IBM Options 09N4153 User Manual

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IBM 9.4/4.7 GB  
DVD-RAM Drive  
User’s Guide  
OPTIONS  
by IBM  
Contents  
Appendix A. Problem solving  
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Appendix C. Product warranty and notices  
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Safety: Read first  
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.  
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.  
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.  
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.  
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety  
Information.  
Avant dinstaller ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.  
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.  
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.  
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette  
produktet.  
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.  
Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy.  
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.  
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.  
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.  
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Preface  
This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM 9.4/4.7 GB  
DVD-RAM Drive with Software MPEG-2 Option Kit. The manual is divided  
into the following parts:  
Part 1: Installation and users guide  
This guide contains the product description and installation instructions in the  
following languages:  
v English  
v French  
v Spanish  
v Italian  
v Brazilian Portugese  
v Traditional Chinese  
v Simplified Chinese  
v Japanese  
Part 2: Appendixes  
This section contains device-driver, problem-solving, help and service,  
warranty, and notice information.  
Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your  
hardware.  
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Installation and users guide  
This section contains the product description, hardware and software  
installation instructions, and operating information for the IBM® 9.4/4.7 GB  
DVD-RAM Drive.  
Product description  
9.4/4.7 GB DVD-RAM Drive with MPEG-2 Software  
This option package is intended for multimedia applications. The drive comes  
with a CD containing MPEG-2 decoder software for Microsoft Windows 98,  
Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows Me.  
In addition to this guide, your option package includes the following:  
v IBM 9.4/4.7 GB DVD-RAM Drive  
v Four mounting screws (M3 x 5-mm, slotted)  
v IDE cable for connecting two IDE devices  
v Internal audio Ycable  
v Safety information manual  
v Laser safety guide  
v MPEG-2 software CD  
v VOB InstantWrite Software CD  
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to  
retain your proof of purchase; it might be required to receive warranty service.  
See Appendix B. Help and service informationon page B-1 for technical  
support information.  
Your drive can read many DVD and CD formats, including DVD video, video  
CD, and audio CD formats. However, you must install a video decoder to play  
video files. The drive also reads multiple-session, extended architecture (XA)  
CDs, such as the Kodak Photo CD. When used as a CD-ROM drive, this drive  
delivers data at up to 24 times the standard CD-ROM drive speed (24X). The  
DVD-RAM drive is designed for installation in a personal computer that uses  
integrated drive electronics (IDE) or enhanced IDE (EIDE) architecture.  
Software description  
Your option package contains the following software:  
v MPEG-2 software CD  
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With this MPEG-2 software, you do not need to install an MPEG-2 adapter  
in your computer to view DVD video files. The software CD contains an  
MPEG-2 decoder and programs that work with Windows 98, Windows 95  
OSR2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows Me. You can use the  
software to play high-resolution DVD movies or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2  
video and Dolby AC-3 audio on a multimedia computer.  
v VOB InstantWrite Software CD  
VOB InstantWrite makes it simple to use your DVD-RAM drive just like a  
hard drive. With InstantWrite you can simply drag and drop files, create  
new directories, or save files from any application (such as word processing,  
graphics and accounting) directly to your DVD-RAM drive.  
Installation requirements  
Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before  
installing the drive:  
v Minimum microprocessor: Intel® Pentium® I 133MHz  
v Minimum RAM: 32 MB  
v Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or  
Windows Me operating system if you will be using the MPEG-2 software  
CD  
v An available drive bay  
v An available IDE connection  
v 40 MB available hard disk space  
v Audio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate  
v Optional stereo speakers  
Before you begin  
Before you install the DVD-RAM drive, read the information in this section on  
handling precautions and on using the drive controls and connectors.  
Handling precautions  
Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive.  
v Keep the DVD-RAM drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install  
the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement can cause static  
electricity buildup.  
v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the  
components inside the drive housing.  
v Do not force insertion of the IDE or power cables. Doing so might damage  
the connector or the drive.  
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Drive controls and connectors  
The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls  
and connectors.  
