Handling and caring for a CD | IBM 22P6969 specs

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

Contents

24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive Page Safety Read first Iii Iv 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 Appendixes Viii 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 Reserved Unpacking the drive Installing the DriveOpening the computer Selecting an IDE port Setting the configuration jumper Mounting the drive in the bay Attaching 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 drive Handling and caring for a CD Caring for the CD-RW drive Loading 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 RecordNow Appendix A. Product specifications Physical specificationsPower requirements Write/Read speeds Drive-performance specificationsEnvironmental requirements Media Speed Compatibility Feature 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 CD Click Start → Settings → Control Panel CD cannot be read There is no sound from the CD Appendix 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 Manager Click 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 Terms Items Not Covered by Warranty Warranty ServiceANY Kind Limitation of Liability North America Part 2 Country-unique TermsAmericas Brazil Canada Asia Pacific Australia CAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam Japan Hong Kong and MacauIndia NEW Zealand PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRC EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Governing Law Austria and Germany EgyptFrance Ireland ItalySouth AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, Lesotho and Swaziland United Kingdom Following item is added to this paragraph 1424X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide Appendix E. Notices Trademarks Electronic emission noticesPage Part Number 22P6969 1P P/N 22P6969