Manual Nero InfoTool
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 Start Successfully About the manual About Nero InfoTool 4 4 4 2 Launching the Program 5 3 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 Nero InfoTool Window Saving and Printing the Log Saving the log Printing the log Verifying System Requirements for Blu-ray 6 9 9 9 10 4 4.1 4.
Start Successfully 1 Start Successfully 1.1 About the manual This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero InfoTool. It is process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis. To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions: Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be precisely followed. Indicates additional information or advice. 1.
Launching the Program 2 Launching the Program To start Nero InfoTool via Nero StartSmart, proceed as follows: 1. Click the Nero StartSmart icon. The Nero StartSmart window opens. 2. Click the button. The list of Nero applications is displayed. Nero StartSmart window 3. Select the Toolbox > Nero InfoTool entry in this selection list. 4. The Nero InfoTool window opens. You have launched Nero InfoTool via Nero StartSmart.
Nero InfoTool Window 3 Nero InfoTool Window The Nero InfoTool window offers comprehensive information on eight tabs.
Nero InfoTool Window The following buttons and drop-down menus are available in the Nero InfoTool window: Button Save Button Print Button Refresh Button Exit Drop-down menu Current Drive Opens the Nero InfoTool – Save/Print window and saves the log generated by Nero InfoTool. Opens the Nero InfoTool – Save/Print window and prints the log generated by Nero InfoTool. Refreshes the log generated by Nero InfoTool. Closes Nero InfoTool. Displays all connected recorders for selection.
Nero InfoTool Window Display area Your system Display area Link Display area Your Nero version Displays a table, whose columns show the tested components, information about whether an upgrade is required, and the details of the tested components. Displays whether system upgrades are required and provides a link to the system requirements list. Displays whether the current Nero configuration supports the task that you selected in the drop-down menu.
Nero InfoTool Window Area Driver Information Displays information about the driver selected in the tree according to the selection. The following information is displayed on the Software tab: Software list Displays the version numbers of the installed Nero applications. See also: Saving and Printing the Log 9 Verifying System Requirements for Blu-ray 10 3.1 Saving and Printing the Log When you open Nero InfoTool a log is automatically generated. You can save or print this log. 3.1.
Nero InfoTool Window The log preview is refreshed. 3. Click the Print button. The Print window opens. 4. Apply the desired print settings and then click the OK button. The Print window closes. You have printed the log. 3.2 Verifying System Requirements for Blu-ray With Nero InfoTool you can check your system to see if it supports Blu-ray discs. To display any necessary upgrades for Blu-ray Disc support, proceed as follows: 1. Click the HD Readiness tab. 2.
Technical Information 4 Technical Information 4.1 System requirements Nero InfoTool is installed along with the Nero Suite. Its system requirements are the same. You can find more detailed information on the system requirements under www.nero.com. 4.2 Key Combinations The following key combinations for entering commands are available in Nero InfoTool: [Ctrl + S] Opens the Save/Print window. [Ctrl+P] Opens the Save/Print window. [Ctrl+R] Calls up the information again and updates it.
Glossary 5 Glossary Advanced SCSI Programming Interface (ASPI) The advanced SCCI programming interface is the interface between the software, the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) card and the operating system of a PC. This permits communication between the SCSI device (e.g. a SCSI scanner) and the SCSI card. However, ASPI drivers are also required for ATA, ATAPI, USB and FireWire interfaces. Firmware Firmware is software that has been installed on hardware during production (e.g.
Index 6 Index M Manual, conventions ............................... 4 C Codec Audio ................................................................. 7 Video ................................................................. 7 Conventions, manual .............................. 4 D DirectX Version .............................................................. 7 Driver Hardware ........................................................... 8 Software ..........................................................
Contact 7 Contact Nero InfoTool is a Nero AG product. Nero AG Im Stoeckmaedle 13-15 Internet: www.nero.com 76307 Karlsbad Help: http://support.nero.com Germany Fax: +49 724 892 8499 330 N Brand Blvd Suite 800 Internet: www.nero.com Glendale, CA 91203-2335 Help: http://support.nero.com USA Fax: (818) 956 7094 E-mail: US-CustomerSupport@nero.com Rover Center-kita 8F-B, 1-2-2 Nakagawa-chuou Tsuzuki-ku Internet: www.nero.com Yokohama, Kanagawa Help: http://support.nero.com Nero Inc.
