IBM 22P6969 manual Completing the hardware installation, Updating your computer configuration

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Step 7. Completing the hardware installation

To complete the hardware installation, do the following:

1.Be sure that the drive is securely mounted and the connectors are firmly attached.

2.Be sure the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and do not block any fan blade or air-flow paths.

3.Reinstall the computer cover.

4.Reconnect all devices and check any devices that might have become disconnected, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

5.Connect all power cords to electrical outlets.

Step 8. Updating your computer configuration

After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer. Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn on your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer documentation for information about accessing the configuration or setup utility program.

To see the configuration information for most IBM computers, press F1 during startup when the IBM graphic displays in the upper right corner of the screen. When you have finished reviewing the information, save the changes and exit.

Step 9. Installing the CD-RW software

The User’s Guide and Software CD contains two software applications for use with the CD writing functions of your CD-RW drive:

vIBM RecordNow

vIBM Drive Letter Access (DLA)

For more information on these applications, see “Software description” on page 1-2.

To install these applications, do the following:

1.Insert the User’s Guide and Software CD into your CD-RW drive.

2.If the CD starts automatically, follow the on-screen instructions. If it does not start automatically, do the following:

a.Open Windows Explorer.

b.Double-click the icon for your CD-RW drive.

c.Double-click START.HTM.

3.Select your language.

4.Select the application you want to install.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive Page Safety Read first IiiIv 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Contents Vi 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide About this bookRegistering your option AppendixesViii 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Introduction Installation and user’s guideProduct description Before you begin Software descriptionSystem requirements Product views Handling InstructionsFront view of the drive Back view of the drive Reserved Installing the Drive Opening the computer Unpacking the drive Selecting an IDE portSetting the configuration jumper Mounting the drive in the bayAttaching the cables to the drive Updating your computer configuration Completing the hardware installationInstalling the CD-RW software Using CD-R and CD-RW discs Using the driveHandling and caring for a CD Caring for the CD-RW driveLoading a CD Ejecting a CD manually Using IBM Drive Letter Access DLAOpen My Computer Click Make Compatible Limiting recording speedSelect Properties Using the RecordNow software Start-Programs- IBM RecordNowPhysical specifications Appendix A. Product specificationsPower requirements Drive-performance specifications Environmental requirementsWrite/Read speeds Media Speed CompatibilityFeature Specification Page Appendix B. Problem solving You cannot format a CD-RW disc You cannot create a multi-session discYou cannot successfully write to a CD-R or CD-RW disc You cannot eject a CDClick Start → Settings → Control Panel CD cannot be read There is no sound from the CDAppendix B. Problem solving 624X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Click the Device Manager tab Click PropertiesClick Start-Control Panel Click Device ManagerEnabling DMA for Windows 2000 Professional Click the Advanced Settings tabEnabling DMA for Windows NT Page 424X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Warranty period Appendix D. Product warranty and support informationService and support Telephone technical support IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 IBM Warranty for MachinesExtent of Warranty Part 1 General TermsWarranty Service Items Not Covered by WarrantyANY Kind Limitation of Liability Part 2 Country-unique Terms Americas BrazilNorth America CanadaAsia Pacific Australia CAMBODIA, LAOS, and VietnamHong Kong and Macau IndiaJapan NEW ZealandPEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa EmeaGoverning Law Egypt Austria and GermanyFrance Italy IrelandSouth AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and Swaziland United Kingdom Following item is added to this paragraph1424X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Appendix E. Notices Trademarks Electronic emission noticesPage Part Number 22P6969 1P P/N 22P6969