IBM 48X manual Software description, Before you begin, System requirements, Handling Instructions

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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 create audio CDs from MP3 files or from other audio CDs. RecordNow can also create disk images on your hard drive and record previously created disc images to CD.

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.

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 MB

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.

Handling Instructions

To protect your CD-RW drive during installation, observe the following precautions:

vHandle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the components inside the drive housing.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Page Safety Read first Iv 48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Contents Vi 48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide About this bookRegistering your option AppendixesViii 48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide IntroductionProduct description Software description Before you beginSystem requirements Handling InstructionsProduct views Front view of the driveBack view of the drive 1ReservedInstalling 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 discsHandling and caring for a CD Using the drive Caring for the CD-RW driveLoading a CD Using the software Ejecting a CD manuallyOpen My Computer Click Make CompatibleUsing the RecordNow software IBM RecordNowAppendix A. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Drive-performance specifications Environmental requirementsWrite/Read speeds Media Speed CompatibilityCreate 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 For use with record nowClick Start → Settings → Control Panel CD cannot be readOpen My Computer and Explore the CD-RW Drive Your computer hangs at boot-up There is no sound from the CDYour computer will not shut down or stand by Changing the DMA parameter setting for Windows XP Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 Professional Click Device ManagerAppendix D. Service and Support Online technical supportTelephone technical support 24 48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide What this Warranty Covers What this Warranty Does not CoverPart 1 General Terms How to Obtain Warranty Service What IBM Will Do to Correct ProblemsExchange of a Machine or Part Your Additional Responsibilities Limitation of LiabilityPart 2 Country-unique Terms Americas ArgentinaBrazil North America CanadaUnited States Asia Pacific AustraliaHong Kong S.A.R. of China and Macau S.A.R. of China IndiaJapan MalaysiaNEW Zealand PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCSingapore EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa EmeaGoverning Law European Union EU Following Terms Apply to ALL EU CountriesSpango Valley Greenock Scotland PA 16 OAH Egypt FranceGermany HungaryIreland Items for Which IBM is Not Liable SlovakiaSouth AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and Swaziland United KingdomPart 3 Warranty Information Warranty PeriodDDS/5 Tape Drive Types of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot Service4Country or Region Telephone Number 42 48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Appendix F. Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementAvis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie Canada Deutsche EMV-Direktive electromagnetische Verträglichkeit European Union emission directiveUnion Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétique Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnética Union Europea Normativa EMCTrademarks 48 48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Page Part Number 22P7046