Lenovo 40Y8706 manual

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    T hinkP a d Su pe r M ul ti- B urn e r Ul t r a b ay S lim Dri v e Us er ’ s Gu i d e[...]

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    T hinkP a d Su pe r M ul ti- B urn e r Ul t r a b ay S lim Dri v e Us er ’ s Gu i d e[...]

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    A TTENTION Before installing this pr oduct, read the ThinkPad System Safety Booklet . Note Be sure to keep your pr oof of purchase, because it might be required for warranty services. See Appendix D, “Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty,” on page 23. First Edition (February 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2006. Portions © Copyright International B[...]

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    Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . vii Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . . viii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Heat and product v[...]

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    iv ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Safety information Before installing this pr oduct, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto pr oduktu si prect ete prír ucku bezpecnostních instr ukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installer er dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvao[...]

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    Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här pr odukten. vi ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    General safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to r educe the risk of injury and property damage. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instr ucted to do so by the Customer Support Center . Use only a service provider who is approved to r epair your particular product. Note: Some parts can be upgraded or re[...]

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    Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cor ds, surge protectors, uninterr uptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical r equirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician f[...]

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    shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechar geable 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 char ging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to the[...]

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    x ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Registering your option Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo ™ product. Please take a few moments to register your pr oduct and provide us with information that will help Lenovo to better serve you in the future. Y our feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that ar e important to you, as well as in developing better ways t[...]

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    xii ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 1. About the Super Multi-burner drive This manual provides information on r egistering, installing, and using the ThinkPad ® Super Multi-burner Ultrabay ™ Slim Drive, and is available on the Software and User’ s Guide CD in the following languages: v Brazilian Portuguese v Czech v English v French v German v Italian v Japanese v Simpli[...]

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    v Super Multi-burner drive v Carrying case v Quick Reference Guide v Laser Safety Guide Note: Y our kit might also contain a software update diskette. Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sur e to retain your proof of pur chase. It might be required to r eceive warranty service. See Appendix C, “Service and Support,[...]

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    v Direct-to-Disc (DLA) This software enables you to write dir ectly to CD-RW , CD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R W , 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 DLA. W ith DLA, you can drag-and-drop files, cr eate new directories, or save files from any application directly t[...]

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    This software enables you to install softwar e for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-R W , and CD-R W media on computers with DVD drives. It also allows you to read DLA-created discs on systems without DLA installed. Note: Some graphics adapters such as the FIREGL, Intergraph, and 3dLabs, do not support DVD video playback. Installation requirements To install t[...]

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    Chapter 2. Using the Super Multi-burner drive This section provides information on how to handle, load, and car e for DVDs and CDs and how to care for your Super Multi-burner drive. Before you begin For best results, r eview the following guidelines before using the drive: v Do not move your ThinkPad computer while formatting or writing a disc as t[...]

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    Loading a disc 1. Press the Eject button. The tray slides out of the drive. 2. Place a disc in the tray with the label facing up. 3. Close the tray by gently pushing the tray in until it latches. Attention: Do not use force or insert for eign objects to open the tray . If your tray does not open when you press the Eject button, see “Manually ejec[...]

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    v Always store discs away fr om direct heat sour ces. v Remove discs from the computer when not in use. v Check discs for cracks BEFORE each use. IMPOR T ANT : Do not use discs that are cracked. v Do not force discs into the computer or packaging. v Do not bend or flex discs. v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean discs. v Do not write on the su[...]

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    Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tab 1 . To remove the disc, use a ball point pen to push down on the cartridge lid lock 2 and pull the cartridge lid out 3 . When the cartridge lid is open, the disc can be removed. Note: The cartridge lid lock and the cartridge lid tab are located on the side of some [...]

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    Using CD-Rs and CD-R Ws The Super Multi-burner drive can write to both CD-R and CD-R W discs. CD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with standard CD-ROM drives and CD players. Yo u can use CD-R discs to r ecord audio tracks, store data, ar chive files, and copy files from another CD. CD-R W discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used [...]

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    8. Click Go. The software you selected will install silently . 9. Reboot after the completion message. Note: if the software fails to install silently , you can select interactive installs of individual packages from the bottom line of the installer page. Using Intervideo WinDVD Creator W ith Intervideo W inDVD Cr eator , you can capture, edit, and[...]

