart your computer after installation.

After you install the ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive and WinDVD, you can view a DVD

movie. But first you need to set the DVD region code for your DVD content.

DVD region codes

DVD region codes help protect the contents of a DVD. The world is divided into six regions and specific

content can be viewed only in the appropriate region. For example, content for Region 1 can be viewed

only in the U.S. and Canada. WinDVD is also region–specific.

You can verify the region code of the content by looking at the region code symbol on the back of the

content packaging.

Region code Region

1 U.S., Canada

2 Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

3 Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea

4 Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

5 Former Soviet Union, North Africa, India

6 People’s Republic of China

Start WinDVD by inserting the DVD into the drive. The region code is automatically set and you can

view the movie. This is the initial setting.

After the region code has been set, if you insert a DVD with a different region code, you are prompted to

change the region code. You can change the region code from your initial setting up to four times.

After the region code has been changed from its initial setting four times, it is fixed and can no longer be

changed. Thereafter, you can play DVD content only from that region.

To display the region code status, click the WinDVD Properties button on the WinDVD user interface.

The General tab contains this information.

Chapter 2. Using the ThinkPad DVD-ROM Ultrabay Serial ATA Drive 5

Starting WinDVD

To start WinDVD, click Start -> Programs -> Intervideo WinDVD.

For more information on how to play the DVD movie player, refer to the WinDVD help information on

the Software and User Guide CD. If you want to watch a DVD movie on your TV, refer to the online

information provided with your computer.

Notes:

1. Your computer has been configured to provide the highest quality audio and video playback

obtainable with the available system resources. You can alter the default settings by changing the

video resolution setting within the Control Panel. Some systems do not have enough resources to

provide full-quality audio and video playback at all resolution settings. If you experience poor

playback performance, adjust the resolution to a lower setting.

2. Audio and video streams are decoded by software. The audio and video subsystems need to be fully

functional and enabled.

3. WinDVD does not enable DVD playback feature through Windows Media Player. After installing

WinDVD, DVD video may play back through Media Player, but audio will not.

Problem solving

Computer problems can be caused by hardware, software, or user error. The information in this section

might be useful to help you solve problems or to gather helpful information you can pass on to a service

technician. You might also need to refer to your computer, operating-system, or sound-adapter

publications.

Review the following list for any problem descriptions that might fit your situation.

You cannot eject a disc.

Take the following actions after ensuring that the drive is not in the process of reading 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 4.

You

cannot read from a disc.

Ensure that the disc you are trying to read is not scratched or dirty. See “Handling and caring for a disc”

on page 3 for tips on cleaning a disc.

To obtain further problem solving information, do the following:

1. Go to Lenovo Personal Computing Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/.

2. Click Search PC support on the left hand side panel, the Search PC support home page displays.

3. Type ″Troubleshooting DVD drive issues″ in the Enter search terms filed to obtain information you

might need.

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Appendix A. 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.

Registering your option

Register to receive product service and support updates, as well as free and discounted computer

accessories and content. Go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/register/

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at:

http://www.lenovo.com/support/

Product replacement assistance or exchange of defective components also is available during the

warranty period. A Lenovo technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.

In addition, if your Lenovo option is installed into a Lenovo computer, the option takes on the warranty

of the computer in which it is installed. For many Lenovo computers, this can entitle the Lenovo option

for warranty service up to three years.

Telephone technical support

Installation and configuration support through the Customer Support Center will be available until 90

days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. After that time, the support is cancelled, or

made available for a fee, at Lenovo’s discretion. Additional support is also available for a nominal fee.

Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, please have the following information as

possible: option name and number, proof of purchase, computer manufacturer, model, serial number and

manual, the exact wording of any error message, description of the problem, and the hardware and

software configuration information for your system.

Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem while you are at your

computer during the call.

For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone/

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Appendix B. Lenovo Limited Warranty

L505-0010-00 09/2006

This Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo hardware products you purchased for your own

use and not for resale. This warranty may sometimes be referred to as the ″Statement of Limited

Warranty″ (SOLW) in other documents from Lenovo.

What this Warranty Covers

Lenovo warrants that each hardware product is free from defects in materials and workmanship under

normal use during the warranty period. The warranty period for the product starts on the original date

of purchase specified on your invoice unless Lenovo informs you otherwise in writing. The warranty

period and type of warranty service that apply to your product are designated below under the section

titled ″Warranty Information.″

THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REPLACES ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION

OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH WARRANTIES APPLY ONLY TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW

AND ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES APPLY

AFTER THAT PERIOD. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON

HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION ON DURATION

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

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.

Warranty service may not be available in all locations and may differ from location to location. Charges

may apply outside a Service Provider’s normal service area. Contact a local Service Provider for

location-specific information.

What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems

When you contact a Service Provider, you must follow the problem determination and resolution

procedures specified.

Your Service Provider will attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem over the telephone or through

remote assistance. Your Service Provider may direct you to download and install designated software

updates.

Some problems can be resolved with a replacement part that you install yourself (such as keyboard,

mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive, or port replicator), called a ″Customer Replaceable Unit″ or

″CRU.″ If so, your Service Provider will ship the CRU to you for you to install.

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