Lenovo ThinkCentre 41N5583 - Manual (Page 27)

Returning the disc to the cartridge
To return the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of the disc 1 with the DVD-RAM cartridge label
side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid 2 . A clicking sound will occur when the lid closed.
Using CD-Rs and CD-RWs
The Multi-Burner Plus drive can also write to CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can be erased and
reused many times, while CD-R discs can be written to only once. Carefully handle and clean discs,
especially writable media types. Refer to “Handling and caring for a disc” on page 3-3 for information on
how you can prolong the life of your discs.
Notes:
1. CD-R discs are playable on most audio CD players. CD-RW discs are playable only on some audio
CD players.
2. Some consumer audio players will only play discs recorded on media labeled specifically for audio.
3. CD-R media is rated by write-speed. To achieve the maximum recording speed of your drive, media
rated for 40x speed or higher is required. For best results, limit write-speed to the media speed rating.
The Multimedia Center for Think Offerings software included in the option kit will allow you to limit
the maximum recording speed as needed.
4. CD-RW media is also rated by write-speed. The Multi-Burner Plus drive supports writing only
CD-RW discs rated at 4x or higher. The maximum write speed will be printed on the media
packaging or the disc itself.
5. The following table shows the Multi-Burner Plus compatibility with standard, multi, high, ultra, and
ultra speed+ CD-RW media:
Media rating Write
No rating 2x not supported
Multi-speed, 1x2x4x, 4x, 1x-4x Yes
High-speed, 4x-10x, 4x-12x, 8-10x Yes
Ultra-Speed, 16x-24x Yes
Chapter 3. Using the drive 3-5