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Using the dvd-ram read function, Using single-and double-sided dvd-ram media, Removing the disc from the cartridge – IBM 71P7285 User Manual

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Using the DVD-RAM Read function

This section contains information on using the DVD-ROM drive with
DVD-RAM discs.

Using single-and double-sided DVD-RAM media

DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions.
Versions with 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB are available in Type I or Type II cartridges.
The 5.2 GB and 9.4 GB versions are double-sided and only available in Type I
cartridges.

Removing the disc from the cartridge

DVD-RAM Type II discs may be removed from the cartridge for use in
DVD-ROM drives, with DVD-RAM Read capabilities. To access the data on
both sides of the media, you must remove the disc from the drive, turn it over,
and re-insert it into the drive, for convenience, double-sided media are labeled
side A and side B. DVD-RAM Type I discs cannot be removed from the
cartridge and cannot be read by this drive.

Removing the disc from the Type II cartridge

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 3 out to eject the disc. With the cartridge lid

open the disc will eject. Do not touch the recording side of the disc when
handling the bare media

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