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    IB M US B 2. 0 CD - R W /D V D - R O M Dri v e Us e r ’ s Gu i d e [...]

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    IB M US B 2. 0 CD - R W /D V D - R O M Dri v e Us e r ’ s Gu i d e [...]

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    Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read Appendix B, “Service and Support,” Appendix C, “IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,”, and Appendix E, “Notices.” First Edition (November 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved. US Government Users R[...]

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

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    iv IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto produktu si prectete prír ucku bezpecnostních instr ukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta S[...]

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    Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    General safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage. Service Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the IBM Support Center . Use only an IBM authorized service provider who is approved to repair your particular product. Note: Some parts can be upgrad[...]

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    Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requir ements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for [...]

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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 charging. Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to thei[...]

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    x IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    About this book This manual contains instructions for installing the IBM ® USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive hardwar e. This manual provides installation instructions in the following languages: v Brazilian Portuguese v Czech v English v French v German v Italian v Japanese v Simplified Chinese v Slovak v Spanish v T raditional Chinese v T urkish Regis[...]

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    xii IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 1. Combo Drive quick install This chapter contains instructions for installing the IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive, (hereafter the drive will be referr ed to as Combo Drive). Product description The IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive is a slimline DVD-ROM and CD recor dable drive that attaches quickly and conveniently to your IBM ThinkPad ®[...]

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    Hardware and software requirements Yo u must have the following hardwar e installed on your ThinkPad computer in order to use this option: v One or two USB 2.0 ports; Tw o are requir ed for ″ write ″ operations. Y our computer must have one of the following operating systems installed to use this option: v Microsoft ® W indows ® XP v Microsof[...]

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    v 6 T urntable v 7 Lens v 8 Lens protective sheet v 9 USB Interface connector v 10 Emergency eject lever Operating Configurations This section provides operating configurations for the Combo Drive . 1) For ″ Read Only ″ operations, use cable P/N 73P4522. Connect the drive to one standard USB 2.0 port on the system.[...]

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    1-4 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 2. Cabling the Combo Drive to the ThinkPad computer The following diagrams may be helpful when cabling the Combo Drive to your ThinkPad computer . Please note that these diagrams might differ slightly from your hardwar e. 1 USB 2.0 ″ Y ″ cable assembly , (P/N 73P4517) 2 ThinkPad computer 3 Combo Drive Figure 2-1. For ?[...]

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    2-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 3. Features The following list contains features of the IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: v Easy connection 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. IBM Docks and Port Replicators with AC [...]

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    3-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 4. Preparing to use the Combo Drive Before using the Combo Drive, follow the procedur e below: 1. Make sure the Combo Drive is properly connected to your ThinkPad computer . 2. Check the locations of the functions on the Combo Drive (refer to the figures below). 3. Insert the IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive Software and User ’ s Guide Su[...]

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    6 Open button Press to open the combo drive. 7 Power/Busy indicators The green LED indicates the power status and the operation states of the drive. v Power/Busy LED: green when powered. v LED blinks quickly: blinks amber quickly when media is being recognized. v LED blinks slowly: blinks amber slowly when data is being read. 8 W [...]

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    Chapter 5. Combo Drive hardware installation and removal in Windows 2000 and Windows XP W indows 2000 and W indows XP operating systems have the native drivers for the Combo Drive. Therefor e, when this drive is connected, W indows will automatically install the appropriate driver and the drive will be ready to be used. Yo u do not have to perform [...]

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    Note: The message indicated above may differ depending on the versions of your operating system. Refer to the instruction manual for your computer or operating system for details. Windows XP 1. Exit the program that uses the drive. 2. Confirm that the W rite indicator of the drive is off. 3. Click the Remove icon on the tray . 4. Select removing dr[...]

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    Playing back the audio CD Use W indows Media Player or audio CD playback software such as Microsoft CD Player for playing back the audio CD using the drive. The operation method differs depending on the software and versions. Refer to the operation manual of your computer or software for details. Windows 2000 In W indows Media Player , you will fin[...]