Front view of the drive  
ꢀ1ꢁDisc drawer  
This drawer is where you load and unload a disc.  
ꢀ2ꢁHeadphone jack  
This jack provides audio output to the headphones.  
ꢀ3ꢁVolume control  
This dial controls the headphone volume.  
ꢀ4ꢁBusy indicator  
This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to, or plays a disc.  
ꢀ5ꢁEmergency eject hole  
This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the  
drive.  
ꢀ6ꢁOpen/Close button  
This button opens and closes the disc drawer when you push it.  
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Rear view of the drive  
Pin 1  
ꢀ1ꢁReserved  
ꢀ2ꢁAudio-out connector  
This connector transmits the analog audio signals to an audio adapter.  
ꢀ3ꢁConfiguration pins  
These pins are used to set the drive configuration.  
ꢀ4ꢁIDE port  
This connects the DVD-RAM drive to the IDE cable.  
ꢀ5ꢁPower connector  
This connects the DVD-RAM drive to the power cable.  
Installing the drive  
Follow these steps to install the DVD-RAM drive:  
Step 1. Opening the computer  
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.  
2. Unplug all power cords from the computer and all attached devices.  
3. Remove the cover from the computer. Refer to your computer  
documentation for instructions on removing the computer cover.  
Step 2. Unpacking the drive  
1. Before opening the antistatic bag that the drive is packed in, touch the bag  
to an unpainted metal surface for at least two seconds. This drains the  
static electricity from the package and your body.  
2. Remove the drive from the bag.  
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If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat, padded  
surface, such as a magazine, and place the drive on the antistatic bag.  
Step 3. Setting the configuration jumpers  
You can configure your drive as master ꢀ1ꢁ, slave ꢀ2ꢁ, or cable-select ꢀ3ꢁ, as  
shown.  
Use the following guidelines to determine the correct configuration for your  
DVD-RAM drive.  
v Configure the DVD-RAM drive as a master if it will be the only device that  
is connected to an IDE cable. This is the preset configuration.  
v Configure the DVD-RAM drive as a slave if it will be the second device on  
an IDE cable. Be sure to configure the other device as a master. In some  
cases, a hard disk drive might require a master with slave presentjumper  
setting when another device on the same cable is configured as a slave. For  
more information on setting configuration jumpers on other devices, refer to  
the documentation that comes with your computer device.  
v Some non-IBM computers use special ATA cables with two wires reversed in  
the device connectors so that the drives can be configured by the cable  
instead of by jumper position. Use the cable-select position only for  
computers that are equipped with these special cables. See the  
documentation that comes with your computer to determine if your ATA  
adapter requires that you place the jumpers in the cable-select position.  
If you place the jumpers in the cable-select position, the IDE cable  
automatically assigns the master and slave settings based on the position of  
the drive on the cable. You must use the cable-select setting for this cabling  
system whether the DVD-RAM drive is the only device or the second device  
connected to the cable. The drive closest to the IDE controller is  
automatically the master drive. Any other devices on the IDE cable must  
also be set to cable-select.  
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Step 4. Mounting the drive in the bay  
Attention: Be sure to use the M3 x 5-mm mounting screws in the option  
package when you are driving screws directly into the drive. Using screws that  
are too long might damage the drive.  
You can mount the DVD-RAM drive horizontally or vertically in the computer.  
If you mount the drive vertically, you must secure any discs that you place  
into the drive before the drive tray is closed, or the DVD-RAM drive will not  
be able to read the disc properly. For more information on securing discs in a  
vertically mounted drive, go to Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive″  
1. Slide the drive into the bay. Your computer might have specific required  
procedures for installing storage devices. For more information on storage  
devices, refer to the documentation that comes with your computer.  
2. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive  
housing or mounting bracket.  
3. Thread the screws in loosely to check their position. Two screws are usually  
used on each side. Verify that the alignment is correct; then tighten the  
screws to secure the drive. Do not overtighten.  
Step 5. Attaching the cables to the drive  
The following diagram shows where to connect the cables to the drive.  
The following is an illustration of the internal audio cable that comes with  
your option package.  