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    4. W indows 2000: Yo u must install service pack 2 or higher , and DirectX. 5. W indows NT : Yo u must install Service Pack 6 along with Internet Explorer 5, DirectX, and a thir d party IDE DMA driver . This configuration is not supported due to Microsoft not pr oviding any official DirectX for W indows NT . Note: Yo u can check which version of W [...]

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    Enabling DMA This section explains enabling the DMA setting with W indows 2000 and W indows XP . For Windows 2000 1. Click Start , move the cursor to Settings , and click Control Panel . 2. Double-click System . 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click the Device Manager button. 5. Click IDE A T A/A T API controller to pull down the submenu. 6. Double-c[...]

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    Using Direct-to-disc (DLA) Direct-to-disc (DLA) is pr ovided so that you can write data to DVD-RAM, DVD-R W , DVD-R, DVD+RW , DVD+R, CD-R, and CD-R W media. DVD-RAM, DVD-R W , DVD+RW , and CD-R W media can be written to many times, while DVD-R, DVD+R, and CD-R media can only be formatted and written to once. To format and write to DVD-RAM, DVD-R W [...]

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    To start Multimedia Center for Think Offerings in W indows Me or W indows 2000, select Start → Programs → Multimedia Center for Think Offerings . To start Multimedia Center for Think Offerings in W indows XP , select Start->All Programs->Multimedia Center for Think Of ferings-> Multimedia Center Home. When the Multimedia Center first s[...]

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    CDs. All other disc formats requir e GI images. Saved DVD images can be as large as 9GB, and CD images as large as 730MB. Ensur e that you have adequate hard disk space before pr oceeding. To make a CD or DVD Image: 1. Start the MultiMedia Center for Think Offerings. 2. Select the Copy page 3. Select the task Save Image to Hard Disk 4. Give your im[...]

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    Appendix A. T roubleshooting Computer problems can be caused by har dware, software, or user err or . 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. Yo u might also need to refer to your computer , operating-system, or sound-adapter publications. R[...]

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    3. If you can read fr om a CD-R W , DVD-RW , or DVD-RAM disc in the writing drive, but not in another CD drive, be sure that a UDF Reader pr ogram is installed in the computer . 4. A void writing at the slower 1X speed unless required by your computer . 18 ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Appendix B. Product specifications This appendix includes the following information: v Physical specifications v Power requir ements v Environmental r equirements v Read speeds v W rite speeds Physical specifications The physical specifications 1 of the drive are listed in the following table. Physical specification Height 9.5 mm (0.4 in.) W idth 1[...]

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    DVD-R (4.7 GB) 8X Max. DVD-R W (4.7 GB) 4X Max. DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 3X Max. CD-ROM 24X Max. CD-R 24X Max. CD-R W 24X Max. CD-DA (DAE) 24X Max. W rite speeds Media W rite speed CD-R 24X Max. CD-R W 4X Max. High Speed CD-R W 10X Max. Ultra Speed CD-R W 16X Max. DVD-R 8X Max. DVD-R Dual Layer 2X Max. DVD+R 8X Max. DVD+R Double Layer 2.4X Max. DVD-R W[...]

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    Appendix C. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or thr oughout the life of the product. Refer to your Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Online technical support Online technical support is ava[...]

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    Appendix D. Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty LSOL W-00 05/2005 Part 1 - General T erms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General T erms, Part 2 - Country-unique T erms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 r eplace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by Lenovo Gr oup Limited or one of its sub[...]

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    Lenovo does not warrant uninterrupted or err or-fr ee operation of a Machine. Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty , such as assistance with "how-to" questions and those regar ding Machine set-up and installation, is provided WITHOUT W ARRANTIES OF ANY KIND . How to Obtain W arranty Service W arranty servic[...]

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    Y our Additional Responsibilities Before your Service Pr ovider exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Yo u also agr ee to: 1. ensure that the Machine is fr ee of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange; 2. obtain authorization f[...]

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    GOODWILL OR ANTICIP A TED SA VINGS. SOME ST A TES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMIT A TION OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION OR EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y 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, int[...]

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    Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the Federal Courts of Mexico City , Federal District. P ARAGUA Y Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the courts of the city of Asunci[...]

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    Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where Lenovo is in br each of a condition or warranty implied by the T rade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, Lenovo’s liability is limited to the repair or r eplacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that condition or warranty relates to right [...]

