Freecom ValueLoader, User Manual

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Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
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Using Cartridges
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Before you use the ValueLoader LTO, make sure you observe these
general rules:
• Use only LTO cartridges. You can order tape cartridges at our
Web site. Make sure all cartridges that you want to use for
writing have either never been written to or have been written
to only with the LTO tape drive in the ValueLoader or
equivalent tape drive. The tape drive rejects all other formats.
• Clean the tape drive when the Clean Drive LED is illuminated,
or if there is any other indication that the drive is having
trouble reading or writing, such as if the Media Attention LED
is illuminated, or there is an exclamation point (!) in the
inventory display. Be sure to use only compatible cleaning
cartridges. The tape drive rejects all other types of cleaning
cartridges.
Importing
Cartridges
2
The option forces the ValueLoader to import a cartridge into a
specific empty slot in the carousel. To import tapes into the
ValueLoader:
1
Make sure the write-protect switch is set as desired for each
data cartridge (see Write-Protecting Cartridges on page 31). If
applicable, adhere a barcode label onto the designated area on
each cartridge. (See Barcode Reader on page 3 for more
information.)
2
From the Home screen or main menu, press the
[+]
or
[-]
button
until “Commands” appears on the top line of the LCD screen.
3
Press the
[Enter]
button to access the available options.
4
Press the
[+]
or
[-]
button until “Import” appears on the LCD
screen. Press
[Enter]
to select.
5
Press the
[+]
or
[-]
button until the desired slot number appears
on the LCD screen and press the
[Enter]
button. You are not
given the option to import a cartridge to an occupied slot.