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1. Connect the dual-connector end of the included internal audio cable ꢀ1ꢁto  
the audio-out connector on the DVD-ROM drive.  
2. Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector ꢀ2ꢁto the IDE connector on the drive.  
Align the cable so that the color-coded edge is closest to the power cable  
connector ꢀ3ꢁ. Use the IDE cable that is provided with this option if there  
is no cable attached to the IDE port or if there is only one device connector  
on the computer IDE cable. The IDE cable can have up to three connectors.  
For the best signal quality when you are connecting only one device to the  
IDE cable, connect one end of the cable to the IDE port, and connect the  
other end of the cable to the device. Do not use the middle connector.  
If you are connecting two devices to the IDE cable, connect one end of the  
cable to the IDE port, and connect the master and slave devices to the  
remaining connectors on the other end. Many computers have two cables  
for atttaching up to four ATA devices. For best performance, attach fast  
devices (hard disk drives) to the cable that is connected to the primary IDE  
port, and connect the DVD-RAM drive or other slower devices (CD-ROM  
drives, tape drives, diskette drives) to the cable that is connected to the  
secondary IDE port.  
3. Attach a four-pin power cable ꢀ3ꢁto the power connector on the DVD-RAM  
drive.  
Be sure that the cables will not be pinched or crowded by the computer  
cover and that all other cable and power connections are secure.  
Step 6. Completing the hardware installation  
1. Be sure that the DVD-RAM drive is securely mounted and that the  
connectors are firmly attached.  
2. Be sure that the cables do not interfere with the computer cover, and that  
they do not block the power-supply fan blades or airflow paths.  
3. Reinstall the computer cover.  
4. Reconnect all external devices.  
5. Plug all power cords into the wall outlets.  
Step 7. Verifying device driver installation in Windows NT  
Some IBM computers with preinstalled Windows NT 4.0 contain a PIIXIDE  
device driver. This device driver replaces the Windows NT 4.0 native ATAPI  
device driver and provides DMA support. The drive will not work if both the  
ATAPI and PIIXIDE device drivers are enabled at the same time. If both device  
drivers are enabled at the same time, open the Control Panel, and set the  
Startup parameter of ATAPI.SYS to Disabled.  
Step 8. Installing the InstantWrite software  
To install the InstantWrite software, do the following:  
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1. Insert the InstantWrite SoftwareCD in the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM drive of  
your computer.  
2. Double-click My Computer.  
3. Double-click the icon for your CD-ROM or DVD-RAM drive.  
4. Double-click SETUP.EXE. The Install Wizard window opens.  
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
6. When you are prompted, restart your computer.  
Step 9. Installing support software  
If you will be using the drive as a data-only DVD-RAM drive or as a CD-ROM  
drive, you have completed the installation and do not need to install support  
software. For more information on maintaining your drive, see Care and  
If you will be installing the MPEG-2 decoding software for Windows Me,  
Windows 98 or Windows 95 OSR2, continue with Step 10.  
If you will be installing the MPEG-2 decoding software for Windows NT 4.0,  
If you will be installing the MPEG-2 software for Windows 2000 go to Step  
Step 10. Enabling Direct Memory Access in Windows 98,  
Windows 95 OSR2, or Windows ME  
Before you install the MPEG-2 decoding software, be sure that the direct  
memory access (DMA) of your DVD-RAM drive has been enabled in Windows  
98, Windows 95 OSR2, or Windows Me, otherwise the video and audio  
playback quality might be poor.  
To enable DMA for Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, or Windows Me, do the  
following:  
1. Click Start.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Click Control Panel.  
4. Double-click System.  
5. Click the Device Manager tab.  
6. Double-click CD-ROM.  
7. Select the DVD-RAM device in the menu display.  
8. Click Properties.  
9. Click the Settings tab to view the DMA option in the Options window.  
10. Select the check box next to DMA.  
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11. Click OK.  
12. Click OK again.  
13. Click Close.  
14. Restart your computer to enable the DMA of your DVD-RAM drive.  
Step 11. Installing the MPEG-2 Decoding software for  
Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, or Windows Me.  
