IBM 22P6969, User Manual

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Step 7. Completing the hardware installation
To complete the hardware installation, do the following:
1.
Be sure that the drive is securely mounted and the connectors are firmly
attached.
2. Be sure the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and do not
block any fan blade or air-flow paths.
3. Reinstall the computer cover.
4. Reconnect all devices and check any devices that might have become
disconnected, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
5. Connect all power cords to electrical outlets.
Step 8. Updating your computer configuration
After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer.
Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn
on your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer
documentation for information about accessing the configuration or setup
utility program.
To see the configuration information for most IBM computers, press F1 during
startup when the IBM graphic displays in the upper right corner of the screen.
When you have finished reviewing the information, save the changes and exit.
Step 9. Installing the CD-RW software
The User’s Guide and Software CD contains two software applications for use
with the CD writing functions of your CD-RW drive:
v
IBM RecordNow
v
IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA)
For more information on these applications, see “Software description” on
page 1-2.
To install these applications, do the following:
1.
Insert the User’s Guide and Software CD into your CD-RW drive.
2. If the CD starts automatically, follow the on-screen instructions. If it does
not start automatically, do the following:
a. Open Windows Explorer.
b.
Double-click the icon for your CD-RW drive.
c.
Double-click
START.HTM
.
3. Select your language.
4. Select the application you want to install.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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