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    software, try the above setting. Note: The windows above may differ depending on the versions of your operating system. Refer to the instruction manual for your computer or operating system for details. 5-4 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Windows XP In W indows Media Player , you will find Digital Playback check box when you click the CD Audio tab in the Properties window , as shown in the following figure. In addition, you will find the Enable Digital Music CD with this Combo Drive check box on the Combo Drive property on Device Manager , as shown in the figure below . When there i[...]

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    Note: The windows above may differ depending on the versions of your operating system. Refer to the instruction manual for your computer or operating system for details. 5-6 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 6. Application software Y our IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive Software and User ’ s Guide Super CD contains the following software: v IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA) This software enables you to write directly to CD-R W media only using the drive letter like you would if you were writing to a diskette. All disc format types can be formatte[...]

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    v Intervideo W inDVD This software enables you to play back DVD videos on your computer or to play video files from your hard disk drive. Note: Some graphics adapters such as the FIREGL, Intergraph, and 3dLabs, do not support DVD video playback. 6-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Chapter 7. Using the Combo Drive This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and CDs and how to care for your Combo Drive. Before you begin For best results, review the following guidelines before using the drive: v Do not move your ThinkPad computer while formatting or writing a disc as this might cause data errors.[...]

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    Caring for the Combo Drive To protect your drive during operation, observe the following precautions: v Remove the disc from the drive before moving the drive. v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive. v Do not stack objects on the drive. v Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive. v Do not operate the drive under any of [...]

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    Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a disc, write only on the printed label side or the cartridge using a soft felt-tip marker . Keep out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity . Do not attach labels to either side of the disc. Chapter 7. Using the Combo Drive 7-3[...]

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    Using the drive with CDs and DVDs Complete the following procedur e to read a data disc: 1. T urn on the computer . 2. Press the Eject button on the top of the drive. 3. Insert a disc in the tray with the label facing up. 4. Close the drive by gently closing the top cover . 5. W ait for the drive busy indicator to stop blinking and turn off. 6. Dou[...]

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    Installing WinDVD and viewing a DVD movie To install W inDVD, go to the ″ Software ″ section of the IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive Software and User ’ s Guide Super CD . After you install the Combo Drive and W inDVD software, you can view a DVD movie. But first you need to set the DVD region code for your DVD content. DVD region codes DVD r[...]

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    Starting WinDVD To start W inDVD, complete the following procedur e: 1. Click Start . 2. Click Programs . 3. Click InterV ideo W inDVD . 4. Click InterV ideo W inDVD to open the DVD movie player window . For more information on how to play the DVD movie player , refer to the W inDVD help information on the IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive Software [...]

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    Backing up a CD To copy a commercial CD you must own the copyright or obtain permission from the copyright owner . If you do not own the copyright or do not obtain permission from the copyright owner , you might be violating copyright law and might be subject to payment of damages or other remedies. For more information on copyright law , consult y[...]

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    1. If you can read the CD disc in another CD player or you can see previous sessions, the directory information might be damaged on the volume, making it unreadable. To get ideas for troubleshooting, check the documentation that comes with the software. 2. Yo u might have a damaged CD-R or CD-R W disc. Tr y a new disc or another brand of CD disc. 3[...]

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    Appendix A. Product specifications This appendix includes the following information: v Physical specifications v Power requir ements 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 18.5 mm (0.73 in.) W idt[...]

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    Read speeds: Media All power modes DVD-ROM (single layer) 6X Max. DVD-ROM (dual layer) 6X Max. DVD-R (4.7 GB) 4X Max. DVD-R W (4.7 GB) 4X Max. DVD-video 4X Max. DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 2X Max. DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) 1X Max. DVD+R 4X Max. DVD+R W 4X Max. CD-ROM 20X Max. CD-R 20x Max. CD-R W 20X Max. CD-DA (DAE) 20X Max. W rite speeds: Media All power modes C[...]

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

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Country or Region T elephone Number Africa +44 (0) 1475 555 055 Japan Desktop: 0120-887-870 v Overseas calls: 81-46-266-1084 ThinkPad: 0120-887-874 v Overseas calls: 81-46-266-1084 IntelliStation and xSeries: 81-46-266-1358 PC Software: 0120-558-695 v Overseas calls: 81-44-200-8666 Argentina 0800-666-001 1 Luxemb[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Country or Region T elephone Number El Salvador 250-5696 Sweden 08-477 4420 Finland 09-459 69 60 Switzerland 058-333-0900 France 02 38 55 74 50 T aiwan 886-2-8723-9799 Germany 07032-1549 201 Thailand (66) 2-273-4000 Guatemala 335-8490 T urkey 00-800-446-32-041 Honduras T egucigalpa & Sand Pedro Sula: 232-4222[...]

