IBM ThinkPad R30, Operator'S Manual

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Using the CPU-Media Enclosure
Unloading the 4 mm Tape Cartridge
Before performing the unload operation, make sure the power to the 4 mm tape drive is on.
To unload and eject the tape cartridge, press the unload button. The 4 mm tape drive
rewinds the tape and then ejects the tape cartridge from the tape drive.
After pressing the unload button, the following occurs:
1. The Read-Write status light flashes during the unload operation.
2. The Ready status light and the Read-Write status light turns off when the cartridge
is ejected from the tape drive.
Read-Write Status Light
(Green)
Write-Protect Tab
4 mm Tape Cartridge
Ready Status Light
(Green)
Unload Button
The time required for a tape to rewind and unload is between 10 seconds and 1.5 minutes,
depending on the position of the tape when the unload button is pushed.