Using the RecordNow software | IBM 22P6969 specification

Note: The UDF Reader is not required on any computer that has DLA installed. It is only used on computers that share media with computers that write with DLA.

Note: Mount Rainier-formatted media cannot be read in any computer without DLA or the UDF reader installed.

Using the RecordNow software

RecordNow allows you to record Audio CDs, Data CDs, and copy existing CDs. Detailed information about using RecordNow is included in the RecordNow help. You can access RecordNow help by pressing F1 inside the RecordNow menu.

To start RecordNow in Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000, select

Start->Programs-> IBM RecordNow.

To start RecordNow in Windows XP, select Start->AllPrograms->RecordNow.

Once RecordNow is started, select one of the following three processes:

vMake an exact copy: Select this to back up your own CDs, or make copies of CDs you have previously created. After you select this option, RecordNow will prompt you to insert your disc to be copied, and then will prompt you when to insert a blank disc.

vMake a music disk: Select this option to create an audio CD. The second screen will ask if you want to make an audio CD from MP3 and Wave files on your hard disk, or from other audio CDs. There is also a selection to make a disc for an MP3 player, which is a specially formatted data disc that can be played in stand-alone MP3 players.

vMake a data disc: Select this option to create a disc containing data files from your hard disk. RecordNow will prompt you to insert a blank disc first. Then a screen will appear that will enable you to drag-and-drop files, or browse to find files on your hard disk.

Note: To limit the recording speed in RecordNow select Options, and in the Advanced tab window pick the speed of your choice from the drop down box entitled, Limit the Maximum recorder speed.

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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 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 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 Updating your computer configuration Completing the hardware installationInstalling 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 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 RecordNow Physical specifications Appendix A. Product 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 Enabling 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 Extent of Warranty IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000IBM Warranty for Machines Part 1 General Terms Warranty Service Items Not Covered by WarrantyANY 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 Egypt Austria and GermanyFrance Italy IrelandSouth 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