Chapter
2.
Using
the
CD-RW/DVD
Combo
II
drive
This
section
provides
information
on
how
to
handle,
load,
and
care
for
DVDs
and
CDs
and
how
to
care
for
your
CD-RW/DVD
Combo
II
drive.
Before
you
begin
For
best
results,
review
the
following
guidelines
before
using
the
drive:
v
Do
not
move
your
ThinkPad
computer
while
formatting
or
writing
a
disc
as
this
might
cause
data
errors.
Also,
minimize
typing
while
formatting
or
writing
to
a
disc,
as
this
might
also
cause
data
errors.
v
Keep
the
ThinkPad
computer
on
a
flat
surface
when
writing
to
a
disc.
v
Make
sure
the
ThinkPad
computer
is
plugged
into
an
ac
outlet
when
using
the
drive.
The
disc
might
be
damaged
if
the
battery
runs
out
while
writing
to
a
disc.
v
Turn
screensavers
off.
Using
a
screensaver
might
interrupt
the
formatting
and
writing
process.
v
Do
not
put
your
ThinkPad
computer
into
hibernation
or
suspend
mode
while
writing
to
a
disc.
Note:
The
read
and
write
results
of
the
drive
depend
upon
the
quality
and
characteristics
of
the
DVD
or
CD
media
used.
Handling
and
caring
for
a
disc
Carefully
handle
and
clean
discs,
especially
writable
media
types
such
as
CD-R
and
CD-RW
discs,
so
that
they
remain
readable.
You
can
prolong
the
life
of
your
discs
by
using
the
following
precautions:
v
Always
store
CD
ROMs
in
their
original
packaging
v
Always
store
CD
ROMs
out
of
direct
sunlight
v
Always
store
CD
ROMs
away
from
direct
heat
sources
v
Remove
CD
ROMs
from
the
computer
when
not
in
use
v
Check
CD
ROM
for
cracks
BEFORE
each
use
v
DO
NOT
force
CD
ROMs
into
the
computer/packaging
v
DO
NOT
bend
or
flex
CD
ROMs
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT
use
CD
ROMs
that
are
cracked.
Attention:
Wiping
a
disc
using
a
circular
motion
can
cause
data
loss.
©
Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2004
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