vUser’s Guide and Software CD
vLaser Safety Guide
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 D. Product warranty and support information”on pageD-1 for
warranty information.
Software description
The User’s Guide and Software CD contains the following software:
vIBM RecordNow: With RecordNow,you can record your own CDs in a
variety of ways. Youcan use the CD copier function to make backup copies
of your CDs, or you can make data CDs from files on your hard disk drive.
You can also createaudio CDs from MP3 files or from other audio CDs.
vIBM Drive Letter Access (DLA): Youcan use DLA to access your CD-RW
drive using a drive letter. Youcan copy files to recordable media using the
windows command line or by using the drag-and-drop method.
Before you begin
Read the following information before you start your installation. Youmust
complete the following steps to install the drive:
1. Determine which IDE port to use and the corresponding configuration
setting.
2. Place or change the configuration jumper on the drive (you might need to
make changes to the configuration jumpers of other devices).
3. Install the drive in a drive bay.
4. Configure the system.
5. Install software.
If you do not understand these procedures or are unsure about your ability to
perform all the procedures described, contact a qualified computer technician
to install the CD-RW drive for you.
System requirements
Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the
following system requirements.
vMinimum microprocessor: Intel®Pentium®processor (or the equivalent)
vMinimum RAM: 32 MB
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vAvailable IDE connection
2. When referring to memory storage capacity, MB means approximately 1 000 000 bytes; total
user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment.
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