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Note

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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L??s sikkerhedsforskrifterne, f??r du installerer dette produkt.

Ennen kuin asennat t??m??n tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d???installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de s??curit??.

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) f??r du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informa????es sobre Seguran??a.

Antes de instalar este producto lea la informaci??n de seguridad.

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. 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 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, a skin 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 a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these features.

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About this book

This user???s manual on the CD included with this option describes how to set up the Lenovo USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive, how to connect it to a personal computer, and how to operate it. Read the instruction manual of your computer as well. The CD also includes software applications for use with the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive. They will automatically install by clicking on them. Read this instruction manual carefully before use for proper handling and operations of the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive.

This manual provides installation instructions in the following languages:

vBrazilian Portuguese

vCzech

vEnglish

vFrench

vGerman

vItalian

vJapanese

vSimplified Chinese

vSlovak

vSpanish

vTraditional Chinese

vTurkish

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Chapter 1. USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive

This chapter contains instructions for installing the Lenovo USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive.

Product description

The USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive is a slimline DVD and CD recordable drive that attaches quickly and conveniently to your computer through a simple connection. This drive conforms with industry standard specifications for DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R (dual layer), DVD+R (double layer), CD-RW, and CD-R media. The drive is a USB 2.0 device and requires connection to two USB 2.0 ports. For more information on write and read speeds, go to Appendix A, ???Product specifications,??? on page A-1.

Note: This device is intended for use only with UL Listed host computers when powered by the USB bus.

Note: The drive is capable of writing up to 5x DVD RAM and 4x DVD+RW Media. Higher speeds are supported in ???read-only??? mode.

The option package includes:

v USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive

v 2 Standard USB cables

vAC adapter

United States, Canada, Latin America, and Japan

All other countries

vUSB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive Software and Guide Super CD

vUSB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Quick Installation Guide (one)

vSafety Information Manuals (two)

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.

Application software

Your USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Software and User???s Guide Super CD contains the following software:

vIntervideo WinDVD Creator Plus

This software enables you to record video files to DVD-RW or 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. If you have an analog or IEEE 1394 capture device installed in your computer, you can use this software to record video from a camera.

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Note: WinDVD Creator Plus can import and export DivX content with the DivX codec pre-installed. DivX is a trademark of DivX Networks, Inc.

vDirect-to-Disc

This software enables you to write directly to CD-RW, CD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-R media using the drive letter like you would if you were writing to a diskette. All disc format types can be formatted by Direct-to-disc. With Direct-to-disc, you can drag-and-drop files, create new directories, or save files from any application directly to your USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner. Direct-to-Disc is installed automatically as part of the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings.

vUDF reader

This software enables you to use DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and CD-RW media on computers with DVD drives. It also allows you to read Direct-to-disc-created discs on systems without Direct-to-disc installed.

vMultimedia Center for Think Offerings

Multimedia Center for Think Offerings is a disc mastering software that allows you to create your own music or data discs from files on your computer, or from other disc media such as CDs or DVDs. Music discs created with Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, will play on any CD player, whether it???s at home, in your car, or through your computer???s CD-ROM. Multimedia Center for Think Offerings also makes it easy to create data discs that can be read on any appropriate CD or DVD disc reader.

Note: Some DVD players cannot read CD-R media. Refer to the documentation that accompanied your drive for information on supported media.

Multimedia Center for Think Offerings guides you, step-by-step, through the recording process with simple Wizards and an intuitive user-interface.

Using Multimedia Center for Think Offerings you can create:

???Exact copies of existing discs - The Exact Copy feature makes a duplicate of your master disc, transferring the disc layout of the original disc to your CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD media.

???Discs of archived data from your hard drive ??? The Make a Data Disc feature is used to store electronic data, such as the files and applications that reside on your computer???s hard drive. Unlike music discs, data discs are used to store files that are readable only by a computer, and cannot be played on your home or car stereo???even if audio files are on the disc.

???Music compilations from WAV, MP3, or WMA files, or from existing music discs ??? The Make a Music Disc feature creates custom music discs from files on your hard drive or your existing music discs. The CD music database feature can automatically tag your files with track information to help you sort through your collection.

