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Lenovo ThinkCentre 41N5624 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software–Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in...
  • Page 5 Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2004.
  • Page 6 Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: General Safety Guidelines

    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.

  • Page 8: Extension Cords And Related Devices

    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.

  • Page 9: Heat And Product Ventilation

    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.
  • Page 10 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the playback application for digital playback . Using WinDVD . Operating system support . © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2004. Starting WinDVD . Changing the DVD region code . Using the Multimedia Center for Think Offerings Copying and imaging discs .
  • Page 12 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: About This Book

    Registering your option Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo product. Please take a few 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.
  • Page 14 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Installation And User's 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 E, “Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty,” on page E-1 for technical support information.

  • Page 16: Installation Requirements

    Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the components inside the drive housing. v Do not force insertion of the Serial ATA or power cables. ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide ® ®...

  • Page 17: Drive Controls And Connectors

    Drive controls and connectors The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls and connectors. Front view of the drive: 1 Busy indicator This light comes on when the drive reads from or writes to a disc. 2 Emergency eject hole This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the drive.

  • Page 18: Step 3. Mounting The Drive In The Bay

    Please refer to your system documentation for detail hardware installation operation. Be sure that the cables will not be pinched or crowded by the computer cover and that all other cable and power connections are secure. ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Step 5. Completing The Hardware Installation

    To see the configuration information for most Lenovo computers, press F1 during startup when the Lenovo graphic is displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen. When you have finished reviewing the information, save the changes and exit.

  • Page 20: Caring For The Cd-Rw / Dvd-Rom Combination Drive

    2. If the CD does not automatically start, click Start, and then click Run. 3. Type e:\launch.bat where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive. 4. Click OK. 5. Select your language. ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Playing Audio Cds

    6. Select the software you want to install. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. 8. After the software is installed, restart the computer. For full drive functionality, install all software applications listed in the browser window except the UDF Reader. This programs for their computers that do not recognize UDF discs.

  • Page 22: Starting Windvd

    If you relocate to a different region of the world, you can use the DVD Player software to change the region code. ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Using The Multimedia Center For Think Offerings

    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 Intervideo WinDVD. 6. Click the Properties icon to open the Properties window. 7.

  • Page 24: Using Direct-To-Disc (Dla)

    4. After formatting is complete, you can drag and drop files to the Combo Drive icon, or you can move files in Windows Explorer or with the command prompt. 1-10 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Windows XP can read UDF written media without assistance, but some legacy operating systems cannot. Two different functions solve this problem of using UDF media with other computers. Make Compatible works for CD-R and the UDF Reader is provided for CD-RW. To make CD-R media compatible with other computers: 1.
  • Page 26 1-12 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Appendix A. Product Specifications

    Track State) 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.
  • Page 28 CD-RW Average access times: CD (R/RW/ROM): DVD (Single Layer) Read Speed Write Speed ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide Operational Nonoperational +5° C to +45° C -40° C to +60° C 10% to 80% 5% to 90% Sustained data transfer rates 4.45 to 10.8 MB/s (3.3x-8x CAV)

  • Page 29: Appendix B. Problem Solving

    Verify that a CD-ROM device is present in the list and that no conflicts exist. The device status indicates whether the device is working properly. 7. Click OK. 8. Close all windows and restart the computer. © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2004.
  • Page 30 800 x 600 x 16 bpp at 60 Hz. 3. If your computer microprocessor has less power than a Pentium II 450 microprocessor, some jerkiness is normal on certain DVDs. ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Appendix C. Customizing The Device-Driver Configuration Settings

    8. Click on the Advanced Settings tab. 9. Select the appropriate Transfer Mode pull-down that corresponds to the CD-RW location, (Device 0 for Master, Device 1 for Slave). 10. Select DMA if it is available. 11. Click OK. © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2004.
  • Page 32 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Appendix D. Enabling Digital Audio Extraction

    Select Device Manager from the Hardware Tab. In Windows Me the Hardware tab shows the Device Manager directly without clicking the button. In the Device Manager, click on the + for DVD/CD-ROM drives, right click on your drive, and select Properties. © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2004.
  • Page 34 To enable Digital Audio Playback in Windows Media Player, take the following steps: Open Windows Media Player. b. Select Tools → Options... from the Media Player menu c. Select the CD Audio tab and check the Digital Playback box ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 Appendix D. Enabling Digital Audio Extraction...
  • Page 36 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Appendix E. Lenovo Statement Of Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 Personal Data. 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.

