Using the dvd-ram read function, Using single- and double-sided dvd-ram media, Removing the disc from the cartridge – IBM 10K3799 User Manual

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Using the DVD-RAM Read function

This section contains information on using the DVD-ROM with DVD-RAM
discs.

Using single- and double-sided DVD-RAM media

DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions.
Versions with 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB are available in Type I or Type II cartridges.
The 5.2 GB and 9.4 GB versions are double-sided and only available only 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 into the drive.
For convenience, double-sided media 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, with DVD-RAM Read capabilities. DVD-RAM Type I discs
cannot be removed from the cartridge and cannot be read by this drive.

Removing the disc from the Type II cartridge

Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tab

1 . To

remove the disc, use a ball point pen to push down on the cartridge lid
lock

2 and pull the cartridge lid out to eject the disc. With the cartridge

lid

3 open, the disc will eject. Do not touch the recording side of the disc

when handling the bare media.

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