Note: Please reference the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings On-line Help, for more information on how to Make an Exact copy, Create a Data Disc, or to Create an Audio disc with Multimedia Center for Think Offerings.

To start Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, complete the following procedure:

1.Click Start.

2.Click Programs.

3.Click Multimedia Center for Think Offerings to open the main recording software window. v Intervideo WinDVD

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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.

Hardware and software requirements

You must have the following hardware installed on your host computer in order to use this option: v One or two available USB 2.0 ports

Your computer must have one of the following operating systems installed to use this option:

vMicrosoft?? Windows?? XP

vMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)

Note: The drive will not operate correctly unless Service Pack 4 or later is installed.

Preparing to use the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive

Before using the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive, follow the procedure below:

1.Make sure the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive is properly connected to your host computer.

2.Check the locations of the functions on the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive (refer to the figures below).

3.Insert the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive Software and User???s Guide Super CD that was shipped with this option to install the CD-R/CD-RW/DVD writing software.

4.Double-click on the application you want and follow the instructions on the screen.

5.Check that the drive operates normally and keep the enclosed warranty in a safe place after filling it in.

Following are the locations of the functions on the host USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive:

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Power mode configurations

This section provides installation instructions for the following configurations:

vConfiguration 1: Connecting the drive using self power with AC adapter (full operation)

vConfiguration 2: Connecting the drive using USB standard bus power (limited speed operation)

USB PWR IN

Refer to the diagram above when configuring your drive

Configuration 1: Connecting the drive using self power with AC adapter (full operation)

This configuration is used when connecting to AC power (use adapter shipped with the drive).

Requirements

vOne standard USB cable (shipped with this option).

vAC adapter (shipped with this option).

Specifications

Read and write CD and DVD media are supported.

Read speeds for Configuration 1

Write speeds for Configuration 1

Note: For more information refer to Appendix A, ???Product specifications,??? on page A-1.

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To connect the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive to your system using self power with AC adapters, do the following:

Figure 1-1. Configuration 1: self power (AC adapter) configuration

Note: The illustration on the left applies to US/Canada/Latin America/Japan.

Note: The illustration on the right applies to all other countries.

1.Turn on your computer.

2.Using the USB cable, insert the cable plug 2 into the USB connector of the drive. Plug the power supply4 into an outlet.

3.Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN connector1 on the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive.

4.Plug the standard USB connector 3into the USB port of your computer.

Configuration 2: Connecting the drive using standard USB bus power (Limited Speed Operation)

Requirements

vTwo Standard USB cables (shipped with this option).

vTwo free USB ports available on your system.

Specifications

Read and write of CD and DVD media are supported.

Read speeds for Configuration 2

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Chapter 3. Features

The following list contains features of the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive:

vEasy connection

Since this product incorporates the interface conforming to the USB 2.0 High Speed standard, it can be connected or disconnected to or from your computer easily even when the power of the computer is on. Docks and port replicators with AC power are supported.

vConformance to media manufactured by major media manufacturers

This product is best tuned to almost all the CD and DVD media manufactured by major media manufacturers and the media written by this product realizes a very high write quality. Therefore, this drive can be used with little concern for compatibility issues.

vIncorporation of the buffer underrun prevention function

This product incorporates the buffer underrun prevention function which helps to prevent buffer underrun errors that cause a write failure onto the CD and DVD media.

vTray loading

This product has a tray-loading mechanism that allows easy loading and ejection of a disc. The Tray can be opened manually or by using software that works with the computer.

vPower configurations

This drive operates with the following power configurations:

???Full Operation

When connected to AC power (use adapter shipped with the drive)

???Limited Speed Operation

When connected to two standard USB ports (use cable assembly with two standard USB connectors)

Chapter 4. USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner hardware installation and removal in Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems have the native drivers for the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner. Therefore, when this drive is connected, Windows will automatically install the appropriate driver and the drive will be ready to be used. You do not have to perform any special installation or removal procedures.

Attention:

vThis drive will be recognized as ???USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner??? by Windows Device Manager.

vIn Windows 2000 operating systems, Service Pack 4 or later must be installed.

