IBM 73P4518 manual Features, v Easy connection, v Top loading, v Conformance to multiple standards

Chapter 3. Features

The following list contains features of the IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive:

vEasy connection

Since this product incorporates the interface conforming to the USB 2.0 High Speed, it can be connected or disconnected to or from your computer easily even when the power of the computer is on. IBM Docks and Port Replicators with AC power are supported.

vConformance to media manufactured by major media manufacturers

This product is best tuned to almost all the CD and DVD media manufactured by major media manufacturers and the media written by this product realizes a very high write quality. Therefore, this drive can be used with little concern for compatibility issues.

vIncorporation of the buffer underrun prevention function

This product incorporates the buffer underrun prevention function which helps to prevent buffer underrun errors that cause a write failure onto the CD.

vTop loading

This product has a top loading mechanism that allows easy loading and ejection of a disc. The top cover can be opened manually or by using software that works with the computer.

vConformance to multiple standards

This drive conforms with industry standard specifications for CD-RW and CD-R media. This drive is compliant with DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-R specifications (read only).

vNo power adapter configuration

This drive Reads and/or Writes with the USB 2.0 port connections only.

This user’s manual on the CD included with this option describes how to set up the Combo Drive, how to connect it to a personal computer, and how to operate it. Read the instruction manual of your computer as well.

The CD also includes software applications for use with the Combo Drive. They will automatically install by clicking on them.

Read this instruction manual carefully before use for proper handling and operations of the Combo Drive.

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