IBM 22P6969 manual Using CD-R and CD-RW discs, Using the drive

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Using CD-R and CD-RW discs

The CD-RW can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can be erased and reused many times, while CD-R discs can be written to only once.

Notes:

1.CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are playable only on some audio CD players.

2.CD-R media is rated by write-speed. For 24x write mode, 24x media is required. For best results, limit write-speed to the media speed rating. The Record Now Software included in the option kit will allow you to limit the maximum recording speed. Tor more information go to “Limiting recording speed” on page 1-13.

3.CD-RW media is also rated by write-speed. The IBM 24X/10X/40X Max drive supports writing only CD-RW discs rated at 4x or higher. The maximum write speed will be printed on the media packaging or media disc.

4.The following table shows the compatibility matrix for high and low speed media:

Media Rating

Write

No rating, 2x

Not supported

Multispeed, 1x2x4x, 4x, 1x-4x

Yes

High Speed, 4x-10x, 4x-12x

Yes

Using the drive

This section provides information on how to handle and care for CDs and your CD-RW drive, and how to load CDs into your CD-RW drive.

Installation and user’s guide

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Contents 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive Page Iii Safety Read firstIv 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Contents Vi 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide About this book Installation and user’s guideRegistering your option AppendixesViii 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Product description Installation and user’s guideIntroduction System requirements Software descriptionBefore you begin Front view of the drive Handling InstructionsProduct views Reserved Back view of the driveOpening the computer Installing the DriveUnpacking the drive Selecting an IDE portMounting the drive in the bay Setting the configuration jumperAttaching the cables to the drive Installing the CD-RW software Completing the hardware installationUpdating your computer configuration Using the drive Using CD-R and CD-RW discsCaring for the CD-RW drive Handling and caring for a CDLoading a CD Open My Computer Using IBM Drive Letter Access DLAEjecting a CD manually Select Properties Limiting recording speedClick Make Compatible Start-Programs- IBM RecordNow Using the RecordNow softwarePower requirements Appendix A. Product specificationsPhysical specifications Environmental requirements Drive-performance specificationsWrite/Read speeds Media Speed CompatibilityFeature Specification Page Appendix B. Problem solving You cannot create a multi-session disc You cannot format a CD-RW discYou cannot successfully write to a CD-R or CD-RW disc You cannot eject a CDClick Start → Settings → Control Panel There is no sound from the CD CD cannot be readAppendix B. Problem solving 624X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Click Properties Click the Device Manager tabClick Start-Control Panel Click Device ManagerEnabling DMA for Windows NT Click the Advanced Settings tabEnabling DMA for Windows 2000 Professional Page 424X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Service and support Appendix D. Product warranty and support informationWarranty period Telephone technical support IBM Warranty for Machines IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000Extent of Warranty Part 1 General TermsANY Kind Items Not Covered by WarrantyWarranty Service Limitation of Liability Americas Brazil Part 2 Country-unique TermsNorth America CanadaCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam Asia Pacific AustraliaIndia Hong Kong and MacauJapan NEW ZealandEUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCGoverning Law France Austria and GermanyEgypt South AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and Swaziland IrelandItaly Following item is added to this paragraph United Kingdom1424X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Appendix E. Notices Electronic emission notices TrademarksPage Part Number 22P6969 1P P/N 22P6969