Removing the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner hardware

???Hot plug??? is supported for the connection between the USB cable and the computer; therefore you don???t need to turn off the computer when you remove the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner. Follow the procedure below for removing the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Attention:

Do not remove and reconnect the drive from or to the computer in rapid succession. The drive may not be recognized. Reconnect the drive approximately 20 seconds after removing.

Use the Tray icon for this procedure.

Windows 2000

1.Exit the program that uses the drive.

2.Confirm that the Write indicator of the drive is off.

3.Click the Remove icon on the tray.

4.Select removing drive. In this case, select the drive name assigned to the drive (D: in this figure).

5.The Safe to Remove Hardware confirmation window appears. Click the OK button.

6. Remove the plug of the USB cable from the USB terminal of the computer.

Note: The message indicated above may differ depending on the versions of your operating system. Refer to the instruction manual for your computer or operating system for details.

Windows XP

1.Exit the program that uses the drive.

2.Confirm that the Write indicator of the drive is off.

3.Click the Remove icon on the tray.

4.Select removing drive. In this case, select the drive name assigned to the drive (D: in this figure).

5.The Safe to Remove Hardware confirmation window appears. Click the OK button.

6. Remove the plug of the USB cable from the USB terminal of the computer.

Note: The message indicated above may differ depending on the versions of your operating system. Refer to the instruction manual for your computer or operating system for details.

Setting the media

1.Press the eject button of the drive to open the disc tray.

2.Place the media on the tray with the label face upward. Align the center hole of the disc with the clamp at the center of the tray and fit the disc in securely by pressing the outer vicinity of the center hole.

3.Close the disc tray gently and press the tray in until it is completely locked.

4.When the disc tray is correctly closed, the media is recognized and made usable after the busy indicator blinks for some seconds.

Ejecting the media

1.Press the eject button of the drive to automatically open the disc tray.

2.Lift the edge of the disc carefully from the tray while pressing the center section of the clamp.

3.Close the disc tray gently until the cover is completely closed. Check that the cover is securely locked.

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Chapter 5. Using the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive

This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for your media and your USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner drive.

Before you begin

For best results, review the following guidelines before using the drive:

vDo not move your host computer or drive while formatting or writing a disc as this might cause data errors. Also, minimize typing while formatting or writing to a disc, as this might also cause data errors.

vKeep the host computer and USB drive on a flat surface when writing to a disc.

vTurn screensavers off. Using a screensaver might interrupt the formatting and writing process.

vDo not put your Host computer into hibernation or suspend mode while writing to a disc.

Note: The read and write results of the drive depend upon the quality and characteristics of the DVD or CD media used.

Caring for the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner drive

To protect your drive during operation, observe the following precautions:

vRemove the disc from the drive before moving the drive.

vDo not insert foreign objects into the drive.

vDo not stack objects on the drive.

vDo not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.

vDo not push hard on the top of the drive.

vDo 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

Cleaning the drive

Wipe off soil on the drive using a soft cloth. If soil is persistent, use a cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent after squeezing all the water out. If liquid is allowed into the drive, it may cause a serious malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. When cleaning with liquid, be sure to remove the provided AC adapter from the wall outlet after disconnecting the drive from your computer.

Do not apply solvents such as benzene or thinner. Chemical cleaners for home or industrial use may damage the coating of the drive.

Using Media

This section contains information on using the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner.

Handling and caring for a disc

Carefully handle and clean discs, especially writable media types such as CD-R and CD-RW discs, so that they remain readable. You can prolong the life of your discs by using the following precautions:

vAlways store discs in their original packaging.

vAlways store discs out of direct sunlight.

vAlways store discs away from direct heat sources.

vRemove discs from the computer when not in use.

vCheck discs for cracks BEFORE each use.

IMPORTANT: Do not use discs that are cracked.

vDo not force discs into the computer or packaging.

vDo not bend or flex discs.

vDo not use commercial cleaners to clean discs.

vDo not write on the surface of discs.

vHandle discs by the edges or the center hole.

vDo not touch the surface of discs.

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

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

Using DVD-RAM media

DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions.

