IBM 22P6969 manual Handling and caring for a CD, Caring for the CD-RW drive

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Handling and caring for a CD

CDs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that they remain readable. These precautions will help to prolong the life of your CDs.

Attention: Wiping a CD using a circular motion might cause loss of data.

vHandle the CD by the edges or by the center hole. Do not touch the surface of the CD.

vTo remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD from the center to the edge with a soft, lint-free cloth.

vDo not write on the surface.

vDo not place the CD in direct sunlight.

vDo not use commercial cleaners to clean the CD.

vDo not bend the CD.

Caring for the CD-RW drive

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

vRemove any CD in the drive before moving the drive.

vDo not insert foreign objects into the drive.

vDo not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.

vDo not operate the drive under any of the following conditions:

–High temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight

–Excessive vibration, sudden shock, or inclined surface

–Excessive dust

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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 Registering your option Installation and user’s guideAbout this book AppendixesViii 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide IntroductionProduct description Software description Before you beginSystem requirements Handling Instructions Product viewsFront view of the drive Back view of the drive ReservedUnpacking the drive Installing the DriveOpening the computer Selecting an IDE portSetting the configuration jumper Mounting the drive in the bayAttaching the cables to the drive Completing the hardware installation Updating your computer configurationInstalling 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 Using IBM Drive Letter Access DLA Ejecting a CD manuallyOpen My Computer Limiting recording speed Click Make CompatibleSelect Properties Using the RecordNow software Start-Programs- IBM RecordNowAppendix A. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Write/Read speeds Drive-performance specificationsEnvironmental requirements Media Speed CompatibilityFeature Specification Page Appendix B. Problem solving You cannot successfully write to a CD-R or CD-RW disc You cannot format a CD-RW discYou cannot create a multi-session 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 Start-Control Panel Click the Device Manager tabClick Properties Click Device ManagerClick the Advanced Settings tab Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 ProfessionalEnabling DMA for Windows NT Page 424X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Appendix D. Product warranty and support information Warranty periodService and support Telephone technical support Extent of Warranty IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000IBM Warranty for Machines Part 1 General TermsItems Not Covered by Warranty Warranty ServiceANY Kind Limitation of Liability North America Part 2 Country-unique TermsAmericas Brazil CanadaAsia Pacific Australia CAMBODIA, LAOS, and VietnamJapan Hong Kong and MacauIndia NEW ZealandPEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa EmeaGoverning Law Austria and Germany EgyptFrance Ireland ItalySouth 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