Lenovo ThinkPad 40Y8706 - Manual (Page 18)

This software enables you to install software for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-RW,
and CD-RW 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 the Super Multi-burner drive, your ThinkPad computer must contain the
following requirements:
v A ThinkPad system with an Ultrabay Slim Drive Bay
v A ThinkPad X4 Ultrabase Dock or Dock II
v Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system
Notes:
1. Lenovo offers limited support for computers with Microsoft Windows 95,
Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) desktop
operating systems.
2. The ThinkPad A21e computer does not support DVD playback under Microsoft
Windows NT ® Workstation.
Installing the drive
Your ThinkPad computer includes a help system, Access ThinkPad, that provides
drive installation instructions specific to your computer. To correctly install the
Super Multi-burner drive into the Ultrabay slim drive bay, use the instructions
given in the Access ThinkPad help system.
Locating the drive controls
The following diagram shows the location of the controls on the front of the drive.
1 Power light: This light is visible when the drive is in use.
2 Eject button: Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
3 Manual eject hole: Use this emergency release to eject a DVD or CD when the
Eject button does not work. For more information on manually ejecting a DVD or
CD, see “Manually ejecting a disc” on page 6.
4 ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Slim Drive: User’s Guide