Lenovo ThinkPad 40Y8710 manual

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    Su pe r M ul ti- B urn e r Ul t r a bay Enh an ced Dri v e Us er ’ s Gu i d e[...]

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    Su pe r M ul ti- B urn e r Ul t r a bay Enh an ced Dri v e Us er ’ s Gu i d e[...]

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    Note: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, read the information in Appendix C, “Service and Support,” on page C-1and Appendix D, “Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty,” on page D-1. First Edition (February 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2006. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All righ[...]

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    Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . .v General safety guidelines . . . . . . . vii Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . vii Extension cords and r elated devices . . . . . . viii Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Heat and product v[...]

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    iv Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Safety information Before installing this pr oduct, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto produktu si pr ectete prí rucku bezpecnostních inst r ukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installer er dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvao[...]

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    Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här pr odukten. vi Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    General safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to r educe the risk of injury and property damage. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instr ucted to do so by the Customer Support Center . Use only a service provider who is appr oved to repair your particular product. Note: Some parts can be upgraded or re[...]

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    Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cor ds, surge protectors, uninterr uptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical r equirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips ar e used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician f[...]

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    shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechar geable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state. Heat and product ventilation Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are char ging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to the[...]

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    x Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Registering your option Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo ™ product. Please take a few moments to register your pr oduct and provide us with information that will help Lenovo to better serve you in the future. Y our feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that ar e important to you, as well as in developing better ways t[...]

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    xii Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 1. About the Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive This manual provides information on r egistering, installing, and using the ThinkPad ® Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive, and is available on the Software and User’ s Guide Super CD in the following languages: v Brazilian Portuguese v Czech v English v French v German v Ita[...]

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    v Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive v Carrying case v Software and User ’ s Guide Super CD v Quick Reference Guide Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sur e to retain your proof of pur chase. It might be required to r eceive warranty service. See Appendix D, “Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty,” on [...]

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    v Direct-to-disc (DLA) W ith this software you can write dir ectly to CD-R W , CD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R W , DVD+R W , DVD-R, and DVD+R media using the drive letter as if you were writing to a diskette. DLA formats all disc format types. W ith DLA, you can drag-and-drop files, cr eate new directories, or save files from any application directly to your [...]

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    Note: W inDVD Creator can import and export DivX content with the DivX codec pre-installed. DivX is a trademark of DivXNetworks, Inc. Note: Lenovo offers limited support for computers with Microsoft ® W indows ® 95, Microsoft W indows 98, W indows Server 2000, W indows Server 2003, or Microsoft W indows Millennium Edition (Me) desktop operating s[...]

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    Locating the drive controls The following diagram shows the location of the controls on the fr ont of the drive: 1 Power light: This light is visible when the drive is in use. 2 Eject button: Press this button to eject a DVD or CD. 3 Manual eject hole: Use this emergency r elease to eject a DVD or CD when the Eject button does not[...]

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    1-6 Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 2. Using the Multi-Burner Plus drive This section provides information on how to handle, load, and car e for DVDs and CDs and on how to care for your ThinkPad ® Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive. Before you begin For best results, r eview the following guidelines before using the drive: v Do not move your ThinkPad computer while f[...]

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    Loading a disc 1. Press the Eject button. The tray slides out of the drive. 2. Place a disc with the label facing up in the tray . 3. Close the tray by gently pushing the tray in until it latches. Attention: Do not use force or insert for eign objects to open the tray . If your tray does not open when you press the Eject button, see “Manually eje[...]

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    v Check discs for cracks BEFORE each use. IMPOR T ANT : Do not use discs that are cracked. v Do not force discs into the computer or packaging. v Do not bend or flex discs. v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean discs. v Do not write on the surface of discs. v Handle discs by the edges or the center hole. v Do not touch the surface of discs. v T[...]

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    Yo u can use CD-R discs to record audio tracks, stor e data, archive files, and copy files from another CD. CD-R W discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives.Y ou can use CD-RW discs to back up, stor e, and update files or to copy files from another CD. Note: 1. CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players[...]

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    2. To r emove the disc, use a ball point pen to push down on the cartridge lid lock 2 and pull the cartridge lid out 3 . When the cartridge lid is open, the disc can be removed. Note: The cartridge lid lock and cartridge lid tab are located o the side of some cartridges, as shown in 2a and 3a above. Attention: Do not touch t[...]

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    Returning the disc to the cartridge 1. To r eturn the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of the disc 1 with the DVD-RAM cartridge label side. 2. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid 2 . A clicking sound will occur when the lid is closed. Installing software To install software applications, go to the Software section of [...]

