Lenovo ThinkCentre 41N5626 User manual

ThinkCentre and Lenovo Super
Multi-Burner Drive (Serial ATA)
User’s Guide

ThinkCentre and Lenovo Super
Multi-Burner Drive (Serial ATA)
User’s Guide

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Appendix D, “Service and Support,” Appendix E, “Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty,” and Appendix F,
“Notices.”
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Contents
Safety ....................................v
Registering your option ............................ vii
General safety guidelines ............................ix
Service .....................................ix
Power cords and power adapters ............................ix
Extension cords and related devices ...........................ix
Plugs and outlets .................................ix
Batteries .....................................x
Heat and product ventilation ..............................x
CD and DVD drive safety...............................xi
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................ 1-1
Product description ................................ 1-1
Software description ................................ 1-1
Installation requirements............................... 1-2
Before you begin ................................. 1-2
Handling precautions ............................... 1-2
Drive controls and connectors ............................ 1-3
Chapter 2. Installation ............................. 2-1
Installing the drive................................. 2-1
Step 1. Opening the computer ............................ 2-1
Step 2. Unpacking the drive ............................ 2-1
Step 3Mounting the drive in the bay ......................... 2-1
Step 4. Attaching the cables to the drive ........................ 2-2
Step 5. Completing the hardware installation ....................... 2-2
Chapter 3. Using the drive ........................... 3-1
Maintaining the drive................................ 3-1
Caring for the drive ............................... 3-1
Loading adisc .................................. 3-1
Securing adisc in avertically mounted drive ....................... 3-2
Manually ejecting adisc .............................. 3-2
Using media ................................... 3-2
Handling and caring for adisc............................ 3-3
Using DVD-RAM media .............................. 3-4
Using CD-Rs and CD-RWs ............................. 3-5
Using audio CDs ................................ 3-6
Using DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, DVD+R DLs, and DVD-R DLs ........... 3-6
Installing software ................................. 3-6
Using Intervideo WinDVD Creator ........................... 3-7
Using WinDVD .................................. 3-7
Operating system support ............................. 3-7
Using Direct-to-Disc (DLA) .............................. 3-9
Using the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings application .................. 3-9
Copying and imaging discs ............................. 3-10
Printing labels .................................. 3-10
Appendix A. Product specifications ....................... A-1
Appendix B. Problem solving ......................... B-1
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Appendix C. Customizing the device driver configuration settings ......... C-1
Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 Professional ....................... C-1
Enabling DMA for Windows XP ............................ C-1
Enabling digital audio extraction for Windows 2000 ..................... C-2
Enabling digital audio extraction for Windows XP ...................... C-4
Appendix D. Service and Support........................ D-1
Online technical support .............................. D-1
Telephone technical support ............................. D-1
Appendix E. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty ................ E-1
Part 1-General Terms ............................... E-1
Part 2-Country-unique Terms ............................ E-3
Part 3-Warranty Information ............................ E-13
Warranty Period ................................ E-13
Types of Warranty Service ............................. E-13
Worldwide telephone list ............................. E-14
Guarantee supplement for Mexico ........................... E-17
Appendix F. Notices.............................. F-1
Trademarks ................................... F-2
Appendix G. Electronic emissions notices .................... G-1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity............... G-1
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Safety
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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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/pc/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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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.
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.
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Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a
replacement.
Some products are equipped with athree-pronged plug. This plug fits only into agrounded 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 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 abattery unused in adischarged state could increase the risk
of abattery short circuit, which could 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 adischarged
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:
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.
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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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Chapter 1. Introduction
This chapter contains product and software descriptions and installation requirements for the
ThinkCentre and Lenovo Super Multi-Burner Drive (Serial ATA).
Product description
This option package is intended for multimedia applications. The drive comes with aCD containing
software for the following operating systems:
vMicrosoft
® Windows ® 2000 Professional
vMicrosoft Windows XP
Your option package contains the following:
vUser’s Guide and Software CD (contains Super Multi-Burner Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide and
Software Applications)
vSuper Multi-Burner Drive
vFour mounting screws (M3 x5-mm, slotted)
vSerial ATA Cable
vSuper Multi-Burner Drive (Serial ATA) Quick Start Guide
vLaser Safety Guide
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 D, “Service and Support,” on
page D-1 for technical support information.
Your Super Multi-Burner Drive is compatible with the DVD Forum DVD-Multi Recorder specification,
