Specifications
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Media write compatibility:
DVD+/-R 4.7GB Write Once General Use
DVD+/-RW 4.7GB ReWritable General Use
CDR, CDR Media
Read media compatibility:
DVD-ROM single/dual layer
DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW
CD Media, CDR, CDRW, PhotoCD, VideoCD, CD-Extra, CD-Text.
The DVD-RW format is designed as a user recordable format that is com-
patible with existing DVD environment, which means that data written to
DVD-RW will be physically compatible with your desktop or set-top DVD
players. As with standard DVDs, DVD-RW discs can contain up to 4.7GB
of data per side, and can be used to store video, audio, or user file data.
The DVD-RW format is a member of the DVD Forum’s family of DVD
Specifications, and is a rewriteable medium that allows users to record,
erase, and re-record their own DVD discs more then 1000 times.
Media Support
DVD-R/RW+CDRW Specifications
• Additional application software may have been included with your drive. Please review the
documentation included with this software for information on the operation and support of this
software. The documentation can usually be found in an electronic format on the installation
CD.
• Always operate your drive on a steady and level surface. Do not move the unit while it is turned on.
• Plug your drive into a grounded electrical outlet. The use of “ground-defeating”
adapters will cause damage not covered by your warranty.
•You can connect or disconnect your MicroNet Storage Device to your computer while the
power is turned on; however, make sure that no other devices on the connection are active when
“hot-plugging” or disconnecting your device.
• When disconnecting a FireWire drive, always drag its icon to the trash (or select the “Put-
Away” command from the File menu) to remove it from the desktop before disconnecting
the drive.
• MicroNet Hard Disk Drives are compatible with the leading hard disk repair
and defragmentation software. We recommend using this software to main-
tain peak performance and data-integrity of your drive. Contact your local software
retailer for more information about the software best suited for your computer.
• The IEEE-1394 standard for FireWire sets a limit of 63 FireWire devices per computer. When
connecting directly to your computer, there should be no more than 16 cable lengths between
the computer's FireWire port and the last FireWire device.
DAILY USE TIPS
HARDWARE INSTALLATION-EXTERNAL
• Connect the square end of the included peripheral cable to the USB port on the
rear of your MicroNet USB Storage Device.
• Connect the rectangular end of the cable to a free USB
port on your PC or USB hub.
• Connect the power cable to your USB Hard Disk Drive
and plug it into a grounded outlet.
• Press the power switch to turn on your MicroNet
USB Storage Device.
USB
Audio Output Jack
USB2 Port
Power Connector
Power Switch
ATTENTION WINDOWS 98 USERS: Before connecting your DVD, please insert the
included driver CD Rom and run “TPPINST.EXE”. Please be sure to have your Windows 98
installation CD available as it may be required during installation. Select Complete Install, and
reboot the computer when prompted. This is only required the first time you install a MicroNet
USB Storage Device.
Note: in order to reach USB 2.0 speeds, you must have a computer or
host adapter that has USB 2.0 support. Your MicroNet storage device
will autosense the highest available connection speed.
Installation
1. Turn on your computer. Wait until startup has completed.
2. Plug in the power on your MicroNet DVD and turn it on. Please make sure that the
Power LED comes on, indicating that the drive is powered up.
3. Connect one end of the IEEE 1394 cable to the drive and the other end to an available
IEEE 1394 port on the computer.
4. Your MicroNet Optical Drive will be automatically detected. If the driver was not
installed during the initial installation (Windows), you may be asked to insert your
Windows installation CD-ROM in your computer’s internal CD/DVD-ROM drive. After
Windows is done with the driver installation, you may be asked to restart your computer.
5. (Windows Only) On the Windows desktop, open My Computer. Windows will have
assigned a drive letter and icon for your MicroNet optical drive. Please note the DVD drive
letter for later use.
ATTENTION WINDOWS 98 USERS: Before connecting your DVD, please install the
Microsoft 1394 patch (Microsoft Support Document Q242975.) This update can be down-
loaded from MicroSoft or from the MicroNet support web page. Please be sure to have your
Windows 98 installation CD available as it may be required during installation.
• Plug the included power cable into the power con-
nector on your drive and plug the other end into a
grounded electrical outlet.
• Press the power switch to turn on your Micronet
Drives storage device, then power-on your computer.
• Connect one end of the included 6-pin IEEE-1394
peripheral cable to one of the FireWire ports on the rear of your drive.
• Connect the other end to one of your computer’s FireWire ports, or to the
FireWire port on a device already connected to your computer.
Audio Output Jack
Firewire
FireWire™ Ports
Power Connector
Power Switch
Important Note: There are many brands of DVD media, not all of which
are compatible with all DVD mechanisms. Please try a different brand of media,
and check with www.MicroNet.com for the latest compatibility information.