5. Close the tray by pressing the Eject/Load button, or by gently pushing the tray
forward.
Note: If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the Eject/Load
button, insert the pointed end of a large paper clip into the emergency eject
hole located above and to the left of the CD-ROM indicator light.
If you have installed a CD-ROM drive yourself and need additional information
about the drive, refer to the documentation that comes with the CD-ROM drive.
Using a PD/CD-ROM Drive
Some PC models come with a PD/CD-ROM drive preinstalled. This dual-function,
IDE drive can be used as a CD-ROM reader and as a mechanism for day-to-day
back up and storage of data. It is particularly useful for performing system backups
and for saving space-consuming data, such as graphic and multimedia files.
A single loading tray in the PD/CD-ROM drive accepts either standard CDs or PD
cartridges. PD cartridges, which are the data storage medium used with a
PD/CD-ROM drive, are removable, rewritable optical disks. Using a properly
formatted PD cartridge, you can save, store, and read files just as you would with a
hard disk drive. (Refer to “Formatting PD Cartridges” on page 53 for information
on formatting PD cartridges.) PD cartridges can only be used with a PD/CD-ROM
drive. A CD-ROM drive will not read data on a PD cartridge. Note also that,
although a PD/CD-ROM drive can read data from a CD, it cannot write data to a
CD.
One 650 MB, PD cartridge is provided with PC models that have a preinstalled
PD/CD-ROM drive. Additional cartridges may be purchased from IBM by calling
1-888-IBM-MEDIA in the U.S. In other countries, contact your place of purchase or
your IBM marketing representative for information.
Follow these guidelines when using a PD/CD-ROM drive:
Do not place the drive where there is:
– High temperature
– High humidity
– Excessive dust
– Excessive vibration or sudden shock
– An inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
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