Lenovo DVD Recorder GP20N User Manual

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GP20N  
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Contents  
Extension cords and related devices ......................................................................xi  
Batteries .....................................................................................................................xii  
Product description ................................................................................................... 1  
Locating the controls ................................................................................................. 2  
Main features .............................................................................................................. 4  
Removing the drive ................................................................................................... 9  
Maintaining the drive .............................................................................................. 10  
Caring for the drive ........................................................................................... 10  
Cleaning the drive ............................................................................................. 10  
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Using the DVD-RAM media ............................................................................ 13  
Using the CD-Rs and CD-RWs media ............................................................ 14  
Using the DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs media ............. 14  
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..................................................15  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity ..... 21  
Directive (RoHS) ....................................................................27  
China RoHS ............................................................................................................... 27  
Turkish statement of compliance ........................................................................... 27  
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Safety information  
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.  
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.  
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.  
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Avant  
d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.  
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety  
Information.  
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.  
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.  
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.  
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer  
dette produktet.  
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla  
Sicurezza.  
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.  
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General safety guidelines  
Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury  
and property damage.  
Service  
Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do  
so by the Customer Support Center. Use only a service provider who  
is approved to repair your particular product.  
Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer.  
These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or  
CRUs. Lenovo expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides  
documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for  
customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all  
instructions when performing such replacements. The Off  
state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that  
voltage levels inside a product are zero. Always make sure  
that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged  
from any power source before you attempt the replacement. If  
you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer  
Support Center.  
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Power cords and power adapters  
Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the  
product manufacturer.  
Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object.  
Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray,  
crack or crimp. This can present a safety hazard.  
Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped  
over, or pinched by objects.  
Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do  
not leave your cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on  
floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short  
circuit, particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by  
misuse. Liquids can also cause gradual corrosion of the power cord  
terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can  
eventually result in overheating.  
Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order  
and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and  
completely plugged into receptacles.  
Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input  
pins and/or shows signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at  
the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter.  
Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either  
end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord  
appears to have been damaged in any way.  
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Extension cords and related devices  
Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power  
supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the  
electrical requirements of the product. Never overload these devices.  
If power strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip  
input rating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have  
questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings.  
Plugs and outlets  
If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your  
computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use  
the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician.  
Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the  
manufacturer to obtain a replacement.  
Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug. This plug  
fits only into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. Do  
not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non-  
grounded outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact  
an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet  
with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical  
outlet. The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the  
branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for more information if  
you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.  
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Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily  
accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend  
power cords in a way that will stress the cords.  
Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet  
carefully.  
Batteries  
All personal computers manufactured by Lenovo contain a non-  
rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock.  
In addition many mobile products such as notebook PCs utilize a  
rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable  
mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have  
been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with  
Lenovo approved parts.  
Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture,  
or incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts. Do not  
expose the battery to water or other liquids. Only recharge the battery  
pack strictly according to instructions included in the product  
documentation.  
Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat,  
which can cause gasses or flame to “vent” from the battery pack or  
coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge  
from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery  
leads, stop using the battery and obtain a replacement from the  
battery manufacturer.  
Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of  
time. For some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion  
batteries), leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could  
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increase the risk of a battery short circuit, which could shorten the life  
of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let  
rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store  
these batteries in a discharged state.  
Heat and product ventilation  
Computers, AC power adapters, and many accessories can generate  
heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Always follow  
these basic precautions:  
• Do not leave your computer, AC power adapter, or accessories in  
contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended  
period when the products are functioning or when the battery is  
charging. Your computer, AC power adapter, and many  
accessories produce some heat during normal operation. Extended  
contact with the body could cause discomfort or, potentially, a skin  
burn.  
• Do not charge the battery or operate your computer, AC power  
adapter, or accessories near flammable materials or in explosive  
environments.  
• Ventilation slots, fans, and heat sinks are provided with the  
product for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features  
might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a  
bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover, or  
disable these features.  
