IBM 22P6969 manual You cannot format a CD-RW disc, You cannot create a multi-session disc

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a hard disk drive, attach it to the connector at the other end of the cable and attach the CD-RW drive to the middle connector.

You cannot format a CD-RW disc

Take the following actions:

1.Verify that your system has the latest level IDE controller device driver. See the documentation for your computer or IDE controller to determine which device driver file to look for.

2.Verify that you have the correct speed media for your write speed. Low speed (less than 4x) media cannot be formatted by this CD-RW drive.

You cannot create a multi-session disc.

Be sure that there is enough space left on the media for another session. Writing a session requires about 15 MB in addition to the data that is recorded.

You cannot successfully write to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

Take the following action:

1.Verify that the process is not being interrupted by a screen saver, an antivirus program, an Internet or e-mail program, or other software. Disable the functions that might interrupt the write operation.

2.Verify that your computer has the minimum processor listed in the system requirements for this option. See “System requirements” on page 1-2for more information.

3.Verify that the hard disk drive has been defragmented.

4.Replace the disc if it is damaged or scratched.

5.Verify that the write-speed is correct for this disc.

You cannot eject a CD.

Take the following actions after ensuring that the drive is not in the process of writing:

1.Close all applications.

2.Eject the CD with the software application. Double-click My Computer. Click the CDR/RW icon. Click Eject.

3.Use the Eject/Load button.

4.Turn off the computer. Wait 45 seconds; then turn on the computer and try using the Eject/Load button again.

5.If other methods do not work, use the manual-eject hole, using instructions given in “Ejecting a CD manually” on page 1-12.

You cannot read from the CD after successfully writing to it.

Take the following actions:

B-224X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide

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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 ReservedInstalling the Drive Opening the computerUnpacking 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