The 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB versions are single-sided. The 9.4 GB version is double-sided. To access the data on both sides of the media, you must remove the media from the drive, turn it over, and re-insert it into the drive. DVD-RAM media must be removed from the cartridge before using this drive.

Using CDs and DVDs

Complete the following procedure to read a data disc:

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the Eject button on the front of the drive.

3.Insert a disc in the tray with the label facing up.

4.Close the drive by gently closing the disc tray.

5.Wait for the drive busy indicator to stop blinking and is continuously on.

6.Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW icon.

Using CD-Rs and CD-RWs

The host USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner drive can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with standard CD-ROM drives and CD players.

You can use CD-R discs to record audio tracks, store data, archive files, and copy files from another CD.

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CD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with newer Multi-Read and CD-RW-compatible CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives. You can use CD-RW discs to back up, store, and update files or to copy files from another CD.

Notes:

1.CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are not playable on most audio CD players.

2.The software included with this drive does not enable the drive CD-recording capabilities with DOS, Windows 3.x, or OS/2?? operating systems.

3.Ultra Speed CD-RW media writing is supported.

For more information on using the software, refer to the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings and Direct-to-disk help information on the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Software and User???s Guide Super CD.

Using DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs

The USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner 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. Double or dual layer media allows you to store up to 8.5GB.

DVD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with newer Multi-Read and DVD-RW-compatible DVD-ROM drives. You can use DVD-RW discs to back up, store, and update files or to copy files from another DVD.

For more information on using the software, refer to the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings and Direct-to-disc help information on the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Software and User???s Guide Super CD.

Installing Software

Once you have connected the USB 2.0 Super Multi-burner drive, you can install the application software from the USB 2.0 Super Multi-burner Drive User???s Guide and Software CD. To do so, follow this procedure:

1.Insert the USB 2.0 Super Multi-burner User???s Guide and Software CD into the Super Multi-burner drive.

2.The CD should automatically start. If it does, proceed to Step 5.

3.If the CD does not automatically start, click Start then Run.

4.In the Run box type e:\launch.bat where e is the drive letter of the USB 2.0 Combo drive.

5.If you get a warning from Internet Explorer about malicious scripts, right-click on the warning bar and select Allow Blocked Content.

6.Select Software from the left-hand navigator bar.

7.Check the boxes by the software applications that you wish to install.

8.Click Go. The software you selected will install instantly.

9.Reboot after the completion message.

Note: The UDF reader software is provided to allow other computers to read Direct-to-Disc discs made by the USB 2.0 Super Multi-burner. Do not install it into the same computer as the USB 2.0 Super Multi-burner.

Note: If the software fails to install silently, you can select interactive installs of individual packages from the bottom line on the installer page.

Note: Direct-to-disc is installed as part of the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings. It can be separately uninstalled if not needed.

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Using Direct-to-disc

Direct-to-disc is provided so that you can write data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-R media. DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, CD-RW, DVD-R, and CD-R media can be written to many times (data on DVD-R and CD-R media may be appended until these discs are full).

To format and write to DVD-R, CD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW media:

1.Insert a disc into the drive.

2.Double-click My Computer. Right-click the Host USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner drive letter.

3.Click Format. Formatting time will vary depending on the format process you use (Quick or Full).

4.After formatting is complete, you can drag and drop files to the Host USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner drive icon, or you can move files in Windows Explorer.

To make CD-R media compatible in other computers:

1.Double-click My Computer. Right-click the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner drive letter.

2.Click Make Compatible.

To use UDF formatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, or CD-RW media in other computers, a UDF reader is included on the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Software and User???s Guide Super CD. To use the UDF reader, follow this procedure:

1.Insert the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Software and User???s Guide Super CD into the CD or DVD drive of the computer you want to use the UDF formatted discs with.

2.Click Start.

3.Click Run.

4.Type e:\UDF\language where e is the drive letter of the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner drive, and language is your language.

5.Click OK.

6.Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: The UDF reader is only needed on systems that do not have another Direct-to-disc program for CD-RW or DVD-RW installed.

