IBM 22P6979 manual Software description, Before you begin, System requirements

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Software description

The User’s Guide and Software CD contains the following software:

vIBM RecordNow: With RecordNow, you can record your own CDs in a variety of ways. You can use the CD copier function to make backup copies of your CDs, or you can make data CDs from files on your hard disk drive. You can also create audio CDs from MP3 files or from other audio CDs.

vIBM Drive Letter Access (DLA): You can use DLA to access your CD-RW drive using a drive letter. You can copy files to recordable media using the windows command line or by using the drag-and-drop method.

vUDF Reader: You can use the UDF Reader to read CDs you wrote with DLA in other PCs.

vStorageGuard: You can use this program to monitor how much data you have backed up. This program also provides for easy Web updates of the recording software.

Before you begin

Read the following information before you start your installation. You must complete the following steps to install the drive:

1.Determine which IDE port to use and the corresponding configuration setting.

2.Place or change the configuration jumper on the drive (you might need to make changes to the configuration jumpers of other devices).

3.Install the drive in a drive bay.

4.Configure the system.

5.Install software.

If you do not understand these procedures or are unsure about your ability to perform all the procedures described, contact a qualified computer technician to install the CD-RW drive for you.

System requirements

Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the following system requirements.

vMinimum microprocessor: Intel® Pentium® processor (or the equivalent)

vMinimum RAM: 32 MB2

vAvailable IDE connection

vAvailable internal power connection

vAvailable 5.25-in. drive bay

vOne of the following operating systems:

–Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Me)

–Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

–Microsoft Windows XP

You might need a flathead or Phillips screwdriver to complete the installation. You might also need to refer to the documentation that comes with your computer. Be sure to have this documentation available.

2.When referring to memory storage capacity, MB means approximately 1 000 000 bytes; total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Page Safety Read first Iv 40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Contents Vi 40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide About this bookRegistering your option AppendixesViii 40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide IntroductionProduct description Software description Before you beginSystem requirements Handling Instructions Product viewsFront view of the drive Back view of the drive40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Installing the Drive Setting the configuration jumperOpening the computer Unpacking the driveMounting the drive in the bay Completing the hardware installation Updating your computer configurationAttaching the cables to the drive Installing the CD-RW drive software Using CD-R and CD-RW discsUsing the drive Handling and caring for a CDCaring for the CD-RW drive Loading a CDUsing Windows XP native recording with your CD-RW drive Ejecting a CD manuallyUsing IBM Drive Letter Access DLA Open My ComputerClick Make Compatible Using StorageGuard Using the RecordNow softwareIBM RecordNow 14 40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Appendix A. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Drive-performance specifications Environmental requirementsWrite/Read speeds Media Speed CompatibilityFormat Copy capability Create Capability CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1 and Mode 2 Form 2 or CD-ROM Extended Appendix B. Problem solving You cannot format a CD-RW discYou cannot create a multi-session disc You cannot successfully write to a CD-R or CD-RW discYou cannot eject a CD Select Make a Data DiscClick Start → Settings → Control Panel CD cannot be readThere is no sound from the CD Click Start → Control Panel Click Switch to classic view Click the Advanced Settings tabClick the Device Manager tab Click Device Manager buttonEnabling DMA for Windows 2000 Professional Click Device ManagerAppendix D. Product warranty and support information Warranty informationWarranty period Service and SupportIBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 IBM Warranty for MachinesPart 1 General Terms Extent of Warranty Items Not Covered by WarrantyWarranty Service KindLimitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms CAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam Hong Kong and MacauIndia JapanNEW Zealand PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Austria and GermanyEgypt FranceIreland ItalySouth AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and Swaziland United KingdomAppendix E. Notices Trademarks Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementAvis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie Canada Deutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische VerträglichkeitEuropen Union EMC directive Union Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétiqueUnion Europea Normativa EMC Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnética Appendix E. Notices 40 40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Page Part Number 22P6979 1P P/N 22P6979