IBM 22P6979 manual Using StorageGuard, Using the RecordNow software, IBM RecordNow

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Using StorageGuard

StorageGuard is an optional program that will monitor the amount of data that is not backed up on your hard drive and remind you to back it up. The first time you run it you have the option to check for updates, set StorageGuard to monitor your data, and set a timer to remind you to check for updates later. If you check for updates, it will connect to a Web site maintained by Veritas to download the latest RecordNow and DLA program versions. If you set StorageGuard to monitor your data, it will remind you at your system’s boot when more than 15% of your data is not backed up. You can change the percentage of data monitoring and the frequency of monitoring from the StorageGuard notification screen by selecting Options.

Note: StorageGuard is not required for use of the CD-RW drive. Its primary use is easy updating of RecordNow and DLA. IBM service releases of RecordNow and DLA are also available at the Support section of http://www.ibm.com.

Note: StorageGuard requires an Internet connection.

Note: While StorageGuard is mostly used with Veritas brand backup products, it also works with the backup program included with many versions of Windows.

Using the RecordNow software

RecordNow allows you to record Audio CDs, Data CDs, and copy existing CDs. Detailed information about using RecordNow is included in the RecordNow help. You can access RecordNow help by pressing F1 inside the RecordNow menu.

To start RecordNow in Windows Me, or Windows 2000, select Start->Programs->

IBM RecordNow.

To start RecordNow in Windows XP, select Start->AllPrograms->RecordNow.

Once RecordNow is started, select one of the following three processes:

vMake an exact copy: Select this to back up your own CDs, or make copies of CDs you have previously created. After you select this option, RecordNow will prompt you to insert your disc to be copied, and then will prompt you when to insert a blank disc.

vMake a music disc: Select this option to create an audio CD. The second screen will ask if you want to make an audio CD from MP3 and Wave files on your hard disk, or from other audio CDs. There is also a selection to make a disc for an MP3 player, which is a specially formatted data disc that can be played in stand-alone MP3 players.

vMake a data disc: Select this option to create a disc containing data files from your hard disk. RecordNow will prompt you to insert a blank disc first. Then a screen will appear that will enable you to drag-and-drop files, or browse to find files on your hard disk.

Note: To limit the recording speed in RecordNow select Options, and in the Advanced tab window pick the speed of your choice from the drop down box entitled, Limit the Maximum recorder speed.

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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 Appendixes Installation and user’s guideAbout this book Registering your optionViii 40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Product description Installation and user’s guideIntroduction System requirements Software descriptionBefore you begin Back view of the drive Handling InstructionsProduct views Front view of the drive40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Unpacking the drive Installing the DriveSetting the configuration jumper Opening the computerMounting the drive in the bay Attaching the cables to the drive Completing the hardware installationUpdating your computer configuration Using CD-R and CD-RW discs Installing the CD-RW drive softwareHandling and caring for a CD Using the driveLoading a CD Caring for the CD-RW driveEjecting a CD manually Using Windows XP native recording with your CD-RW driveClick Make Compatible Using IBM Drive Letter Access DLAOpen My Computer IBM RecordNow Using StorageGuardUsing the RecordNow software 14 40X/12X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Power requirements Appendix A. Product specificationsPhysical specifications Media Speed Compatibility Drive-performance specificationsEnvironmental requirements Write/Read speedsFormat Copy capability Create Capability CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1 and Mode 2 Form 2 or CD-ROM Extended You cannot format a CD-RW disc Appendix B. Problem solvingSelect Make a Data Disc You cannot create a multi-session discYou cannot successfully write to a CD-R or CD-RW disc You cannot eject a CDCD cannot be read Click Start → Settings → Control PanelThere is no sound from the CD Click Device Manager button Click Start → Control Panel Click Switch to classic viewClick the Advanced Settings tab Click the Device Manager tabClick Device Manager Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 ProfessionalService and Support Appendix D. Product warranty and support informationWarranty information Warranty periodPart 1 General Terms IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000IBM Warranty for Machines Kind Extent of WarrantyItems Not Covered by Warranty Warranty ServiceLimitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Japan CAMBODIA, LAOS, and VietnamHong Kong and Macau IndiaEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea NEW ZealandPEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC Austria and Germany Following Terms Apply to the Country SpecifiedItaly EgyptFrance IrelandUnited Kingdom South AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and SwazilandAppendix E. Notices Deutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische Verträglichkeit TrademarksIndustry Canada Class a emission compliance statement Avis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie CanadaUnion Europea Normativa EMC Europen Union EMC directiveUnion Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétique 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
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