Part 1: Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains information on installing and using the drive. For problem-solving
information, go to “Problem solving” on page 1-10.
Product description
The IBM ThinkPad 4X/4X/20X CD-RW Ultrabay 2000 Drive can write to and
read from CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) and CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, and can read
mass-produced, stamped CDs. The drive is compatible with Multi-Read (MR)
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives that can read CD-RW discs and other media types,
and with older non-MR CD-ROM drives that can read only CD-R and CD-ROM discs.
The drive writes to CD-RW and CD-R discs at different speeds. The drive can write
to a CD-RW or CD-R disc at up to four times the standard CD-ROM speed, recording
data at up to 1200 KB
1
per second. At this rate, the drive can record approximately
650 MB
2
of information on a CD-RW or CD-R disc in about 18 minutes. The drive
can also read data at up to 20 times the standard CD-ROM speed, or 6000 KB per
second.
Note: To use the drive’s CD-recording function, you must install the Easy CD
Creator/DirectCD software (included) for Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Workstation. For more information on the Easy CD Creator/DirectCD
software, see “Software description” on page 1-2.
In addition to this book, the option kit includes:
CD-ReWritable drive
Carrying case
Blank CD-RW disc
Blank CD-R disc
Easy CD Creator/DirectCD software CD
Laser Safety Guide for CD-ROMs
Note: Your option kit might also contain an update diskette for Adaptec software.
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain
your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive warranty service. See
Appendix B, “Help and service information” on page 2-1 for technical support
information.
1
KB equals approximately 1024 bytes when referring to data transfer speeds.
2
MB equals approximately 1 000 000 bytes when referring to storage capacity.
Copyright IBM Corp. 2000
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