Using Intervideo WinDVD Creator Plus

With Intervideo WinDVD Creator Plus, you can capture, edit, and record video and audio files. You can also use Intervideo WinDVD Creator Plus to create and record DVD videos using your own video and audio files. For more detailed information on Intervideo???s WinDVD Creator Plus features, go to the WinDVD Creator Plus User???s Guide on the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Software and User???s Guide Super CD.

The main function areas within the WinDVD Creator Plus main window are ???Capture,??? ???Edit,??? ???Author,??? and ???Make Movie???. From these functions, you can import and edit your own video and audio files, then save them into any supported format. The supported formats include MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ASF, WMV, and AVI. When you have prepared your video and audio files, by going through the ???Capture??? and ???Edit??? steps, you can then add a customized menu from within the ???Author??? function. You can import your own still images to use as menu backgrounds or select one of the sample images. When your movie is ready, proceed to ???Make Movie??? where you can select the output format and video standard used in creating your movie. Burn your movie to disc or save it to the hard disk for burning later. If you use WinDVD Creator Plus to create a DVD image on your hard disk, you can select ???Load Image to Burn??? from the Project menu.

WinDVD Creator Plus also offers the capability to record video directly to DVD recordable media using ???Disk Manager.??? This is done without using any additional space on your hard disk. With Disk Manager,

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you can capture new video or use video files you already have, and then finish your movie by creating a customized menu. Your movie can be created in either +VR or ???VR video formats. Through Disk Manager, you can edit your movie at any time, adding or deleting video segments or changing your customized menu.

Note: Rendering large layouts can take several hours, depending on the processor power and hard disc speed of your host pc.

Playing audio CD???s

Use Windows Media Player or audio CD playback software such as Microsoft CD Player for playing back the audio CD using the drive. The operation method differs depending on the software and versions. Refer to the operation manual of your computer or software for details.

Windows 2000

In the Windows Media player, you will find Digital Playback check box when you click the CD Audio tab in the Options window, as shown in the following figure.

In addition, you will find the Enable digital audio for this CD-ROM device with this USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Drive check box, on the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner property on Device Manager, as shown in the figure below. When there is no setting item for the digital playback in your player software, try the above setting.

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Operating system support

The prerequisites for WinDVD to work are Internet Explorer 5 and DirectX 8.1. These components are not present in all Microsoft Operating systems. This section list steps that are required to update the different operating systems to allow DVD playback.

1.Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2000: You must install the latest service pack, Internet Explorer 5 and DirectX.

2.Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows Me: You must install DirectX.

3.Windows 2000: You must install service pack 4 or higher, and DirectX.

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.

1U.S., Canada

2Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

3Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea

4Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

5Former Soviet Union, North Africa, India

6People???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.

To change the region code, do the following:

1.Turn on your computer and start your operating system.

2.Click Start.

3.Select Programs.

4.Click Intervideo WinDVD.

5.Click the Properties icon to open the Properties window.

6.Click the General Properties tab.

7.Insert a single region DVD of the new region.

8.Select the correct region code for your country.

9.Click OK.

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Starting WinDVD

To start WinDVD, complete the following procedure:

1.Click Start.

2.Click Programs.

3.Click InterVideo WinDVD to open the DVD movie player window.

For more information on how to play the DVD movie player, refer to the WinDVD help information on the USB 2.0 Super Multi-Burner Software and User???s Guide Super 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 or video streams are decoded by software. The audio and video subsystems need to be fully functional and enabled.

Copying and imaging

You can use the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings to make copies and save images of your CDs and DVDs. You can also create CDs and DVDs from images that you have previously saved on your hard disk. The Multimedia Center can only save images in ISO and GI formats. ISO formats can only be used for data CDs. All other disc formats require GI images. Saved DVD images can be as large as 9GB, and CD images as large as 730MB. Ensure that you have adequate hard disk space before proceeding.

To make a CD or DVD image:

1.To start the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings.

2.Select the Copy page.

3.Select the task Save Image to Hard Disk.

4.Give your image file a name. A random name is created for you.

5.Insert the disc which you are imaging.

6.Press the Record button.

Note: Direct-to-disc CDs cannot be saved as image files.

