v One of the following operating systems:
– Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
– Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me
– Microsoft Windows 2000
You might need a flathead or Phillips screwdriver to complete the installation.
You might also need to refer to the documentation that comes with your
computer. Be sure to have this documentation available.
Handling Instructions
To protect your Slimline drive during installation, observe the following
precautions:
v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
v Keep the Slimline drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install the
drive in your computer. Limit your movement. Movement can cause static
electricity buildup.
v Do not force insertion of the cable. Doing so might damage the connector or
the drive.
Product views
The following sections illustrate the front and back views of the Slimline drive.
Front view of the drive
Refer to the following illustrations to identify parts that might be referred to in
the installation instructions.
1 Busy indicator. This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to,
or plays a CD.
2 Eject/load button. When pushed, this button opens or closes the CD tray.
3 Manual-eject hole. This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to
remove a CD from the drive, when normal procedures do not work.
Chapter 1: Installation and user's guide
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