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ThinkCentre and Lenovo DVD-ROM
Drive (Serial ATA) User’s
Guide
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ThinkCentre and Lenovo DVD-ROM Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information under Appendix E, “Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty,” on page E-1. First Edition (September 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2006. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GS
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Contents Operating system support . . . . . . . . 1-7 Safety information . . . . . . . . . .v Starting WinDVD . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Changing the DVD region code . . . . . . 1-8 General safety guidelines . . . . . . . vii Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Appendix A. Product specifications A-1 Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . vii Extension cords and related devices . . . . . . viii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Appendix B. Problem sol
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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 S
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Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi ThinkCentre and Lenovo DVD-ROM Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide
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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 prov
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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 out
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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 generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of you
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About this book ® This manual contains instructions for installing and using the ThinkCentre and ™ Lenovo DVD-ROM Drive (Serial ATA). The manual is divided into the following parts: Part 1: Installation and user’s guide This guide contains the product description and installation instructions. Part 2: Appendixes This section contains device-driver, problem-solving, product specifications, service and support, statement of limited warranty and notice information. Note: The illustrat
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Installation and user’s guide This section contains the product description, hardware and software installation instructions, and operating information for the ThinkCentre and Lenovo DVD-ROM Drive (Serial ATA). Product description This option package is intended for multimedia applications. In addition to this guide, your option package includes the following: v One 16X/48X DVD-ROM SATA Drive v One package of (4) four M3x5 screws v One Serial ATA cable v One laser safety guid
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Handling precautions Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive. v Keep the DVD-ROM drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement can cause static electricity buildup. v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the components inside the drive housing. v Do not force insertion of the Serial ATA or power cables. Doing so might damage the connector or the drive. Drive
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Installing the drive Follow these steps to install the DVD-ROM drive: Step 1. Opening the computer 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Unplug all power cords from the computer and all attached devices. 3. Lift the cover from the computer. Refer to your computer documentation for instructions on how to lift the computer cover. Step 2. Unpacking the drive 1. Before opening the antistatic bag that the drive is packed in, touch the bag to an unpainted metal surfac
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To attach the cables to the drive, do the following: 1. Attach a 7-pin Serial ATA data cable connector 1 to the Serial connector on the drive. 2. Attach a 15-pin power cable 2 to the power connector on the drive. If your computer has more than two Serial ATA connectors on the main board, use the second or third connector to connect the drive. For more information on detailed hardware installation, refer to your system documentation. Be sure that the cables will not be pinched or
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Step 5. Completing the hardware installation 1. Be sure that the DVD-ROM drive is securely mounted and that the connectors are firmly attached. 2. Be sure that the cables do not interfere with the computer cover, and that they do not block the power-supply fan blades or airflow paths. 3. Reinstall the computer cover. 4. Reconnect all external devices. 5. Plug all power cords into the wall outlets. What to do next If you will be using the drive as a data-only DVD-ROM drive, or
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Caring for the DVD-ROM drive To protect your DVD-ROM drive during operation, observe the following precautions: v Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or damage the drive. v Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions: – High humidity – High temperature – Excessive dust – Mechanical vibration – Sudden shock or dropping – Placement on an inclined surface – Direct sunlight – Sudden temperature changes v Do not insert
