To use the drive’s CD-recording function, you must install the Easy CD Creator/DirectCD software (included) for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. For more information on the Easy CD Creator/DirectCD software, see “Software description” on page 1-2.
Part 1: Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains information on installing and using the drive. For problem-solving information, go to “Problem solving” on page 1-10.
Product description
The IBM ThinkPad 4X/4X/20X CD-RW Ultrabay 2000 Drive can write to and read from CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) and CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, and can read mass-produced, stamped CDs. The drive is compatible with Multi-Read (MR) CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives that can read CD-RW discs and other media types, and with older non-MR CD-ROM drives that can read only CD-R and CD-ROM discs.
The drive writes to CD-RW and CD-R discs at different speeds. The drive can write to a CD-RW or CD-R disc at up to four times the standard CD-ROM speed, recording data at up to 1200 KB1 per second. At this rate, the drive can record approximately 650 MB2 of information on a CD-RW or CD-R disc in about 18 minutes. The drive can also read data at up to 20 times the standard CD-ROM speed, or 6000 KB per second.
Note:
In addition to this book, the option kit includes:
CD-ReWritable drive
Carrying case
Blank CD-RW disc
Blank CD-R disc
Easy CD Creator/DirectCD software CD
Laser Safety Guide for CD-ROMs
Note: Your option kit might also contain an update diskette for Adaptec software.
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive warranty service. See Appendix B, “Help and service information” on page 2-1 for technical support information.
1KB equals approximately 1024 bytes when referring to data transfer speeds.
2MB equals approximately 1 000 000 bytes when referring to storage capacity.
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