Note: Before installing MPEG-2 decodingsoftware, be sure to read Changing  
the DVD region codeon page 1-17to familiarize yourself with the  
region-code concept.  
To install the MPEG-2 Decoding software for Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2,  
or Windows Me, do the following:  
1. Close any programs that are running.  
2. Insert the MPEG-2 decoding software CD into your DVD-RAM drive.  
3. If the Installation window opens automatically, go to step 8. Otherwise,  
continue with step 4.  
4. Click Start.  
5. Click Run.  
6. Type e:\SETUP.EXE, where e is the drive letter for your DVD-RAM drive.  
7. Click OK.  
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.  
9. Restart Windows. The installation is complete.  
For information on using MPEG-2 decoding software, go to Using the  
Step 12. Verifying device driver software for Windows NT 4.0  
If you are using Windows NT 4.0, refer to the documentation that comes with  
your computer to determine if the IDE controller on your computer supports  
DMA transfers.  
If your computer IDE controller does not support DMA transfers, you must go  
to the Web site for the manufacturer of the system board in your computer,  
and download and install the Windows NT 4.0 DMA device driver, using  
instructions that are provided on the Web site.  
The following is a list of manufacturer Web sites that contain Windows NT 4.0  
DMA device drivers for system boards:  
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Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for information on  
other system-board manufacturers.  
When you have located the Windows NT 4.0 DMA device driver  
recommended by your system board manufacturer, download and extract it to  
a directory on your hard drive. For more directions, go to Step 14. Enabling  
Step 13. Installing the MPEG-2 Decoding software for  
Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000  
Note: Before installing MPEG-2 Decodingsoftware, be sure to read Changing  
the DVD region codeon page 1-17to familiarize yourself with the  
region-code concept.  
To install the MPEG-2 Decoding software for Windows NT 4.0, do the  
following:  
1. Close any programs that are running.  
2. Insert the MPEG-2 Decoding software CD into your DVD-RAM drive.  
3. If the Installation window opens, go to step 4. Otherwise, continue with  
step 4. If the installation window does not open, double-click My  
Computer, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon; then double-click the  
Setup icon.  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.  
5. Restart Windows.  
6. If you have Windows NT use instructions given in Step 14. Enabling DMA  
for Windows NT 4.0to enable DMA in Windows NT 4.0, or your video  
and audio playback might be poor.  
7. If you have Windows 2000, use instructions given in Step 15. Enabling  
Step 14. Enabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0  
Note: Before enabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0, be sure to read Step 12.  
determine if your computer can perform this upgrade procedure. If you  
do not perform this procedure correctly, your operating system might  
lock up. Therefore, be sure to build an Emergency Repair Disk before  
you use the following upgrade instructions. If you are not familiar with  
the procedure for building an Emergency Repair Disk, press F1 to obtain  
instructions from the Windows NT online help.  
Note: Be sure that your Windows NT 4.0 operating system has the latest  
Service Pack for Windows NT that is provided by Microsoft. Refer to the  
documentation that comes with your computer to determine if there is  
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an Intel chipset in your computer. For more information on installing  
Windows NT Service Packs, visit the Microsoft Web site at  
To enable DMA in Windows NT 4.0, do the following:  
1. Log on as an administrator.  
2. Disable the CD-ROM device driver using the following instructions:  
a. Double-click My Computer.  
b. Click Start.  
c. Select Settings.  
d. Click Control Panel.  
e. Double-click Devices.  
f. Select the ATAPI device.  
g. Click Startup.  
h. Click Disabled; then click OK. Disregard displayed warnings.  
i. Select the PIIXIDE device.  
j. Click Startup.  
k. Click Disabled; then click OK. Disregard displayed warnings.  
l. Select the ATAPIdevice.  
m. Click Startup.  
n. Click Disabled and then click OK. Disregard displayed warnings.  
