Filter
Top Products
Chapter
7.
Using
the
Multi-Burner
This
section
provides
information
on
how
to
handle,
load,
and
care
for
DVDs
and
CDs
and
how
to
care
for
your
Multi-Burner
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
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
discs
in
their
original
packaging.
v
Always
store
discs
out
of
direct
sunlight.
v
Always
store
discs
away
from
direct
heat
sources.
v
Remove
discs
from
the
computer
when
not
in
use.
v
Check
discs
for
cracks
BEFORE
each
use.
IMPORTANT:
Do
not
use
discs
that
are
cracked.
v
Do
not
force
discs
into
the
computer
or
packaging.
v
Do
not
bend
or
flex
discs.
v
Do
not
use
commercial
cleaners
to
clean
discs.
v
Do
not
write
on
the
surface
of
discs.
v
Handle
discs
by
the
edges
or
the
center
hole.
v
Do
not
touch
the
surface
of
discs.
v
To
remove
dust
or
fingerprints,
wipe
discs
from
the
center
to
the
edge
with
a
soft,
lint-free
cloth.
Attention:
Wiping
a
disc
using
a
circular
motion
can
cause
data
loss.
©
Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2003
7-1