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Using the CD-R/RW drive
Refer to the Reference Manual "Multimedia Pocket" included with your computer.
When writing to CD-R/RW discs
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, read the descriptions on the disc packages.
CD-RW discs cannot be read with other drives* unable to accommodate CD-RW discs.
* Consult with the manufacturer of each drive.
Using the CD-ROM of the CD-R/RW writer software (included), install the application software on your computer.
For information on how to install the software
Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds.
If the write operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the AC adaptor. If the battery power runs low and
the power of the computer is cut, the write operation may end in failure.
Depending on the disc, the quality of the write operation may not be so good. We recommend using any of the following discs.
Recommended Discs:
<CD-R>
TAIYOYUDEN Co., Ltd.
MITSUI CHEMICALS, Inc.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.
HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.
Specifications
Operating voltage range
Data transfer
rate
Supports
Buffer underrun error prevention function
Access Time
Cache memory
Interface
Dimensions (width × depth × height)
Weight
Operating temperature/Humidity range
1
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If an unbalanced disc (e.g., a disc with which the balance has been displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed may become slower if
there are large vibrations while the disc is rotating.
2
*
Stroke: Indicates the amount of movement the lens (pickup) of the CD-R/RW Drive Pack must make in order to read data.
Using Easy CD Creator
"Easy CD Creator
TM
cations developed by Adaptec, Inc.
Here, explanations are given on general information about Easy CD Creator and DirectCD, the installation procedure, and how
to access the online manual. Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software applications.
Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, Easy CD Creator and DirectCD are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions.
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Item
CD-ROM read
CD-R write
CD-RW write
High-Speed CD-RW write
TM
4/DirectCD
4"(hereafter, Easy CD Creator) and "DirectCD
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<CD-RW/High Speed CD-RW>
RICOH Co., Ltd.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.
DC 5 V ± 5 %
3600 KB/s 24x speed (Max.)*
300 KB/s 2x speed
600 KB/s 4x speed
1200 KB/s 8x speed
300 KB/s 2x speed
600 KB/s 4x speed
600 KB/s 4x speed
1200 KB/s 8x speed
CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, Video CD,
Enhanced Music CD, CD-RW, CD-TEXT
Supported
150 ms (24x Speed, 1/3 Stroke*
2 MB
Conforms to enhanced IDE (ATAPI) standard
132 mm × 147.1 mm × 15.3 mm {5.2" × 5.8" × 0.6 "}
Approx. 345 g {0.76 lb.}
5 °C to 35 °C { 41 °F to 95 °F}/3 0 % R H t o
80 % RH (no condensation)
TM
3
TM
3"(hereafter, DirectCD) are CD writing software appli-
Description
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