3. Upgrade the CD-ROM device driver using the following instructions:  
a. Double-click My Computer.  
b. Click Start.  
c. Select Settings.  
d. Click Control Panel.  
e. Double-click SCSI adapters.  
f. Click the Drivers tab.  
g. Select the IDE CD-ROM device driver; then click Remove and Yes.  
h. Click Add.  
i. Browse to the directory that was created in Step 12 (page 1-9) when  
you visited the Web site for the system board manufacturer.  
j. Select the system board manufacturer device driver and click Open.  
The SCSI adapter will now be identified by your system board  
manufacturer.  
k. Click OK.  
l. Click OK.  
m. Click Yes to restart your computer. If your computer starts properly,  
you have successfully completed the installation of the DMA device  
drivers.  
If your computer fails to start properly, go to the next step.  
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n. During the start process, select the Last Known Good option. If you  
are unfamiliar with this technique, refer to the documentation that  
comes with your Windows NT operating system or go to the Microsoft  
o. If your computer still does not start after following the procedure in  
the previous step, use the Emergency Repair Disk you created in the  
beginning of Step 14 on page 1-10 to restore the computer to a  
working state.  
Step 15. Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 systems  
To enable DMA for Windows 2000, do the following:  
1. Click Start, move cursor to Settings and click Control Panel.  
2. Double-click System.  
3. Click the Hardware tab.  
4. Click the Device Manager button.  
5. Click on the IDE ATA/ATAPI controller to open out the tree.  
6. Click on the device that corresponds to the controller where your  
DVD-RAM is located (Primary IDE or Secondary IDE).  
7. Click the Advanced Settings tab.  
8. Select the Transfer Mode pulldown menu and select DMA if available.  
9. Click OK.  
10. Click Close to close the System Properties window. A message appears  
informing you that the system settings have changed.  
11. Click OK to restart the system.  
Using the DVD-RAM drive  
This section contains information on using the DVD-RAM drive.  
Write protecting the cartridge  
DVD-RAM cartridges can be write protected to prevent accidental loss of data.  
1. Insert the tip of a ball point pen into the hole located in the Protectslot of  
the cartridge ꢀ1ꢁand push the slider towards the top of the cartridge ꢀ2ꢁto  
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protect the media.  
2. Reverse the procedure to enable writing on the media again.  
Using single- and double-sided DVD-RAM media  
DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions.  
2.6 GB and 4.7 GB versions are single-sided and are available in Type I or Type  
II cartridges. 5.2 GB and 9.4 GB versions are double-sided and are available in  
Type II cartridges. To access the data on both sides of the media, you must  
remove the cartridge from the drive, turn it over, and re-insert it in the drive.  
For convenience, double-sided cartridges are labeled side A and side B.  
Removing the disc from the cartridge  
DVD-RAM Type II discs may be removed from the cartridge for use in  
DVD-ROM drives.  
Removing the disc from the cartridge  
Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tabꢀ1ꢁ. To  
remove the disc, use a ball point pen to push down on the cartridge lid lock  
ꢀ2ꢁand pull the cartridge lid ꢀ3ꢁout to eject the disc. With the cartridge lid  
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open the disc will eject. Do not touch the recording side of the disc when  
handling the bare media.  
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Returning the disc to the cartridge  
To return the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of disc ꢀ1ꢁwith the  
DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid ꢀ2ꢁ.  
A clicking sound will ensure the lid door is closed.  
Precautions for handling  
Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints,  
smears, or scratches may effect and damage recording and playback of the  
disc. To clean dust or other debris use a CD Cleaning Kit. Use a soft, dry cloth  
to clean the disc. Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a  
disc, write only on the printed label side using a soft felt-tip marker. Keep out  
of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to  
either side of the disc.  
Using the DVD-RAM drive with CDs and DVDs  
To read a data disc, do the following:  
1. Turn on the computer.  
2. Press the Open/Close button on the front of the DVD-RAM drive.  
3. Insert the disc or cartridge in the tray with the label facing up.  
4. Close the tray by pressing the Open/Close button or by gently pushing in  
the loading tray.  
Attention: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the loading  
tray.  
5. Wait for the DVD-RAM drive busy indicator to stop lighting; then  
double-click My Computer.  
6. Verify that the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM icon is displayed.  
7. Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM icon.  
