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At a glance

The ThinkPad USB CD-ROM Drive reads CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW media. This part easily connects to a USB port found on most of today's desktops and laptops, such as the ThinkPad S Series. This portable CD-ROM drive also connects to the Multiport USB Hub that provides additional USB ports. The color and finish of this part matches the ThinkPad S Series.

The ThinkPad USB CD-ROM Drive takes its low power requirements from the USB port. Therefore, no external power adapter is required, making this CD-ROM drive fully mobile.

• Very small form factor
• Lightweight and sturdy
• Color and finish matches the ThinkPad S Series
• Low power requirements help extend ThinkPad battery life
• CD-ROM carrying case
• Easy Plug and Play installation
• Audio cable for ThinkPad speaker audio pass through
• Supports ThinkPad recovery
• Audio out for headphones or audio cable with volume control and CD buttons

Warranty

1 year limited - CCE

Packaging

You will receive one box containing the following items:

• USB CD-ROM Drive
• USB Cable
• Audio Cable
• Carrying Case
• User's Guide
• Diskette
• Publications
  

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

Asia Pacific (Japan only)

• Description: ThinkPad USB CD-ROM Drive
• Marketing part number: 22P7057
• Replacement part number (FRU): 22P7064

Additional part numbers

Associated Part(s)

Product(s)

• Description: USB Cable
• Marketing part number: n/a
• Replacement part number (FRU): 00N8245
• Applicable location: Japan Only

• Description: Audio Cable
• Marketing part number: n/a
• Replacement part number (FRU): 00N8247
• Applicable location: Japan only

Product dates

Worldwide

• Announce date: 23 May 2001
• Planned availability date: 08 Jun 2001
• Withdrawal date: 29 Oct 2002

Technical specifications

Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

• Data transfer speed: 642 - 1500 KB/sec
• Data buffer: 128 KB
• Disc turn speed: 10X (maximum)

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement

Weight

• 0.6 lbs
• 275 g

Height

• 0.59 inches
• 15 mm

Width

• 5.12 inches
• 130 mm

Depth

• 5.75 inches
• 146 mm

Operating temperature

• Between 10 degrees Celsius and 50 degrees Celsius
• Between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 122 degrees Fahrenheit

Relative humidity

• Operating between 8% and 80%

Agency approvals

• FCC
• CE
• C-Tick
• MIC
• UL
• CSA
• TUV
• VCCI
• BSMI

ENERGY STAR-Compliant

No

Hardware requirements

• Computer with functional USB Port
• USB Universal Host Controller
  

Software requirements

• Windows 2000
• Windows Me
• Windows 98

Compatibility

Applicable Discs

• CD-ROM
• CD-R
• CD-RW

Applicable Formats

• CD-DA
• CD-ROM Mode 1 & 2
• CD-ROM XA
• Photo CD
• Enhanced CD
• Video-CD
• CD-I
• CD-Text

Limitations
None.

NOTE: Some configurations may not be supported.

Other
Cable orders required
None

Installation time

Approximately 10 min

NOTES:

1. The symbol * means that the information is currently unavailable for this product.
2. FRU stands for Field Replacement Unit. It is the part number used for ordering service/replacement parts.
3. Effective Withdrawal means that on the given date the products will have been withdrawn from marketing. After that date, the product can not be obtained directly.