  • Page 40: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    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.
  • Page 41 Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by Lenovo’s willful misconduct (″dolo″) or gross negligence (″culpa inexcusable″).
  • Page 42 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where Lenovo is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, Lenovo’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that...
  • Page 43 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which Lenovo provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 44 Machine in any of those countries from a Service Provider, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by Lenovo in the country in which you wish to obtain service. ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from a Service Provider, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by Lenovo in the country in which you wish to obtain service..
  • Page 46 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. Lenovo may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 47 Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety: Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. Lenovo’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement...
  • Page 48 In case your Service Provider is unable to repair a Lenovo Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 49 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of Lenovo in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which Lenovo is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.
  • Page 50 Save with respect to any liability referred to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is Lenovo or any of its suppliers, resellers or Service Providers liable for any of the following, even if Lenovo or they were informed of the possibility of such losses: 1.

  • Page 51: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    1. Customer Replaceable Unit (″CRU″) Service Lenovo will ship CRUs to you for you to install, Tier 1 CRUs are easy to install whereas Tier 2 CRUs require some technical skill and tools. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your Machine and are available from Lenovo at any time on your request.

  • Page 52: Worldwide Telephone List

    After the Machine has been repaired or exchanged, it will be made available for your collection or, for Mail-in Service, the Machine will be returned to you at Lenovo’s expense, unless your Service Provider specifies otherwise. You are responsible for the subsequent installation and verification of the Machine.
  • Page 53 San Pedro Sula: 552-2234 (Spanish) Hungary +36-1-382-5720 India 1600-44-6666 Alternate Toll Free: +91-80-2678-8940 (English) Indonesia 800-140-3555 +62-21-251-2955 (English, Bahasa Indonesian) Ireland Up and running support: 01-815-9202 Warranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Appendix E. Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty E-17...
  • Page 54 Warranty service and support: 8152-1550 (Norwegian) Panama 206-6047 (Spanish) Peru 0-800-00-966 (Spanish) Philippines 1800-1888-1426 +63-2-995-8420 (English, Philipino) Poland +48-22-878-6999 Portugal +351-21-892-7147 (Portuguese) Romania +4-021-224-4015 Russian Federation +7-095-940-2000 (Russian) Singapore 1800-3172-888 (English, Bahasa Melayu) E-18 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Guarantee Supplement For Mexico

    All software programs pre-loaded in the equipment shall only have a thirty- (30) day guarantee for installation defects from the date of purchase. Lenovo is not responsible for the information in such software programs and/or any additional software programs installed by you or installed after purchase of the product.
  • Page 56 Lenovo de México, Comercialización y Servicios, S. A. de C. V. Alfonso Nápoles Gándara No 3111 Parque Corporativo de Peña Blanca Delegación Álvaro Obregón México, D.F., México C.P. 01210, Tel. 01-800-00-325-00 E-20 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix F. Service And Support

    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.
  • Page 58 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix G. Notices

    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.

  • Page 60: Trademarks

    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. Trademarks Lenovo and ThinkCentre are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo ThinkCentre Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 61: Appendix H. Electronic Emission Notices

    Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 62 à la compatibilité électromagnétique. Lenovo décline toute responsabilité en cas de non-respect de cette directive résultant d’une modification non recommandée du produit, y compris l’ajout de cartes en option non Lenovo. Ce produit respecte les limites des caractéristiques d’immunité des appareils de traitement de l’information définies par la classe B de la norme européenne EN...
  • Page 63 89/336/CEE en lo que a la legislatura de los Estados Miembros sobre compatibilidad electromagnética se refiere. Lenovo no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de protección como resultado de una modificación no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opción que no sean Lenovo.
  • Page 64 ThinkCentre and Lenovo CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive (Serial ATA) User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Part Number: 41N5624 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 41N5624...

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