8. Verify that you can view the disc files on the displayed list.  
Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive  
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The DVD-RAM drive has two plastic clips near the front of the loading tray  
that must be lifted up to secure a bare disc for vertical mounting operation. To  
raise the clips, open the tray, remove any discs that might be present, and push  
the clips up using the side tabs by pushing from the underside of the tray.  
To insert the disc, slide it forward against the spring-loaded tray until the disc  
clears the front tabs, and then allow the spring to slide the disc back under the  
tabs.  
To remove the disc, slide it forward against the spring until it clears the front  
tabs and lift it from the tray.  
Note: If you insert a DVD-RAM cartridge, you will have to raise the clips  
again before inserting a bare disc in the vertical orientation.  
Manually ejecting a disc  
If the drive becomes defective and will not allow the disc to eject, turn off the  
computer and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool. The straightened  
end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.). Insert the extended end into the  
emergency eject hole on the front of the drive (see Front viewof the driveon  
page 1-3). Push the paper clip until the tray opens. Gently pull out the tray  
until you can remove the disc.  
Using the MPEG-2 decoding software  
This section describes how to use and customize the MPEG-2 decoding  
software. You can find current information on MPEG-2 decodingsoftware in the  
readme file on the MPEG-2 decoding software CD.  
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Changing the DVD region code  
Attention: Regionalization and Copy Protection (the DVD region code) uses  
the content scramble system (CSS) standard to prevent unauthorized  
duplication of the intellectual property rights distributed on DVDs. It was  
originally requested by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to  
address video piracy, but is applicable to any content. CSS works by inhibiting  
the transmission of unencrypted data without proper authorization. Playback  
systems must license CSS to decode the encrypted data.  
The CSS specification divides the world into seven unique regions. Content  
designated for one region cannot be read by playback systems in another  
region. While CSS is used to prevent digital copies of the DVD content,  
another technology devised by Macrovision is used to prevent analog copies of  
the DVD content. The Macrovision standard is a scrambling system that has  
been widely used by the movie industry to prevent unauthorized duplication  
of video content using commercial VCRs. DVD playback systems must support  
both CSS and Macrovision copy protection standards.  
If you relocate to a different region of the world, you can use the MPEG-2  
Decoding software to change the region code.  
Note: You can change the DVD region code only five times. After you make  
five region code changes, the drive can play only MPEG-2 video titles  
that are associated with the fifth region code that you set.  
To change the region code, do the following:  
1. Turn on your computer and start your operating system.  
2. Click Start.  
3. Select Programs.  
4. Click MPEG-2 Decoding Software.  
5. Click the Properties icon to open the Properties window.  
6. Click the General Properties tab.  
7. Select the correct region code for your country.  
8. Click OK so that changes take effect.  
Care and maintenance  
This section includes information on taking care of your DVD-RAM drive and  
the CDs and DVDs that you use with the drive.  
Installation and users guide 1-17  
 
Caring for a CD or DVD  
Digital discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept  
clean to ensure that they remain readable. The following precautions help to  
prolong the life of your discs.  
Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can damage the disc and  
cause data loss.  
v Handle the disc by the edges or the center hole. Do not touch the surface of  
the disc.  
v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the edge  
with a soft, lint-free cloth.  
v Do not write on the surface.  
v Do not place the disc in direct sunlight.  
v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.  
v Do not bend the disc.  
Caring for the DVD-RAM drive  
To protect your DVD-RAM drive during operation, observe the following  
precautions:  
v Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or  
damage the drive.  
v Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:  
High humidity  
High temperature  
Excessive dust  
Mechanical vibration  
Sudden shock or dropping  
Placement on an inclined surface  
Direct sunlight  
Sudden temperature changes  
v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.  
v Do not stack objects on the drive.  
v Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.  
v Remove any discs from the disc drawer and make sure that the drawer is  
closed before moving the drive unit.  
v Keep the original packing materials. If you need to ship the drive unit to a  
different location, use the original packing materials to ensure that the drive  
is transported safely.  
1-18 IBM 9.4/4.7 GB DVD-RAM Drive: Users Guide  

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