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Chapter 1. About the Lenovo USB  
Portable DVD Burner  
This chapter contains product description, installation requirements  
and main features of the Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner (hereafter  
referred to as the drive).  
Product description  
The Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner is a portable DVD and CD  
recordable drive that easily attaches to the USB 2.0 connectors on  
your computer through a USB data cable and a USB power cable. The  
drive conforms with industry standard specifications for DVD-RAM,  
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R (dual layer), DVD+R  
(double layer), CD-RW, CD-R, and CD-ROM media.  
Notice: There is no USB power cable for this model, but the drive can  
be powered up directly by USB data cable.  
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Locating the controls  
The following figure shows the locations of the controls on the drive.  
1 Disc tray  
Used to firmly seat the medium with the label  
facing up on the disc tray.  
Attention: Push the CD/DVD medium down  
until it clicks and is secured in the center.  
2 LED indicator  
The LED indicates the status of the drive.  
LED blinks once: indicates that the drive is  
powered by the computer no matter you  
connect the USB data cable or USB power  
cable to your computer; or indicates that you  
have pressed the Eject button and the disc tray  
will be ejected.  
LED blinks and stops: indicates that the drive  
detects no data.  
LED glitters: indicates that the drive is writing  
or reading the data on the medium.  
3 Eject button  
Press this button to open the disc tray.  
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Attention: An electrical locking mechanism is  
used in this drive so that an erroneous operation  
does not open the to disc tray during write. Make  
sure that the power is on and the drive is not in  
operation before pressing the Eject button to open  
the disc tray.  
If the disc tray cannot be opened when you press  
the Eject button, or if the disc tray needs to be  
opened when the power is not supplied from the  
USB power cable, use the emergency eject hole 4  
in the front panel of the drive.  
Check that nothing is placed in front of the disc  
tray when ejecting.  
4 Emergency eject  
The emergency eject is used for ejecting the  
medium in an emergency when the drive is  
powered off. Insert a paper clip into the  
emergency eject hole to open the disc tray.  
5 DC IN connector  
6 USB connector  
Used to connect the USB power cable.  
Used to connect the USB data cable.  
Hardware and software requirements  
To use the drive, your computer must meet the following  
requirements:  
• Two USB 2.0 connectors available  
• Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista operating  
system  
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Main features  
The main features of the Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner include:  
Easy connection  
The drive incorporates the interface conforming to the USB 2.0 High  
Speed standard. Thus, it can easily be connected to or disconnected  
from your computer when the computer is powered on.  
Conformance to media manufactured by major media  
manufacturers  
The drive can play almost all the CD and DVD media  
manufactured by major media manufacturers. Also, the media  
written by the drive guarantee a high write quality.  
Note: For more information on write and read speeds, see  
Appendix A, “Product specifications,” on page 19.  
Incorporation of the buffer underrun prevention function  
The drive incorporates the buffer underrun prevention function,  
which helps to prevent buffer underrun errors that cause a write  
failure onto the CD and DVD media.  
Tray loading  
The drive has a tray-loading mechanism that allows easy loading  
and ejection of a medium. The tray can be opened manually or by  
using software that works with the computer.  
Power configuration  
The drive operates with one USB power cable and one USB data  
cable.  
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Chapter 2. Installing and Using the  
Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner  
This chapter provides information on how to install, use, remove and  
maintain the Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner.  
Installing the drive  
Before installing the drive, check the locations of the controls on the  
drive. See “Locating the controls” on page 2.  
Connecting the drive  
This section provides instructions to connect the drive to your  
computer with the provided USB data cable and USB power cable.  
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To connect the drive to your computer, do the following:  
1. Turn on your computer.  
2. Insert the DC connector 4 of the USB power cable into the DC IN  
connector on the drive.  
3. Insert the USB A plug 2 of the USB power cable into the USB  
connector on your computer.  
4. Insert the USB Mini-B plug 3 of the USB data cable into the USB  
connector on the drive.  
5. Insert the USB A plug 1 of the USB data cable into the USB  
connector on your computer.  