Note: Copy protected commercial DVDs cannot be imaged or copied.

To burn previously saved image:

1.Start the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings.

2.Select the Copy page.

3.Select the task Burn Image to CD or DVD.

4.Explore to the image which you would like to burn.

5.Insert a blank or erasable disc.

6.Press the Record button.

To copy a disc:

1.Start the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings.

2.Select the Copy page.

3.Select the task Copy a disc.

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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

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.

USB Super Multi-burner drive is not recognized by operating system or power indicator is not lit.

1. Ensure that a USB signal cable goes from the host pc to the USB signal . Ensure that either the AC adapter is plugged in or a second USB cable goes to the host pc and the USB power end connector of the drive. Power indicator on the top of the drive should light up.

2.Ensure that all of the cables are seated properly and if used, the AC adapter is plugged into a powered outlet.

You cannot create a multi-session disc.

Be sure that there is enough space left on the disc for another session. Writing a session requires lead-in and lead-out space (about 15 MB) in addition to the data that is recorded.

You cannot successfully write to a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM disc.

Take the following actions:

1.Use AC adapter mode as shown in Configuration 1.

2.Verify that the process is not being interrupted by a screen saver, an antivirus program, an Internet or e-mail program, or other software. Disable the functions that might interrupt the write operation.

Note: Replace the disc if it is bad or scratched.

3.Verify that the hard disk has been defragmented.

4.Consult the hard disk drive manufacturer or vendor if an older hard disk drive is conducting a thermal recalibration during a write operation.

5.Disable the Windows Auto Insert Notify function on your CD-ROM and CD-RW drives

6.Remove the UDF Reader if installed by mistake on your computer, with the USB 2.0 Multi-burner drive.

You cannot eject a CD or DVD disc. (See Emergency eject procedure on page 1-5).

Take the following actions after ensuring that the drive is not in the process of writing to a disc:

1.Eject the disc 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 emergency eject.

You cannot read from the CD or DVD disc after successfully writing to it.

Take the following actions:

Appendix A. Product specifications

This appendix includes the following information:

vPhysical specifications

vPower requirements

vEnvironmental requirements

vRead speeds

vWrite speeds

Physical specifications

The physical specifications1 of the drive are listed in the following table.

Power requirements

The following table lists the power specifications by voltage level for the drive. The power specifications are measured at the drive power connector and are nominal values.

Environmental requirements

Read Speed

1.Product-description data represents Lenovo???s design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual results might vary based on a variety of factors. This product data does not constitute a warranty. Data is subject to change without notice.

Appendix B. 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 the product. Refer to your Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms.

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the life of your product through the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support.

During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available. In addition, if your option is installed in a Lenovo computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.

Telephone technical support

Installation and configuration support through the Customer Support Center will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at Lenovo???s discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.

To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the following information as possible:

vOption name

vOption number

vProof of purchase

vComputer manufacturer, model, serial number, and manual

vExact wording of the error message (if any)

vDescription of the problem

vHardware and software configuration information for your system

If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem during the call.

For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, see ???Worldwide telephone list??? on page D-14. Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the most current phone numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support and click Support phone list. If the number for your country or region is not listed, contact your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

Appendix C. Notices

Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. 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. However, it is the user???s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service.

Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:

Lenovo (United States), Inc.

500 Park Offices Drive, Hwy. 54

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

U.S.A.

Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing

LENOVO GROUP LTD. PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION ???AS IS??? WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY

KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. Lenovo may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties. All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration. The result obtained in other operating environments may vary.

Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

Any references in this publication to non-Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.

Appendix D. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty

LSOLW-00 05/2005

Part 1 - General Terms

This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms, Part 2 - Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by Lenovo Group Limited or one of its subsidiaries (called ???Lenovo???) in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale. The term ???Machine??? means a Lenovo machine, its options, features, conversions, upgrades or peripheral products, or any combination of them. The term ???Machine??? does not include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed subsequently or otherwise. Nothing in this Statement of Limited Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract.