and can record as well as read DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R (for General, 650 nm), DVD+R Double
Layer, and DVD-R Dual Layer media. Your drive can also record and read the DVD+RW Alliance
DVD+RW and DVD+R formats. In addition, your drive can record CD-R, CD-RW, (Standard, High-Speed,
Ultra-Speed, and Ultra-Speed+) media, and uses buffer underrun prevention technology for reliable CD
and DVD burning. You can burn labels directly on the disc using LightScribe CDs and DVDs. Your Super
Multi-Burner Drive can read many other formats including DVD Video, Video CD, audio CD,
multiple-session, extended architecture (XA) CDs, and Kodak Photo CDs. The Super Multi-Burner Drive
is designed for installation in acomputer that uses integrated drive electronics (SATA) architecture.
Software description
Your Super Multi-Burner Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide and Software CD contains the following software:
vIntervideo WinDVD Creator
This software enables you to record video files to DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, and DVD+R media
that can be played in most stand-alone DVD players. You can also use this software to edit and modify
your own video assets prior to recording. DVD-RAM recording is also supported.
If you have an analog, USB, or IEEE 1394 capture device installed in your computer, you can use this
software to record video from acamera.
vDirect-to-Disc (DLA)
This software enables you to write directly to CD and DVD media using the drive letter as you would
if you were writing to adiskette. You can also format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, and DVD+R media. With DLA, you can drag-and-drop files, create new
directories, or save files from almost any application directly to your Super Multi-Burner Drive.
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vUDF reader
This software enables you to install software for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL,
DVD+R DL, and CD-RW media on other computers with DVD drives.
vMultimedia Center for Think Offerings
This software enables you to copy CDs, create audio CDs, create MP3 CDs, and author data CDs. You
can also use Multimedia Center for Think Offerings to write data to DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD-R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, and DVD+R discs for use in other computers or compatible
consumer electronics products. You can also create bootable CDs and save CD images for later
recording. With the Express Labeller that is included in the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, you
can print paper labels or label LightScribe discs.
vIntervideo WinDVD
This 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
Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before installing the drive:
vMinimum microprocessor: Intel
® Pentium ® or equivalent
For DVD authoring and playback, you must have an Intel Pentium II 266MHz microprocessor or
higher and AGP 2X Video.
vMinimum RAM: 128 MB (Systems with UMA: 256 MB)
vWindows 2000 Professional or Windows XP
vAn available 5.25-in. drive bay
vAn available Serial ATA connection
v70 MB available hard disk space for installation, 620 MB available hard disk space for every hour of
VCD-quality MPEG-1 video, and 2GB available hard disk space for every hour of DVD-quality
MPEG-2 video
vAudio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
vOptional stereo speakers
Before you begin
Before you install the Super Multi-Burner Drive, read the information in the following sections.
Handling precautions
Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive:
vKeep the Super Multi-Burner Drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive. Limit
your movement when installing; movement can cause static electricity to build.
vHandle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the components inside the drive.
vDo not force insertion of the SATA or power cables. Doing so might damage the connector or the drive.
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Drive controls and connectors
The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls and connectors.
Front view of the drive
1Disc drawer
This drawer is where you load and unload adisc.
2Open/Close button
This button opens and closes the disc drawer when you push it.
3Emergency eject hole
This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove adisc from the drive.
4Busy indicator
This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to, or plays adisc.
Rear view of the drive
115pin power connector
27pin signal connector
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Chapter 2. Installation
This chapter contains hardware and software installation instructions and operating information for the
Super Multi-Burner Drive (Serial ATA).
Installing the drive
Complete the following steps to install the 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 removing
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
surface for at least two seconds. This drains the static electricity from the package and your body.
2. Remove the drive from the bag.
If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on aflat, padded surface, and place the drive
on the antistatic bag.
Step 3Mounting the drive in the bay
Attention
Be sure to use the M3 x5-mm mounting screws in the option package when securing screws
directly into the drive. Using screws that are too long might damage the drive.
You can mount the drive horizontally or vertically in the computer. If you mount the drive vertically, you
must secure any discs that you place into the drive before the drive tray is closed, or the drive will not be
able to read the disc properly.
1. Slide the drive into the bay. Your computer might have required procedures for installing storage
devices. For more information on storage devices, refer to the documentation that comes with your
computer.
2. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing or mounting bracket.
3. Thread the screws in loosely to check their position. Two screws are usually used on each side. Verify
that the alignment is correct; then tighten the screws to secure the drive. Do not overtighten.
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Step 4. Attaching the cables to the drive
The following diagram shows where to connect the cables to the drive.
1. Attach a7-pin Serial ATA data cable connector1to the Serial connector on the drive.
2. Attach a15-pin power cable2to the power connector on the drive.
Step 5. Completing the hardware installation
1. Ensure that the drive is securely mounted and that the connectors are firmly attached.
2. Ensure 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. Reconnect all power cords into the electrical outlets.
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