The New Cartridge tab allows you to choose how the software will handle a removable disk cartridge that is being presented to the software for the first time.


By default, the software will detect the insertion of a new cartridge and prompt you to enter a name and description of the cartridge. See the New Media topic for more information.


To help with cartridge tracking, you can choose to create a name for a cartridge that is presented for the first time by clicking on the "Prompt for cartridge name and description" option. Using this option will cause the software to open a message window allowing you to type in a friendly name and description for the cartridge. The software will then use this name and description throughout the user interface. This option is selected by default.


The software can give each cartridge a specific name. This is achieved by clicking on the option "Use the Serial # for cartridge identification". This will cause the software to read a unique serial number from the cartridge. The serial number that the software will use can be found on the cartridge label. When this option is in effect, the software will identify all new cartridges by cartridge serial number throughout the user interface.


When you have finished with your choice of how to name a new cartridge you can click "OK" to make your choice effective. When you click "OK" you will be brought back to the Home page. If you want to clear your changes click "Cancel".