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    v W indows 98, W indows 98 Second Edition, W indows ME: Yo u must install DirectX. v W indows 95 OSR2: Yo u must install Internet Explor er and DirectX. v W indows 2000: Yo u must install service pack 2 or higher , and DirectX. v W indows NT : Yo u must install Service Pack 6 along with Internet Explor er 5, Direct X, and a thir d party IDE DMA dri[...]

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    Setting the region code Before viewing a commer cial DVD video, you need to set the DVD region code for your DVD content. After you install the Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive and W inDVD software, you can view a DVD movie. But first you need to set the DVD r egion code for your DVD content. DVD region code is stor ed in the firmware of [...]

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    Note: 1. Y our computer has been configured to pr ovide the highest quality audio and video playback obtainable with the available system resour ces. Yo u can alter the default settings by changing the video resolution setting within the Control Panel. Some systems do not have enough resour ces to provide full-quality audio and video playback at al[...]

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    1. Insert a disc into the drive. 2. Double-click My Computer . Right-click the Multi-Burner drive letter . 3. Click Format . Formatting time will vary depending on the format process you use (Quick or Full). 4. After formatting is complete, you can drag and drop files to the Multi-Burner drive icon, or you can move files in W indows Explorer . To m[...]

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    W inDVD Creator Plus also of fers the capability to recor d video directly to DVD recor dable media using “Disk Manager .” This is done without using any additional space on your hard disk. W ith Disk Manager , you can capture new video or use video files you already have, and then finish your movie by cr eating a customized menu. Y our movie c[...]

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    2-12 Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Appendix A. Product specifications This appendix includes the following information: v Physical specifications v Power requirements v Environmental requir ements v Read speeds v W rite speeds Physical specifications The physical specifications 1 of the drive are listed in the following table. Physical specification Height 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) W idth 1[...]

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    Power requirements The following table lists the power specifications by voltage level for the drive. The power specifications are measur ed at the drive power connector and are nominal values. Power specifications V oltage A verage Maximum At voltage DC 5V 1 100 mA 1800 mA Environmental requirements Specification Operational Nonoperational T emper[...]

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    Read speeds Media Read Speed CD-ROM 24X Max. CD-DA (DAE) 20X Max. CD-R 24X Max. CD-R W 24X Max. DVD-ROM (single layer) 8X Max. DVD-ROM (dual layer) 6X Max. DVD-R (4.7 GB) 8X Max. DVD-R DL 4X Max. DVD+R 8X Max. DVD+R DL 4X Max. DVD-R W (4.7 GB) 6X Max. DVD+R W 6X Max. DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 5X Max. W rite speeds Media type W rite speed CD-R 24X Max. C[...]

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    A-4 Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Appendix B. Problem solving Computer problems can be caused by har dware, software, or user err or . The information in this section might be useful to help you solve problems or to gather helpful information you can pass on to a service technician. Yo u might also need to refer to your computer , operating-system, or sound-adapter publications. Re[...]

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    Yo u cannot eject a CD or DVD disc. T ake the following actions after ensuring that the drive is not in the process of writing to a disc: 1. Eject the disc through software. 2. Use the Eject button. 3. T urn off the computer . W ait 45 seconds; then turn on the computer and try using the Eject button again. 4. If other methods do not work, use the [...]

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    Appendix C. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or thr oughout the life of the product. Refer to your Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Online technical support Online technical support is ava[...]

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    C-2 Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Appendix D. Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty LSOL W-00 05/2005 Part 1 - General T erms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General T erms, Part 2 - Country-unique T erms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 r eplace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by Lenovo Gr oup Limited or one of its sub[...]

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    Lenovo does not warrant uninterrupted or err or-free operation of a Machine. Any technical or other support provided for a Machine under warranty , such as assistance with "how-to" questions and those regar ding Machine set-up and installation, is provided WITHOUT W ARRANTIES OF ANY KIND . How to Obtain W arranty Service W arranty service[...]

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    Y our Additional Responsibilities Before your Service Pr ovider exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service. Yo u also agree to: 1. ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or r estrictions that prevent its exchange; 2. obtain authorization fr[...]

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    GOODWILL OR ANTICIP A TED SA VINGS. SOME ST A TES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMIT A TION OF INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION OR EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and Lenovo consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, int[...]

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    Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the Federal Courts of Mexico City , Federal District. P ARAGUA Y Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settled exclusively by the courts of the city of Asunci[...]

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    Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where Lenovo is in br each of a condition or warranty implied by the T rade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, Lenovo’s liability is limited to the repair or r eplacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that condition or warranty relates to right [...]

