IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive User manual

USB2.0CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combo II Drive
User’s Guide

USB2.0CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combo II Drive
User’s Guide

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, read Appendix C, “Service and Support,” on page C-1
Appendix D, “Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty,” and Appendix E, “Notices.”
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Contents
Safety information ..........v
General safety guidelines....... vii
Service ................ vii
Power cords and power adapters ....... vii
Extension cords and related devices ...... viii
Plugs and outlets ............ viii
Batteries ............... viii
Heat and product ventilation ........ix
CD and DVD drive safety..........ix
About this book ...........xi
Registering your option ..........xi
Chapter 1. Combo II Drive quick install 1-1
Product description ........... 1-1
Hardware and software requirements ..... 1-2
Power mode configurations......... 1-2
Configuration 1: self power (AC adapter)
configuration ............ 1-3
Configuration 2: standard USB bus power
configuration ............. 1-4
Requirements ............ 1-4
Specifications ............ 1-4
Chapter 2. Cabling the Combo II Drive
to the ThinkPad computer ...... 2-1
Chapter 3. Features ......... 3-1
Chapter 4. Preparing to use the
Combo II Drive ........... 4-1
Chapter 5. Combo II Drive hardware
installation and removal in Windows
2000 and Windows XP........ 5-1
Removing the Combo II Drive hardware .... 5-1
Windows 2000 ............ 5-1
Windows XP............. 5-2
Setting the media ............ 5-2
Ejecting the media ............ 5-2
Playing back Audio CDs.......... 5-2
Configuring Windows Media Player ..... 5-3
Configuring Windows Media Player 9.... 5-4
Chapter 6. Application software.... 6-1
Chapter 7. Using the Combo II Drive 7-1
Before you begin ............ 7-1
Handling and caring for adisc........ 7-1
Caring for the Combo II Drive ........ 7-2
Cleaning the drive ............ 7-2
Using the drive ............. 7-2
Using single and double-sided DVD-RAM
media ............... 7-2
Precautions for handling ......... 7-2
Using the drive with CDs and DVDs ..... 7-3
Using the CD-R and CD-RW function ..... 7-3
Using the DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM functions
(read only) .............. 7-3
Creating CD images and disc copies ...... 7-3
Using Direct-to-Disc (DLA) ......... 7-4
Installing WinDVD and viewing aDVD movie .. 7-5
Starting WinDVD ........... 7-5
DVD region codes ........... 7-5
Appendix A. Problem solving .... A-1
Appendix B. Product specifications B-1
Appendix C. Service and Support... C-1
Online technical support ......... C-1
Telephone technical support ........ C-1
Appendix D. Lenovo Statement of
Limited Warranty .......... D-1
Part 1-General Terms .......... D-1
Part 2-Country-unique Terms ....... D-4
Part 3-Warranty Information ....... D-15
Warranty Period ........... D-15
Types of Warranty Service........ D-15
Worldwide telephone list ........ D-16
Guarantee supplement for Mexico ...... D-19
Appendix E. Notices ........ E-1
Trademarks .............. E-2
Appendix F. Electronic emission
notices .............. F-1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity ......... F-1
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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 udit 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.
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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 aproduct yourself unless instructed to do so by the
Customer Support Center. Use only aservice 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. 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 apower 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 asafety 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 ashort 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.
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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 areceptacle (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 aqualified electrician.
Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer
to obtain areplacement.
Some products are equipped with athree-pronged plug. This plug fits only into a
grounded electrical outlet. This is asafety feature. Do not defeat this safety feature
by trying to insert it into anon-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 away that
will stress the cords.
Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully
Batteries
All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain anon-rechargeable coin
cell battery to provide power to the system clock. In addition many mobile
products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize arechargeable 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 abattery unused
in adischarged state could increase the risk of abattery short circuit, which could
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shorten the life of the battery and can also pose asafety 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 asignificant amount of heat due to their compact size.
Always follow these basic precautions:
vDo not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of
your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when
the battery is charging. Your computer produces some heat during normal
operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or, potentially,
askin burn.
vDo not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or
in explosive environments.
vVentilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety,
comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become
blocked by placing the product on abed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface.
Never block, cover or disable these features.
CD and DVD drive safety
CD and DVD drives spin discs at ahigh speed. If aCD or DVD is cracked or
otherwise physically damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even
shatter when the CD drive is in use. To protect against possible injury due to this
situation, and to reduce the risk of damage to your machine, do the following:
