Chapter 3. Features - IBM USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive User Manual

Chapter 3. Features

The following list contains features of the USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combo II Drive:
v Easy connection
v Conformance to media manufactured by major media manufacturers
v Incorporation of the buffer underrun prevention function
v Tray loading
v Conformance to multiple standards
v Power configurations
This user's manual on the CD included with this option describes how to set up
the Combo II Drive, how to connect it to a personal computer, and how to operate
it. Read the instruction manual of your computer as well.
The CD also includes software applications for use with the Combo II Drive. They
will automatically install by clicking on them.
Read this instruction manual carefully before use for proper handling and
operations of the Combo II Drive.
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Since this product incorporates the interface conforming to the USB 2.0 High
Speed, it can be connected or disconnected to or from your computer easily even
when the power of the computer is on. ThinkPad Docks and Port Replicators
with AC power are supported. Configuration 1 should be used when using
Lenovo docks or port replicators.
This product is tuned to almost all the CD and DVD media manufactured by
major media manufacturers.
This product incorporates the buffer underrun prevention function which helps
to prevent buffer underrun errors while writing onto the CD.
This product has a tray-loading mechanism that allows easy loading and ejection
of a disc. The Tray can be opened manually or by using software that works
with the computer.
This drive conforms with industry standard specifications for CD-RW and CD-R
media. This drive is compliant with DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
and DVD-R specifications (read only). Reading DVD+R DL (double layer) and
DVD-R DL (dual layer) is not guaranteed.
This drive operates with the following power configurations:
– Configuration 1: self power with AC adapter (full operation)
When connected to AC power (use adapter shipped with the drive)
– Configuration 2: standard USB bus power (full operation)
When connected to one standard USB port (use cable assembly)
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