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    B-4 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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    Appendix C. IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 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 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warrant[...]

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    IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error -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 If the Machine does [...]

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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 service request procedur es that IBM or your reseller provides; b. backup[...]

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    LIMIT A TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED W ARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any mann[...]

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    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 Asuncion. PERU Jurisdiction: The following is added after the first sentence: Any litigation arising from this Statement of Limited W arranty will be settl[...]

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    replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that condition or warranty relates to right to sell, quiet possession or clear title, or the goods are of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, then none of the limitations in this paragraph apply . Governing Law: The following replaces &q[...]

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    Arbitration: The following is added under this heading Disputes arising out of or in connection with this Statement of Limited W arranty shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be held in Bangalore, India in accordance with the laws of India then in effect. The arbitration award shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal [...]

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    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 of Limited W arranty shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be held in Metro Manila, [...]

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    If you purchased a Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, 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 warr[...]

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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 proceedings, will be settled exclusively by the Commercial Court of Paris; 5) in Russia , all disputes arising out of or in relation to the interpretation, the violation, the termination, the nullity of th[...]

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    CONSUMERS Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. Such rights are not affected 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 AND SWITZERLAND Limitation of Liability: Th[...]

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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 an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machine’s conformity to its Spec[...]

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    partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepair ed Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded. The second paragraph does not apply . What IBM W ill Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: During the warranty period, transportation for del[...]

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    3. Except as provided in items 1 and 2 above, IBM’s entire liability for actual damages for any one Default will not in any event exceed the greater of 1) EUR 125,000, or 2) 125% of the amount you paid for the Machine directly relating to the Default. Items for Which IBM is Not Liable Save with respect to any liability referr ed to in item 1 abov[...]

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    Items for Which IBM is Not Liable Save with respect to any liability referr ed to in item 1 above, under no circumstances is IBM or any of its suppliers or resellers liable for any of the following, even if IBM 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.[...]

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    2. On-site Service IBM or your reseller will either repair or exchange the failing Machine at your location and verify its operation. Yo u must provide suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM Machine. The area must be clean, well lit and suitable for the purpose. For some Machines, certain repairs may requir e sending t[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Country or Region T elephone Number Africa +44 (0) 1475 555 055 Japan Desktop: 0120-887-870 v Overseas calls: 81-46-266-1084 ThinkPad: 0120-887-874 v Overseas calls: 81-46-266-1084 IntelliStation and xSeries: 81-46-266-1358 PC Software: 0120-558-695 v Overseas calls: 81-44-200-8666 Argentina 0800-666-001 1 Luxemb[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Country or Region T elephone Number El Salvador 250-5696 Sweden 08-477 4420 Finland 09-459 69 60 Switzerland 058-333-0900 France 02 38 55 74 50 T aiwan 886-2-8723-9799 Germany 07032-1549 201 Thailand (66) 2-273-4000 Guatemala 335-8490 T urkey 00-800-446-32-041 Honduras T egucigalpa & Sand Pedro Sula: 232-4222[...]

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    Appendix D. Guarantee supplement for Mexico This supplement is considered part of IBM’s Statement of Limited W arranty and shall be effective solely and exclusively for products distributed and commercialized within T erritory of the Mexican United States. In the event of a conflict, the terms of this supplement shall apply . All software program[...]

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    D-2 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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

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

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    Responsible party: International Business Machines Corporation New Orchar d Road Armonk, NY 10504 T elephone: 1-919-543-2193 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. A vis de conformite a la reglementation d’I[...]

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    IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requir ements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information T echnology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022.[...]

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    al fine di fornire ragionevole protezione da interferenze mediante dispositivi di comunicazione in concessione in ambienti residenziali tipici. Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase Appendix E. Notices E-5[...]

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    E-6 IBM USB 2.0 CD-R W/DVD-ROM Drive: User ’s Guide[...]

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     Part Number: 73P4518 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 73P4518[...]