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The ambient operating temperature for the tape cartridge is 10°C to 40°C (50°F to
104°F) and the ambient operating relative humidity (noncondensing) is 20% to
80%. If storage or transportation of a tape cartridge has exposed it to conditions
outside these ambient values, allow the tape cartridge to acclimate to proper
operating conditions for a 24-hour period before using.
Place labels only in the front slide slot of the cartridge. Placing a label on the
top, bottom, sides, or rear of the cartridge might interfere with normal cartridge
operation and might damage other parts of the drive.
Do not use graphite pencils, water-soluble felt pens, or other debris-producing
writing instruments on your labels. Never use an eraser on a label; replace the
label.
Be sure to place unused cartridge labels in the protective box so that you do not
inadvertently pick them up along with the cartridge during subsequent usage. A
static electricity charge on a cartridge might cause a label to cling to the cartridge.
If you accidentally insert a label into the system along with a cartridge, the hub
reel and system gear might not mesh.
Follow all instructions for tape cartridge handling that come with your cartridges
or tape system.
Selecting recording capacity
You might want to decrease tape capacity for compatibility with older tape drives, or
increase capacity for enhanced performance. Insert a tape cartridge, and wait for tape
motion to stop and the Tape in Use indicator to light steadily. The capacity indicators
show the current tape capacity. If they are not lit, it means the tape is blank.
Press the Select button to change density. When the Density Override indicator is
blinking, you can press the Select button to change the recording capacity of the tape.
Press the Select button until the desired capacity indicator is flashing. The indicator
will continue flashing until the tape drive begins recording in the new capacity. Then,
the new capacity indicator lights steadily, and the original capacity indicator turns off.
Note: Your choice of capacities is limited by the data cartridge you use. See the
“Maximum data capacity” table on page 2-3.
Setting write protection on the cartridge
Part 1: Installation, use, and maintenance guide 1-11