IBM 22P9176 manual Features

Chapter 3. Features

The following list contains features of the IBM USB 2.0 Portable Multi-Burner 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.

Note: Ultra Speed CD-RW media is not supported for ″write″ operations.

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 and DVD media.

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

vPower configurations

This drive operates with the following power configurations:

–Full Operation

When connected to AC power (use adapter shipped with the drive)

–Read Only

When connected to two standard USB ports (use cable assembly with two standard USB connectors)

–Full Operation

When connected to a powered USB 2.0 port on select IBM systems. Use cable assembly with special USB stacked connector included in the option.

This user’s manual on the CD included with this option describes how to set up the Multi-Burner, 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 Multi-Burner. They will automatically install by clicking on them.

Read this instruction manual carefully before use for proper handling and operations of the Multi-Burner.

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