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    2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by Lenovo pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited W arranty , the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim. Arbitration: The following is added under this heading Disputes arising out of or [...]

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    PHILIPPINES Limitation of Liability: Item 3 in the fifth paragraph is replaced by the following: SPECIAL (INCLUDING NOMINAL AND EXEMPLAR Y DAMAGES), MORAL, INCIDENT AL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; OR Arbitration: The following is added: under this heading Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement o[...]

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    If you purchased a Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Geor gia, Hungary , Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Federal Republic of Y ugoslavia, Former Y ugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain war[...]

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    W allis & Futuna all disputes arising out of this Statement of Limited W arranty or related to its violation or execution, including summary pr oceedings, will be settled exclusively by the Commercial Court of Paris; 5) in Russia , all disputes arising out of or in relation to the interpr etation, the violation, the termination, the nullity of [...]

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    Spango V alley Greenock Scotland P A16 0AH CONSUMERS Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. Such rights are not af fected by the warranties provided in this Statement of Limited W arranty . AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, GREECE, IT AL Y , NETHERLANDS, NOR W A Y , POR TUGAL, SP AIN, SWEDEN[...]

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    AUSTRIA The provisions of this Statement of Limited W arranty replace any applicable statutory warranties. What this W arranty Covers: The following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this section: The warranty for a Lenovo Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machine’s conformity to its Sp[...]

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    The second paragraph does not apply . What Lenovo W ill Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to Lenovo or IBM service will be at Lenovo’s expense. Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this section: The limitations and [...]

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    circumstances is Lenovo, its suppliers, r esellers or Service Providers liable for any of the following, even if Lenovo or they were informed of the possibility of such losses: 1. loss of, or damage to, data; 2. special, indirect, or consequential loss; or 3. loss of profits, business, r evenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings. SLOV AKIA Limitatio[...]

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    2. special, indirect, or consequential loss; or 3. loss of profits, business, r evenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings. Part 3 - W arranty Information This Part 3 provides information r egarding the warranty applicable to your Machine, including the warranty period and type of warranty service Lenovo provides. W arranty Period The warranty period[...]

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    Yo u will disconnect the failing Machine for collection arranged by your Service Provider . A shipping container will be provided to you for you to return your Machine to a designated service center . A courier will pick up your Machine and deliver it to the designated service center . Following its repair or exchange, the service center will arran[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Brazil Sao Paulo region: (1 1) 3889-8986 T oll free outside Sao Paulo r egion: 0800-7014-815 (Brazilian Portuguese) Canada 1-800-565-3344 (English, French) In T oronto only call: 416-383-3344 Chile 800-224-488 (Spanish) China 800-810-1818 (Mandarin) China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Home PC: 852-2825-7799 Commercial PC: 8[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Ireland Up and running support: 01-815-9202 W arranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Italy Up and running support: 02-7031-6101 W arranty service and support: +39-800-820094 (Italian) Japan Desktop: T oll free: 0120-887-870 For International: +81-46-266-4724 ThinkPad: T oll free: 0120-887-874 For Inte[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Slovenia +386-1-4796-699 Spain 91-714-7983 91-397-6503 (Spanish) Sri Lanka +94-1 1-2448-442 (English) Sweden Up and running support: 08-477-4420 W arranty service and support: 077-1 17-1040 (Swedish) Switzerland Up and running support: 058-333-0900 W arranty service and support: 0800-55-54-54 (German, French, Ita[...]

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    To obtain a list of Authorized Service Centers, please visit: http://www .lenovo.com/mx/es/servicios Manufactured by: SCI Systems de México, S.A. de C.V . Av . De la Solidaridad Iberoamericana No. 7020 Col. Club de Golf Atlas El Salto, Jalisco, México C.P . 45680, T el. 01-800-3676900 Marketing by: Lenovo de México, Comercialización y Servicios[...]

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    Appendix E. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that [...]

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    vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data [...]

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    empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. Lenovo übernimmt keine V erantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforder ungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw . wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt/eingebaut werden. Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagneti[...]

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    Este producto satisface los r equisitos de protección del Consejo de la UE, Directiva 89/336/CEE en lo que a la legislatura de los Estados Miembros sobr e compatibilidad electromagnética se r efiere. Lenovo no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este pr oducto deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de pr otección como resultado de una modifica[...]

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    Part Number: 40Y8706 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 40Y8706[...]