IBM 73P4518, User Manual

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Chapter 3. Features
The following list contains features of the IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive:
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Easy connection
Since this product incorporates the interface conforming to the USB 2.0 High
Speed, it can be connected or disconnected to or from your computer easily even
when the power of the computer is on. IBM Docks and Port Replicators with AC
power are supported.
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Conformance to media manufactured by major media manufacturers
This product is best tuned to almost all the CD and DVD media manufactured
by major media manufacturers and the media written by this product realizes a
very high write quality. Therefore, this drive can be used with little concern for
compatibility issues.
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Incorporation of the buffer underrun prevention function
This product incorporates the buffer underrun prevention function which helps
to prevent buffer underrun errors that cause a write failure onto the CD.
v Top loading
This product has a top loading mechanism that allows easy loading and ejection
of a disc. The top cover can be opened manually or by using software that
works with the computer.
v Conformance to multiple standards
This drive conforms with industry standard specifications for CD-RW and CD-R
media. This drive is compliant with DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW,
and DVD-R specifications (read only).
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No power adapter configuration
This drive Reads and/or Writes with the USB 2.0 port connections only .
This user’s manual on the CD included with this option describes how to set up
the Combo Drive, how to connect it to a personal computer, and how to operate it.
Read the instruction manual of your computer as well.
The CD also includes software applications for use with the Combo Drive. They
will automatically install by clicking on them.
Read this instruction manual carefully before use for proper handling and
operations of the Combo Drive.
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