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Loading the media  
To load the media into the disc tray of the drive, do the following:  
1. Press the Eject button of the drive to open the disc tray.  
2. Place the medium on the tray with the label facing upward. Align  
the center hole of the medium with the clamp at the center of the  
tray and securely fit the medium in by pressing the outer vicinity  
of the center hole.  
3. Gently close the disc tray and push the disc tray in until it is  
completely locked.  
Note: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the disc tray.  
If the disc tray does not open when you press the Eject button,  
see “Manually ejecting the media” for more information.  
4. The LED indicator glitters if the medium is correctly loaded and  
recognized by the drive.  
Ejecting the media  
To eject the media from the disc tray of the drive, do the following:  
1. Press the Eject button of the drive to automatically open the disc  
tray.  
2. Carefully lift the edge of the medium from the disc tray while  
pressing the center section of the clamp.  
3. Gently close the disc tray until it is completely locked.  
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Manually ejecting the media  
If you press the Eject button and the disc tray does not slide out, you  
can use the emergency eject function to eject the media.  
To manually eject the medium from the disc tray of the drive, do the  
following:  
1. Turn off the computer  
2. Straighten a large paper clip to form a tool, as shown in the figure  
below.  
Note: The straightened end must extend at least 45 mm  
(1.8 inches).  
3. Insert the extended end into the emergency eject hole on the front  
panel of the drive.  
4. Push the paper clip until the disc tray opens.  
5. Gently pull out the disc tray until you can remove the medium.  
CAUTION:  
Be sure the drive is powered off when using the emergency eject.  
Use the Eject button instead of the emergency eject except in an  
emergency.  
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Removing the drive  
Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems have the native  
drivers for USB DVD burner. When the drive is connected, Windows  
will automatically install the appropriate driver and the drive will be  
ready for use. You do not have to perform any special installation or  
removal procedures. However, to avoid any data error, it is  
recommended that you remove the drive from your system by  
performing the following procedure.  
1. Exit the program that uses the drive.  
2. Make sure that the LED indicator of the drive is off.  
3. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray.  
4. Select the drive name to remove. The Safe to Remove Hardware  
confirmation window opens.  
Note: The confirmation window message indicated above may  
differ depending on the versions of your operating system.  
Refer to the instruction manual of your computer or  
operating system for details.  
5. Click OK. The drive is safely removed from the system.  
6. Remove the USB data cable from the USB connector of the  
computer.  
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Maintaining the drive  
This section provides maintenance information for the drive.  
Caring for the drive  
To protect your drive during operation, observe these precautions:  
• Remove the medium from the drive before moving the drive.  
• Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.  
• Do not stack objects on the drive.  
• Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.  
• Do not push hard on the top of the drive.  
• Do not operate the drive under any of these conditions:  
– High temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight  
– Excessive vibration, sudden shock, or inclined surface  
– Excessive dust  
Cleaning the drive  
Wipe off the dust on the drive using a soft cloth. If the dust is  
persistent, use a cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent  
after squeezing all the water out. If liquid is allowed into the drive, it  
may cause a serious malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. When  
cleaning with liquid, be sure to remove the USB power cable and the  
USB data cable from the drive after disconnecting the drive from  
your computer.  
Do not apply solvents such as benzene or thinner. Chemical cleaners  
for home or industrial use may damage the coating of the drive.  
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Chapter 3. Working with the Lenovo USB  
Portable DVD Burner  
This chapter provides information on how to use media when  
working with the Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner.  
Before you begin  
For best results, review these guidelines before using the drive:  
• Do not move your host computer or drive while formatting or  
writing to a medium as this might cause data errors. Also,  
minimize typing while formatting or writing to a medium, as this  
might also cause data errors.  
• Keep the host computer and USB drive on a flat surface when  
writing to a medium.  
• Turn the screen saver off. Using a screen saver might interrupt the  
formatting and writing process.  
• Do not put your host computer into hibernation or suspend mode  
while writing to a medium.  
