IBM 22P6979, User Manual

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Software description
The User’s Guide and Software CD contains the following software:
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IBM RecordNow: With RecordNow, you can record your own CDs in a variety
of ways. You can use the CD copier function to make backup copies of your
CDs, or you can make data CDs from files on your hard disk drive. You can also
create audio CDs from MP3 files or from other audio CDs.
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IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA): You can use DLA to access your CD-RW drive
using a drive letter. You can copy files to recordable media using the windows
command line or by using the drag-and-drop method.
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UDF Reader: You can use the UDF Reader to read CDs you wrote with DLA in
other PCs.
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StorageGuard: You can use this program to monitor how much data you have
backed up. This program also provides for easy Web updates of the recording
software.
Before you begin
Read the following information before you start your installation. You must
complete the following steps to install the drive:
1. Determine which IDE port to use and the corresponding configuration setting.
2. Place or change the configuration jumper on the drive (you might need to
make changes to the configuration jumpers of other devices).
3. Install the drive in a drive bay.
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Configure the system.
5. Install software.
If you do not understand these procedures or are unsure about your ability to
perform all the procedures described, contact a qualified computer technician to
install the CD-RW drive for you.
System requirements
Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the following
system requirements.
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Minimum microprocessor: Intel
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Pentium
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processor (or the equivalent)
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Minimum RAM: 32 MB
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Available IDE connection
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Available internal power connection
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Available 5.25-in. drive bay
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One of the following operating systems:
– Microsoft
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Windows
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Millennium Edition (Me)
– Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
– Microsoft Windows XP
You might need a flathead or Phillips screwdriver to complete the installation. You
might also need to refer to the documentation that comes with your computer. Be
sure to have this documentation available.
2. When referring to memory storage capacity, MB means approximately 1 000 000 bytes; total user-accessible capacity may vary
depending on operating environment.
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