What this Warranty Covers

Lenovo warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to Lenovo???s Official Published Specifications (???Specifications???) which are available on request. The warranty period for the Machine starts on the original date of installation and is specified in Part 3 - Warranty Information. The date on your invoice or sales receipt is the date of installation unless Lenovo or your reseller informs you otherwise. Unless Lenovo specifies otherwise, these warranties apply only in the country or region in which you purchased the Machine.

THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE 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 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 MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

What this Warranty Does not Cover

This warranty does not cover the following:

vany software programs, whether pre-loaded or shipped with the Machine, or installed subsequently;

vfailure resulting from misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by you;

vfailure caused by a product for which Lenovo is not responsible; and

vany non-Lenovo products, including those that Lenovo may procure and provide with or integrate into a Lenovo Machine at your request.

The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of identification labels on the Machine or its parts.

Lenovo does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Machine.

Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such as assistance with "how-to" questions and those regarding Machine set-up and installation, is provided WITHOUT WARRANTIES

OF ANY KIND.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Warranty service may be provided by Lenovo, IBM, your reseller if authorized to perform warranty service, or an authorized warranty service provider. Each of them is referred to as a ???Service Provider.???

If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Service Provider. If you do not register the Machine with Lenovo, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.

What Lenovo Will Do to Correct Problems

When you contact a Service Provider for service, you must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that we specify. An initial diagnosis of your problem can be made either by a technician over the telephone or electronically by access to a support website.

The type of warranty service applicable to your Machine is specified in Part 3 - Warranty Information.

You are responsible for downloading and installing designated software updates from a support web site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that your Service Provider provides. Software updates may include basic input/output system code (called ???BIOS???), utility programs, device drivers, and other software updates.

If your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit (???CRU???) (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), your Service Provider will ship the CRU to you for you to install.

If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period and your problem cannot be resolved over the telephone or electronically, through your application of software updates, or with a CRU, your Service Provider, will either, at its discretion, 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent. If your Service Provider is unable to do either, you may return the Machine to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.

As part of the warranty service, your Service Provider may also install selected engineering changes that apply to the Machine.

Exchange of a Machine or Part

When the warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item your Service Provider replaces becomes Lenovo???s property and the replacement becomes yours. You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item.

Your Additional Responsibilities

Before your Service Provider exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service.

You also agree to:

1.ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange;

2.obtain authorization from the owner to have your Service Provider service a Machine that you do not own; and

3.where applicable, before service is provided:

a.follow the service request procedures that your Service Provider provides;

b.backup or secure all programs, data, and funds contained in the Machine; and

c.provide your Service Provider with sufficient, free, and safe access to your facilities to permit Lenovo to fulfill its obligations.

4.(a) ensure all information about identified or identifiable individuals (Personal Data) is deleted from the Machine (to the extent technically possible), (b) allow your Service Provider or a supplier to process on your behalf any remaining Personal Data as your Service Provider considers necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Statement of Limited Warranty (which may include shipping the Machine for such processing to other service locations around the world), and (c) ensure that such processing complies with any laws applicable to such Personal Data.

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Limitation of Liability

Lenovo is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in your Service Provider???s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where Lenovo is responsible for the transportation charges.

Neither Lenovo nor your Service Provider are responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return for any reason. You should remove all such information from the Machine prior to its return.

Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on Lenovo???s part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from Lenovo. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from Lenovo (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other contract or tort claim), except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by applicable laws, Lenovo is liable for no more than

1.damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property for which Lenovo is legally liable; and

2.the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to the charges for the Machine that is subject of the claim.

This limit also applies to Lenovo???s suppliers, resellers and your Service Provider. It is the maximum for which Lenovo, its suppliers, resellers, and your Service Provider are collectively responsible.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS LENOVO, ITS SUPPLIERS, RESELLERS OR SERVICE

PROVIDERS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR

POSSIBILITY: 1) THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE

UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, DATA; 3) SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES; OR 4) LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS REVENUE, GOODWILL OR ANTICIPATED

SAVINGS. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION

OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Governing Law

Both you and Lenovo consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and Lenovo???s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.

THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

Jurisdiction

All of our rights, duties, and obligations are subject to the courts of the country in which you acquired the Machine.

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms

AMERICAS

ARGENTINA