Note: The read and write results of the drive depend upon the  
quality and features of the DVD or CD medium used.  
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Using the media  
This section contains important information and instructions on how  
to use the media in the drive.  
Handling and caring for the media  
Carefully handle and clean media, especially writable media types  
such as CD-R and CD-RW media, so that they remain readable. You  
can prolong the life of your media by using these precautions:  
Always store media in their original packaging.  
Always store media out of direct sunlight.  
Always store media away from direct heat sources.  
Remove media from the computer when not in use.  
Check media for cracks before each use.  
IMPORTANT: Do not use media that are cracked.  
Do not force media into the computer or packaging.  
Do not bend or flex media.  
Do not use commercial cleaners to clean media.  
Do not write on the surface of media.  
Handle media by the edges or the center hole.  
Do not touch the surface of media.  
To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe media from the center to the  
edge with a soft, lint-free cloth.  
Attention: Wiping a medium using a circular motion can cause data loss.  
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Using the DVD-RAM media  
DVD-RAM media are available in single-sided and double-sided  
versions.  
The 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB versions are single-sided. The 9.4 GB version is  
double-sided. To access the data on both sides of a medium, you  
must remove the medium from the drive, turn it over, and re-insert it  
into the drive. DVD-RAM media must be removed from the cartridge  
before using this drive.  
Using the CDs and DVDs media  
To use CDs and DVDs, do the following:  
1. Turn on the computer.  
2. Press the Eject button on the front panel of the drive.  
3. Insert a medium in the disc tray with the label facing up.  
4. Close the drive by gently closing the disc tray.  
5. Wait for the drive LED indicator to glitter.  
6. Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW icon.  
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Using the CD-Rs and CD-RWs media  
The drive can write to both CD-R and CD-RW media. CD-R media  
can not be erased, but can be used with standard CD-ROM drives  
and CD players.  
You can use CD-R media to record audio tracks, store data, archive  
files, and copy files from another CD.  
CD-RW media can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with  
newer Multi-Read and CD-RW-compatible CD-ROM and DVD-ROM  
drives. You can use CD-RW media to back up, store, and update files  
or to copy files from another CD.  
Notes:  
1. CD-R media are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW media are  
not playable on most audio CD players.  
2. Ultra Speed CD-RW media writing is supported.  
Using the DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs, and  
DVD-RWs media  
The drive can write to both DVD-R and DVD-RW media. DVD-R  
media cannot be erased, but can be used with standard DVD-ROM  
drives and DVD players.  
You can use DVD-R media to record audio tracks, store data, archive  
files, and copy files from another DVD. Double or dual layer media  
has a storage capacity of up to 8.5 GB.  
DVD-RW media can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only  
with newer Multi-Read and DVD-RW-compatible DVD-ROM  
drives. You can use DVD-RW media to back up, store, and update  
files or to copy files from another DVD.  
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting  
Computer problems can be caused by hardware, software, or user  
errors. The information in this section will help you solve problems  
or gather helpful information you can pass on to a service technician.  
You might also need to refer to your computer or operating-system  
publications.  
Review this list for any problem descriptions that might fit your  
situation:  
The Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner is not recognized by the  
operating system.  
Ensure that the USB data cable goes from the host computer to the  
USB connector of the drive. Ensure that the USB power cable goes  
from the host computer to the USB connector of the drive.  
You cannot create a multi-session medium.  
Be sure that there is enough space left on the medium for another  
session. Writing a session requires lead-in and lead-out space (about  
15 MB) in addition to the data that is recorded.  
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You cannot successfully write to a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R,  
DVD-RAM, or DVD-RW medium.  
To solve the problem, do the following:  
1. Make sure both the USB data cable and the USB power cable are  
connected.  
2. Verify that the process is not being interrupted by a screen saver,  
an antivirus program, an Internet or e-mail program, or other  
software. Disable the functions that might interrupt the write  
operation.  
Note: Replace the medium if it is damaged or scratched.  
