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IBM P09N4108 manual

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    P ortable C D-R O M Dr ive IB M USB U ser's Guide OP T I ONS by I BM[...]

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    Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under Appendix B, “Product warranties and notices” on page 2-2. First Edition (April 2000) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACH[...]

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    Contents Registering your option ............................ i v About this book ................................ i v Part 1: Installation and usage guide ................ 1-1 Part 2: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Appendix A. Help and service information ................. 2-1 Online technical support ........[...]

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    Registering your option Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM  . Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communic[...]

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    Part 1: Installation and usage guide This guide contains the product description, installation instructions, and product use information. Product description The IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive is a slimline CD-ROM drive that attaches quickly and conveniently to your IBM ThinkPad  computer through one simple connection. In addition to this book, t[...]

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    Front view of the drive Refer to the following illustration to locate controls. .1/ Busy indicator This green light glows steadily when the power is turned on and blinks when the drive is active. .2/ Stop button Use this to stop playback of an audio CD (for details on using the audio control buttons, see “Using the CD-ROM drive audio player funct[...]

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    Connecting the CD-ROM drive to your computer Follow these instructions to connect the CD-ROM drive. 1. Locate the USB cable included with this option. One connector on the USB cable is smaller than the other and has two small buttons on each side of it. 2. Squeeze the two buttons on the smaller connector and attach that end of the USB cable to the [...]

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    Windows 98 Follow these instructions to install the device driver for Windows 98. 1. After you have attached the CD-ROM drive to your computer, turn on your computer if it is not turned on already. 2. In the New Hardware Wizard for IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive window, click Next . 3. Click to select the Search for the best driver for your device c[...]

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    Uninstalling the Windows 98 device driver If you have installed the Windows 98 device driver and need to uninstall it, follow these instructions. 1. Insert the IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive Option Diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Click Start . 3. Select Run . 4. Click Browse . 5. From the Look in menu, click 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) . 6. Double-click [...]

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    The device driver is now uninstalled. Your computer will not recognize the CD-ROM drive when it is connected to the computer unless you reinstall the device driver. Disconnecting and reconnecting the CD-ROM drive Hot plugging is supported on the connection between the USB cable and your computer. This means that the CD-ROM drive USB cable can be di[...]

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    Installation and usage guide (Translate) This guide contains the product description, installation instructions, and product use information. Product description The IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive is a slimline CD-ROM drive that attaches quickly and conveniently to your IBM  ThinkPad  computer through one simple connection. In addition to this[...]

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    Front view of the drive Refer to the following illustration to locate controls. .1/ Busy indicator This green light glows steadily when the power is turned on and blinks when the drive is active. .2/ Stop button Use this to stop playback of an audio CD (for details on using the audio control buttons, see “Using the CD-ROM drive audio player funct[...]

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    Connecting the CD-ROM drive to your computer Follow these instructions to connect the CD-ROM drive. 1. Locate the USB cable included with this option. One connector on the USB cable is smaller than the other and has two small buttons on each side of it. 2. Squeeze the two buttons on the smaller connector and attach that end of the USB cable to the [...]

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    Windows 98 Follow these instructions to install the device driver for Windows 98. 1. After you have attached the CD-ROM drive to your computer, turn on your computer if it is not turned on already. 2. In the New Hardware Wizard for IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive window, click Next . 3. Click to select the Search for the best driver for your device c[...]

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    Uninstalling the Windows 98 device driver If you have installed the Windows 98 device driver and need to uninstall it, follow these instructions. 1. Insert the IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive Option Diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Click Start . 3. Select Run . 4. Click Browse . 5. From the Look in menu, click 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) . 6. Double-click [...]

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    The device driver is now uninstalled. Your computer will not recognize the CD-ROM drive when it is connected to the computer unless you reinstall the device driver. Disconnecting and reconnecting the CD-ROM drive Hot plugging is supported on the connection between the USB cable and your computer. This means that the CD-ROM drive USB cable can be di[...]

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    Product service and warranty information For technical support, support hours, and warranty terms and conditions, see the enclosed inserts, or contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Part 1: Installation and usage guide 1-13[...]

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    14 USB Portable CD-ROM Drive[...]

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    Part 2: Appendixes The following appendixes contain help and service information, the product warranties, and notices. Appendix A. Help and service information This section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone technical support. Online technical support Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Onl[...]

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    For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the following table or to the enclosed technical support insert. If the number is not provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received. Appendix B. Product warranties and notices[...]

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    IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM's Official Published Specifications. The warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales receipt is the Date of Installation, unless IBM or your reseller informs yo[...]

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    When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. [...]

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    UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS), EVEN IF IBM, [...]

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    The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible. The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of Machine or parts identification labels. THESE WA[...]

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    1. ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that prevent its exchange; 2. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a Machine that you do not own; and 3. where applicable, before service is provided a. follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request procedures th[...]

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    Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms ASIA PACIFIC AUSTRALIA: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section: The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may have under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable le[...]

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    Warranty Service If you purchased an IBM Machine in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an I[...]

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    The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Warranty will not apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty. In item 2, replace “U.S. $100,000” with “1.000.000 DEM.” The following sentence is added to the end of the first paragraph of item 2: IBM's liability under this item is l[...]

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    1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely caused by IBM's negligence; 2. the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss, up to the greater of Pounds Sterling 150,000 or 125 percent of the charges (if recurring, the 12 months' charges apply) for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which [...]

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    Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Electronic emission notices USB Portable CD-ROM Drive Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found [...]

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    T ested T o Comply W ith FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Union - emissio[...]

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    2-14 USB Portable CD-ROM Drive[...]

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    Union Europea - Normativa EMC Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase Part 2: Appendixes 2-15[...]

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    IBM  Part Number: P09N4108 Printed in U.S.A. Pð9N41ð8[...]