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A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W Copyrights: © 2002 Amacom Technologies Limited, all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Amacom Technologies Limited. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. Trademarks: The stylised “Amacom” logo, Amacom and EZDVD+RW are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Amacom Technologies Limited in the United Kingdom and/or other countries.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W CONTENTS 5 PRECAUTIONS 6 GETTING 6 STARTED What is DVD+RW 6 Copyright Warning 7 Unpacking the EZ DVD+RW 7 Setting up the Hardware 8 DEVICE DRIVER USB 2.0 FireWire ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION - Win98/SE 8 - WinME/2000/XP 9 - Mac OS 9.1 and above 9 - PC All Windows OSes 9 - Mac OS 9.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W PRECAUTIONS The drive you have just purchased includes a laser diode device, which classifies it as a “Laser Class I” product. This laser is not dangerous for the user under normal operating conditions. However, we strongly advise you not to place any reflective objects in the disc loading system, due to the risk of exposure to laser emissions that may be reflected by such objects. Always follow the basic precautions listed below to use your Amacom drive safely and correctly.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing the Amacom® EZDVD+RW drive, the 6 in 1 functions of this drive will allow you to quickly and easily create and record your own data, audio and video discs on DVD+R, DVD+RW, CDR or CD-RW discs. You can use the EZDVD+RW drive to archive data, create your own Audio CDs or make a DVD-Video of your home movies to share with friends and family.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W UNPACKING THE EZDVD+RW When you unpack your EZDVD+RW drive you should check the contents of the box against the list below. In the event that you are missing any of the items you should contact Amacom as soon as possible using one of the methods in the “Contacting Amacom” section of this manual. EZDVD+RW Drive USB 2.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION USB 2.0 PC - Windows 98 & Windows 98SE: 1. Setup your hardware by following the instructions under the “Setting Up The Hardware” section of this manual. 2. Turn on your computer and wait for Windows® to finish loading. 3. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer or hub, ensuring that it is pushed firmly in. 4. Windows will detect the insertion of the USB cable and ask you to install a device driver. 5.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W Mac - OS 9.1 & Above 1. Setup your hardware by following the instructions under the “Setting Up The Hardware” section of this manual. 2. Turn on your computer and wait for Mac OS to finish loading. 3. The drivers required to use the Amacom drive are installed as part of the Roxio Toast installation. Before proceeding to the next step you should install Roxio Toast by following the instructions in the “Additional Software Installation” section of this manual.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic - PC Only Roxio VideoWave Movie Creator - PC Only 1. Insert the Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic installation CD into your CD drive. 1. Insert the Roxio VideoWave Movie Creator installation CD into your CD drive. 2. The Roxio installation program should launch automatically and ask you if you want to install the software. 2. 3.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W Cyberlink PowerDVD - PC Only 1. Insert the Cyberlink PowerDVD installation CD into your CD drive. 2. The Cyberlink installation program should launch automatically and ask you if you want to install the software. 3. Click “Yes” and follow the on screen instructions on screen to complete the installation. 4. When the installation is finished you may be asked to reboot. You should answer Yes to this, as the software will not work otherwise.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W Reading Discs CD-ROMs & DVD-ROMs - You should follow the instructions in the user manual that accompanies the software for details on how to install or run the program. Audio CDs - When these are inserted into the drive the disc may automatically launch an Audio CD playback program like Windows Media Player or Real Player and start playback automatically.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W System Requirements - Mac Operating Systems: Mac OS 9.1 or Higher Minimum Computer System Requirements: Apple iBook™, iMac™ or Power Macintosh™ Disk Space/Drive: 350 MB for application, 1GB working space (6GB recommended). Graphics Card: Minimum display resolution of 1024x768 at 16 bit color. Interfaces: SBP2 Compliant IEEE1394 FireWire Controller OR USB 2.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W Don’ts: · Do not connect or disconnect any USB device while the EZDVD+RW is transferring information – data loss will result! To prevent any data loss, stop the EZDVD+RW before disconnecting the interface cable from the computer or EZDVD+RW. · Do not use any USB cables with your EZDVD+RW other than Amacom® cables. Never use a USB extension cable with your USB EZDVD+RW - data loss may result! NOTE: If the amber activity light is blinking, the EZDVD+RW is transferring data.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W Don’ts: · · Do not connect or disconnect any Firewire® device while the EZDVD+RW is transferring information – data loss will result! To prevent any data loss, stop the EZDVD+RW before disconnecting the interface cable from the computer or EZDVD+RW. Do not use any Firewire cables with your EZDVD+RW other than Amacom® cables. NOTE: If the amber activity light is blinking, the EZDVD+RW is transferring data.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W The Flip2disk® Is Not Assigned a Drive Letter under Windows®: · Check all connections. · Make sure the drive system is receiving power. · Make sure you are using USB cables supplied by Amacom®. · If you are connected to a USB hub, ensure the hub is connected correctly and has power. Check your BIOS to ensure USB is enabled. Refer to your computer’s User’s Guide or manual for directions.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W The EZDVD+RW USB Drive Does Not Work on an Older Laptop Computer: Some older laptops use a USB port called an “Open Host” that is not compliant with the latest USB specification. If your laptop has an “Open Host” USB port, your EZDVD+RW USB drive may not be assigned a drive letter when connected to the laptop. Try following the USB Guidelines. They are designed to help you avoid some of the problems caused by non-compliant USB devices.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W Your EZDVD+RW Stops Responding (Locks up), or Information Gets Lost or Corrupted While You Are Saving or Copying Files: PC Users: The problem is probably due to a Firewire® controller chip or other Firewire® device on your computer system that is not SBP-2 compliant. Try the following suggestions: • Carefully follow the Firewire® Guidelines. They are designed to help you avoid some of the problems caused by non-compliant Firewire® devices.
A M A C O M E Z D V D + R W Identifying Your Version of Windows® 98: Your EZDVD+RW Firewire® drive will only run under Windows 98 Second Edition. Follow these instructions, if you are unsure which version of Windows 98 is installed on your computer: • Right click on the icon for My Computer and select Properties. • Click the tab for General. • Your version of Windows 98 is listed in the upper right hand corner of the window.
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