3. Verify that the hard disk has been defragmented.  
4. Consult the hard disk drive manufacturer or vendor if an older  
hard disk drive is conducting a thermal recalibration during a  
write operation.  
5. Disable the Windows Auto Insert Notify function on your optical  
CD-ROM and CD-RW drives.  
You cannot eject a CD or DVD medium.  
To solve the problem, ensure that the drive is not in the process of  
writing to a medium, and then do the following:  
1. Right-click on the drive in My Computer.  
2. Select Eject to eject the medium.  
3. Turn off the computer. Wait 45 seconds; then turn on the  
computer and press the Eject button again.  
4. If the above actions do not work, use the emergency eject. See  
“Manually ejecting the media” on page 8.  
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You cannot read from the CD or DVD medium after successfully  
writing to it.  
To solve the problem, do the following:  
1. If you can view the CD or DVD medium in another CD or DVD  
player or you can see previous sessions, the directory information  
might be damaged on the volume, making it unreadable.  
2. You might have a damaged CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM,  
or DVD-RW medium. Try a new medium or another brand of CD  
or DVD medium.  
3. If you can read from a CD-RW, DVD-RAM, or DVD-RW medium  
in the writing drive, but not in another Multi-Read drive, make  
sure that a correct CD/DVD reader program is installed in the  
computer.  
4. Avoid writing at the slower 1X speed unless required by your  
computer.  
5. Make sure both the USB data cable and the USB power cable are  
connected.  
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Appendix A. Product specifications  
This appendix includes the following information for the Lenovo  
USB Portable DVD Burner:  
Physical specifications  
Power requirements  
Environmental requirements  
Read speeds  
Write speeds  
Physical specifications  
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The physical specifications of the drive are listed in this table:  
Physical specifications  
Height  
Width  
24 mm (0.94 inch)  
156 mm (6.14 inches)  
165 mm (6.50 inches)  
380 g (0.84 pound)  
Length  
Weight  
Power requirements  
This table lists the power specifications for the drive. The power  
specifications are measured at the drive power connector and are  
nominal values.  
Power specifications  
Voltage  
Average  
Maximum  
USB Standard Bus Power 5 V DC  
850 mA  
1.6 A  
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Environmental requirements  
Specifications  
Temperature  
Relative humidity 15% to 80%  
Operational  
+5 °C to +40 °C  
Non-operational  
-30 °C to +60 °C  
10% to 90%  
Read Speeds  
Media  
Maximum Speed  
DVD-R/+R  
8x CAV  
8x CAV  
8x CAV  
8x CAV  
5x PCAV  
24x CAV  
DVD-RW/+RW  
DVD-R DL/+R DL  
DVD ROM  
DVD-RAM  
CD-R/RW/ROM  
Write Speeds  
Media  
Maximum speed  
8x CAV  
6x ZCLV/8x ZCLV  
6x ZCLV  
5x PCAV  
24x CAV  
DVD-R/+R  
DVD-RW/+RW  
DVD-R DL/+R DL  
DVD-RAM  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
24x ZCLV  
Note: 1x CD = 150 KB/s  
1x DVD = 1.385 MB/s  
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3
1 KB = 10 bytes, 1 KB/s = 10 bytes per second  
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6
1 MB = 10 bytes, 1 MB/s = 10 bytes per second  
1. Product-description data represents Lenovo’s design objectives and is provided for  
comparative purposes; actual results might vary based on a variety of factors. This  
product data does not constitute a warranty. Data is subject to change without notice.  
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Appendix B. Electronic emission notices  
The following information refers to the Lenovo USB Portable DVD  
Burner.  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
Declaration of Conformity  
Lenovo USB Portable DVD Burner  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help.  
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Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference  
caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or  
by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.  
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Responsible party:  
Lenovo (United States) Incorporated  
1009 Think Place - Building One  
Morrisville, NC 27560  
Phone Number: 919-294-5900  
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme  
NMB-003 du Canada.  
EU-EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) EN 55022 class B Statement of  
Compliance  
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:  
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Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur  
ElektromagnetischenVerträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den  
Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (früher 89/  
336/EWG) zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die  
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und  
hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein.  
Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern  
beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen  
auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden.  
Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der  
Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der  
Lenovo verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von  
Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt/eingebaut  
werden.  
Deutschland:  
Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische  
Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln Dieses Produkt entspricht dem  
“Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von  
Betriebsmitteln” EMVG (früher “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische  
Verträglichkeit von Geräten”). Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-  
Richtlinie 2004/108/EWG (früher 89/336/EWG) in der  
Bundesrepublik Deutschland.  
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die  
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG  
vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische  
Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004/  
108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), für Geräte der Klasse B.  
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Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen  
EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich  
für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die  
Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart.  
Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4:  
Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und  
EN 55022 Klasse B.  
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic  
Compatibility Directive  
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU  
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of  
the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo  
cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection  
requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the  
product, including the installation of option cards from other  
manufacturers.  
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European  
Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived  
for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection  
against interference with licensed communication devices.  
Avis de conformité à la directive de l’Union Européenne  
Le présent produit satisfait aux exigences de protection énoncées  
dans la directive 2004/108/EC du Conseil concernant le  
rapprochement des législations des Etats membres relatives à la  
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compatibilité électromagnétique. Lenovo décline toute responsabilité  
en cas de non-respect de cette directive résultant d’une modification  
non recommandée du produit, y compris l’ajout de cartes en option  
non Lenovo.  
Ce produit respecte les limites des caractéristiques d’immunité des  
appareils de traitement de l’information définies par la classe B de la  
norme européenne EN 55022 (CISPR 22). La conformité aux  
spécifications de la classe B offre une garantie acceptable contre les  
perturbations avec les appareils de communication agréés, dans les  
zones résidentielles.  
Unión Europea - Normativa EMC  
Este producto satisface los requisitos de protección del Consejo de la  
UE, Directiva 2004/108/EC en lo que a la legislatura de los Estados  
Miembros sobre compatibilidad electromagnética se refiere.  
Lenovo no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto  
deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de protección como resultado de  
una modificación no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste  
de tarjetas de opción que no sean Lenovo.  
Este producto ha sido probado y satisface los límites para Equipos  
Informáticos Clase B de conformidad con el Estándar Europeo EN  
55022. Los límites para los equipos de Clase B se han establecido para  
entornos residenciales típicos a fin de proporcionar una protección  
razonable contra las interferencias con dispositivos de comunicación  
licenciados.  
Unione Europea - Directiva EMC (Conformidad électromagnética)  
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Questo prodotto è conforme alle normative di protezione ai sensi  
della Direttiva del Consiglio dell’Unione Europea 2004/108/EC  
sull’armonizzazione legislativa degli stati membri in materia di  
compatibilità elettromagnetica.  
Lenovo non accetta responsabilità alcuna per la mancata conformità  
alle normative di protezione dovuta a modifiche non consigliate al  
prodotto, compresa l’installazione di schede e componenti di marca  
diversa da Lenovo.  
Le prove effettuate sul presente prodotto hanno accertato che esso  
rientra nei limiti stabiliti per le apparecchiature di informatica Classe  
B ai sensi del Norma Europea EN 55022. I limiti delle apparecchiature  
della Classe B sono stati stabiliti al fine di fornire ragionevole  
protezione da interferenze mediante dispositivi di comunicazione in  
concessione in ambienti residenziali tipici.  
Korea Class B Compliance  
Japan VCCI Class B Compliance  
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Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous  
Substances Directive (RoHS)  
China RoHS  
The information in the following table is applicable for products  
manufactured on or after March 1, 2007 for sale in the People’s  
Republic of China.  
Turkish statement of compliance  
The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of  
Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous  
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).  
Lenovo ürünü Turkiye cumhuriyeti'nin Elektrikli ve elektronik  
eçyalardaki zararli madde kullaniminin sinirlandirilmasi hakkindaki  
direktif çartlarina uygundur (EEE).  
ğ
EEE Yönetmeli ine Uygundur.  
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