vAlways store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging
vAlways store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat
sources
vRemove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use
vDo not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their
packaging
vCheck CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or
damaged discs
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About this book
This manual contains instructions for installing the USB 2.0
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive hardwarefor the two power mode
configurations that the Combo II Drive supports.
This manual provides installation instructions in the following languages:
vBrazilian Portuguese
vCzech
vEnglish
vFrench
vGerman
vItalian
vJapanese
vSimplified Chinese
vSlovak
vSpanish
vTraditional Chinese
vTurkish
Registering your option
Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo
™ product. Please take afew moments to
register your product and provide us with information that will help Lenovo to
better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing
products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better
ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the following Web site:
http://www.lenovo.com/register
Lenovo will send you information and updates on your registered product unless
you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further
information.
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Chapter 1. Combo II Drive quick install
This chapter contains instructions for installing the USB 2.0
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive.
Product description
The USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive is aslimline
DVD-ROM and CD recordable drive that attaches quickly and conveniently to
your ThinkPad
® computer through asimple connection. The drive is aUSB 2.0
device and requires connection to aUSB 2.0 port. Amaximum write speed of 24x
(CD-R/CD-RW media) can be obtained. Maximum read speeds of 8x (DVD media)
and 24x (CD media) can be obtained.
Attention: If you are booting from the USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combo II drive, then the AC power adapter should be attached to the
USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II drive prior to booting.
In addition to this manual, the option package includes:
vUSB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive
vStandardUSB cable (used for configuration 1on page 1-3 and configuration 2 on
page 1-4); Part Number 40Y8704
vPower adapter
vUSB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive Softwareand Guide Super
CD
vSafety information manuals (two)
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vCarrying case
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain
your proof of purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive
warranty service.
Hardware and software requirements
You must have the following hardware installed on your ThinkPad
® computer in
order to use this option:
vAn available USB 2.0 port
Your computer must have one of the following operating systems installed to use
this option:
vMicrosoft
® Windows ® XP
vMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4or later)
Note: The drive will not operate correctly unless Service Pack 4or later is
installed.
Power mode configurations
This section provides installation instructions for the following configurations:
vConfiguration 1: self power (AC adapter)
vConfiguration 2: USB standard bus power
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Configuration 1: self power (AC adapter) configuration
The Combo II Drive is usually used with the self power (AC adapter)
configuration.
Requirements
vStandard USB cable (shipped with this option); Part Number 40Y8704
vAC adapter (shipped with this option)
Specifications
Reading DVD media and reading and writing CD media are supported.
Connecting the Combo II Drive using configuration 1
Attention: If you are booting from the USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combo II drive, then the AC power adapter should be attached to the
USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II drive prior to booting.
To connect the Combo II Drive to your system, complete the following procedure.
Refer to Figure 1-1 during installation.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Insert the cable plug 1 into the USB connector of the drive.
3. Plug the standard USB connector 2 into the USB port of your computer.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN connector3 on the Combo II Drive.
Figure 1-1. Configuration 1: self power (AC adapter) configuration
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Configuration 2: standard USB bus power configuration
The standard USB bus power can be used in some configurations to power the
Combo II Drive. For maximum performance in all configurations, the
recommendation is to use the supplied power adapter.
Note: In this configuration, the drive may draw more power from the USB bus
than is permitted by the USB standard.
Requirements
vStandard USB cable (shipped with this option); Part Number 40Y8704
vOne free USB port available on your system
Specifications
Connecting the Combo II Drive using configuration 2
To connect the Combo II Drive to your system, complete the following procedure.
Refer to Figure 1-2 during installation.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Insert the cable plug 1 into the USB connector of the drive.
3. Plug the standard USB connector 2 into the USB port of your computer.
Figure 1-2. Configuration 2: USB standard bus power configuration
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Chapter 2. Cabling the Combo II Drive to the ThinkPad
computer
The following diagrams may be helpful when cabling the Combo II Drive to your
ThinkPad computer. Please note that these diagrams might differ slightly from
your hardware.
1 Combo II Drive
2 USB cable
3 ThinkPad computer
1 Power adapter
2 Combo II Drive
3 USB cable
4 ThinkPad computer
Figure 2-1. Select ThinkPad systems with AC power
Figure 2-2. Standard USB bus power configuration
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