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    2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by Lenovo pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited W arranty , the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim. Arbitration: The following is added under this heading Disputes arising out of or [...]

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    PHILIPPINES Limitation of Liability: Item 3 in the fifth paragraph is replaced by the following: SPECIAL (INCLUDING NOMINAL AND EXEMPLAR Y DAMAGES), MORAL, INCIDENT AL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; OR Arbitration: The following is added: under this heading Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement o[...]

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    If you purchased a Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Geor gia, Hungary , Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Federal Republic of Y ugoslavia, Former Y ugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain war[...]

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    W allis & Futuna all disputes arising out of this Statement of Limited W arranty or related to its violation or execution, including summary pr oceedings, will be settled exclusively by the Commercial Court of Paris; 5) in Russia , all disputes arising out of or in relation to the interpr etation, the violation, the termination, the nullity of [...]

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    Spango V alley Greenock Scotland P A16 0AH CONSUMERS Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. Such rights are not af fected by the warranties provided in this Statement of Limited W arranty . AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, GREECE, IT AL Y , NETHERLANDS, NOR W A Y , POR TUGAL, SP AIN, SWEDEN[...]

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    AUSTRIA The provisions of this Statement of Limited W arranty replace any applicable statutory warranties. What this W arranty Covers: The following replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this section: The warranty for a Lenovo Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machine’s conformity to its Sp[...]

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    The second paragraph does not apply . What Lenovo W ill Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to Lenovo or IBM service will be at Lenovo’s expense. Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this section: The limitations and [...]

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    circumstances is Lenovo, its suppliers, r esellers or Service Providers liable for any of the following, even if Lenovo or they were informed of the possibility of such losses: 1. loss of, or damage to, data; 2. special, indirect, or consequential loss; or 3. loss of profits, business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings. SLOV AKIA Limitation[...]

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    2. special, indirect, or consequential loss; or 3. loss of profits, business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings. Part 3 - W arranty Information This Part 3 provides information r egarding the warranty applicable to your Machine, including the warranty period and type of warranty service Lenovo provides. W arranty Period The warranty period [...]

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    Yo u will disconnect the failing Machine for collection arranged by your Service Provider . A shipping container will be provided to you for you to return your Machine to a designated service center . A courier will pick up your Machine and deliver it to the designated service center . Following its repair or exchange, the service center will arran[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Brazil Sao Paulo region: (1 1) 3889-8986 T oll free outside Sao Paulo region: 0800-7014-815 (Brazilian Portuguese) Canada 1-800-565-3344 (English, French) In T oronto only call: 416-383-3344 Chile 800-224-488 (Spanish) China 800-810-1818 (Mandarin) China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Home PC: 852-2825-7799 Commercial PC: 85[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Ireland Up and running support: 01-815-9202 W arranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Italy Up and running support: 02-7031-6101 W arranty service and support: +39-800-820094 (Italian) Japan Desktop: T oll free: 0120-887-870 For International: +81-46-266-4724 ThinkPad: T oll free: 0120-887-874 For Inte[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Slovenia +386-1-4796-699 Spain 91-714-7983 91-397-6503 (Spanish) Sri Lanka +94-1 1-2448-442 (English) Sweden Up and running support: 08-477-4420 W arranty service and support: 077-1 17-1040 (Swedish) Switzerland Up and running support: 058-333-0900 W arranty service and support: 0800-55-54-54 (German, French, Ita[...]

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    To obtain a list of Authorized Service Centers, please visit: http://www .lenovo.com/mx/es/servicios Manufactured by: SCI Systems de México, S.A. de C.V . Av . De la Solidaridad Iberoamericana No. 7020 Col. Club de Golf Atlas El Salto, Jalisco, México C.P . 45680, T el. 01-800-3676900 Marketing by: Lenovo de México, Comercialización y Servicios[...]

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    Appendix E. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that [...]

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    vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data [...]

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    Appendix F. Electronic emissions notices The following information refers to the ThinkPad Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar[...]

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    EU-EMC Directive (89/336/EG) EN 55022 class B Statement of Compliance Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur ElektromagnetischenV erträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforder ungen der EU-Richtlinie 89/336/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische V erträglich[...]

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    membres r elatives à la compatibilité électromagnétique. Lenovo décline toute responsabilité en cas de non-r espect de cette directive résultant d’une modification non recommandée du pr oduit, y compris l’ajout de cartes en option non Lenovo. Ce produit r especte les limites des caractéristiques d’immunité des appareils de traitemen[...]

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    Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase F-4 Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Part Number: 40Y8710 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 40Y8710[...]