User's Guide
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Document Organization
This document is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, 
Introduction, provides an overview of the tape drive and 
product features.
• Chapter 2, 
Getting Started, includes information on the Java Plug-in, 
resetting system defaults, and warranty, safety, handling, and ESD 
precautions.
• Chapter 3, 
Using Your Tape Drive, provides information on the front 
panel controls and LEDs, data cartridges, and POST. 
• Appendix A, 
Specifications, provides product, functional, 
environmental, and recording media specifications. 
• Appendix B, 
Data Cartridges, provides information on recognizing, 
handling, inspecting, write-protecting, loading, and unloading 
cartridges.
• Appendix C, 
Regulatory Compliance, provides electromagnetic field 
specifications, acoustic noise emissions, and environmental 
compliance.
This document concludes with a glossary.
Notational Conventions
This document uses the following conventions: 
Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main 
topic.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are 
included to prevent damage to equipment.
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and 
are included to prevent injury.










