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DVD-RW, and DVD-R media. With DLA, you can drag-and-drop files, create new directories, or save files from any application directly to your Multi-Burner.

vUDF reader

This software enables you to install software for reading DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and CD-RW media on computers with DVD drives.

vIBM Record Now

This software enables you to copy CDs, create audio CDs, create MP3 CDs, and author data CDs. You can also use RecordNow to write data to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs for use in other computers or compatible consumer electronics products.

vIBM Simple Backup

This software enables you to create full or incremental backups of your system files on DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-R, or CD-RW media, and allows you to restore your computer if it crashes.

vIntervideo WinDVD

This software enables you to play back DVD videos on your computer or to play video files from your hard disk drive.

Note: Some graphics adapters such as the FIREGL, Intergraph, and 3dLabs, do not support DVD video playback.

Installation requirements

Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before installing the drive:

vMinimum microprocessor: Intel® Pentium® or equivalent

Note: For DVD authoring and playback, you must have an Intel Pentium II 266MHz microprocessor or higher and AGP 2X Video.

vMinimum RAM: 32 MB (Systems with UMA: 64 MB)

vWindows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, or Windows XP

vAn available 5.25-in. drive bay

vAn available IDE connection

v120 MB available hard disk space for programs, and 1 GB available hard disk space for DVD authoring functions

vScreen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels required for DVD authoring functions

vAudio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate

vOptional stereo speakers

Before you begin

Before you install the Multi-Burner, read the information in the following sections.

Handling precautions

Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive:

vKeep the Multi-Burner in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement can cause static electricity to build.

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

vDo not force insertion of the IDE or power cables. Doing so might damage the connector or the drive.

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Contents IBM Multi- Burner User’s Guide Page IBM Multi- Burner User’s Guide Page Contents Appendix E. Notices Safety Read first Vi IBM Multi-Burner User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide About this bookRegistering your product AppendicesViii IBM Multi-Burner User’s Guide Installation and user’s guide IBM Drive Letter Access DLAProduct description Software descriptionInstallation requirements Handling precautionsBefore you begin Drive controls and connectors Installing the drive Setting the configuration jumpersOpening the computer Unpacking the driveMounting the drive in the bay Attaching the cables to the driveCompleting the hardware installation Installing the softwareUsing the drive Using single and double-sided DVD-RAM mediaUsing the drive with CDs and DVDs Removing the disc from the cartridgeUsing the DVD Player software Before using the softwareUsing the DVD Player Securing a disc in a vertically mounted driveUsing drive letter access DLA Using roxio VideoWaveClick Intervideo WinDVD Click the General Properties tabMaintaining the drive Caring for a CD or DVDCaring for the drive Installation and user’s guide 12IBM Multi-Burner User’s Guide Appendix A. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Environmental requirementsRead speeds Write speedsAppendix B. Problem solving Select Control Panel2IBM Multi-Burner User’s Guide You receive an error message Disc cannot be read. Take the following actionsThere is no sound from the disc 4IBM Multi-Burner User’s Guide Click Settings Click Control Panel Click the Advanced Settings tabEnabling DMA for Windows Me Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 ProfessionalClick Control Panel Click Switch to classic view Enabling DMA for Windows XPAppendix D. Warranty information Warranty periodService and support Telephone technical supportSupport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Without Warranties of ANY Kind 4IBM Multi-Burner User’s Guide Part 2 Country-unique Terms Governing LawHong Kong and Macau EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Italy 10IBM Multi-Burner User’s Guide Appendix E. Notices TrademarksElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission FCC statementIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Avis de conformite a la reglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union emission directive Union Européenne Directive Conformité électromagnétiqueUnione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad électromagnética Union Europea Normativa EMC Page Part Number 22P6972
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