HP (Hewlett-Packard) 7550e, 7570e User Manual

HP SureStore

CD-Writer Plus

User’s Guide

For Models 7550e and 7570e

U.S.: Hewlett-Packard Company, 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland, CO 80537

Copyright 1999. Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a U.S. registered trademark of Intel Corp. Names of products mentioned
herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
company.

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Product Certifications

UL, cUL, TÜV, NOM-NYCE, CE, C-Tick, meets or exceeds FCC Class B
requirements
Laser: CDRH on internal laser product

Laser Safety

This unit employs a laser. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this
device when connected due to the possibility of eye damage.

Laser-Sicherheit

In das Gerät ist ein Laser eingebaut. Nehmen Sie die Abdeckung nicht ab und
versuchen Sie nicht, das Gerät zu reparieren, solange es angeschlossen ist. Es
besteht die Gefahr einer Augenverletzung.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

WARNUNG

Die Vornahme von Regelungen oder Einstellungen oder die Durchführung von
Verfahren, die nicht in diesem Dokument angegeben sind, kann eine gefährliche
Einwirkung von Laserstrahlung zur Folge haben.

Contains: Class 1 Laser Product
Innehåller: Klass 1 Laserapparat
Sisältää: Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Enhält: Klasse 1 Laser-Produkt

DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

DANGER: RADIATIONS INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITER
TOUT EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.

VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDS/ETTELSE
FOR STRÅLING.

ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ
EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VARNING: OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARO! NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ
KATSO SÄTEESEN.

Laser

Type: Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length: 778~787 nm (at 25°C)
Output power: 2.5 mW (read), 35 mW (write)
Beam divergence: 60 degrees

FCC Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15, Class B Computer Peripherals:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference
(2)this device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operations. This applies to all product options.

Hewlett-Packard Company
Colorado Personal Storage Solutions Division
800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland, Colorado 80537, USA
Telephone [phone]

November 2, 1998
Todd Hammel, Manufacturing Manager

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name:

Manufacturer’s Address:

declares that the product:
Product Name:
Product Number:
Product Options:

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety:

EMC:

Supplementary Information
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and

the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the “CE” mark accordingly.
November, 2, 1998 Todd Hammel, Manufacturing Manager
European contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH,

Department HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Stra

Hewlett-Packard Company
Colorado Personal Storage Solutions Division

800 S. Taft Ave.
Loveland, Colorado 80537

HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus 7500e, 7510e
C4413A, C4412A
All

EN60950: A4:1995
EN60825-1: 1994

CISPR 22: 1993/EN 55022:1994 Class B
EN 50082-1:1992
IEC 801-2:1991 - 4kV CD, 8kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984 - 3V/m
IEC 801-4:1988
1kV Power Lines

0.5kV Signal Lines
ENV 50140:1993 - 3V/m
EN 61000-3-2: 1995 Class D
FCC Part 15 Class B
AS/NZS 3548: 1995
IEC 555-2

βe 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: [phone]).

Federal Communications Commission R.F. Interference
Statement

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
Hewlett-Packard could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

To maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations, use properly shielded
cables with this device.

Notice for Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le
règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.

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Notice

Europe: This drive shall be installed only with an EN60950 (IEC950) approved
Power supply.

USA/Canada: This drive is for use only with IBM compatible UL listed personal
computers, weighing less than 18 kg.

User’s manual statement for VCCI class B product

Translation for VCCI class B product

This equipment is in the Class B category information technology equipment
based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information

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Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although aimed for residential area operation,
radio interference may be caused when used near a radio or TV receiver.

Read the instructions for correct operation.

BAPT Statement

Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die
Verwendung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en):

■ Wohngegenden

■ Gewerbegebiete

■ Leichtindustriegebiete

(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)

Korean RRL Statement

Copyright notice for Denmark:

VIGTIGT!

Copyright ved brug af CD-Writer 7500e, 7510e enheder
solgt i Danmark

I henhold til gældende dansk lov om ophavsret er det forbudt at foretage digital
kopiering af et digitalt værk. CD-RW brænderen må derfor IKKE anvendes til at
kopiere en musik-CD. CD-RW brænderen må desuden kun benyttes til at kopiere
et digitalt EDB-program, når en sådan kopiering tjener til at fremstille et
sikkerhedseksemplar af programmet eller hvor kopiering er nødvendig, for at
programmet kan anvendes efter dets formål. Hvis De selv har ophavsretten til
værket, har De også retten til at foretage digital kopiering med CD-RW brænderen.

Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement

HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus Drive
DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY Hardware - 1 year Software - 90 days

1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and
supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of
purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects
during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products
which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.

2. HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming
instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified above, due to
defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP
receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace
software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such
defects.

3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted
or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any
product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the
purchase price upon prompt return of the product.

4. HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in
performance or may have been subject to incidental use.

5. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate
maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not
supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of
the published environmental specifications for the product, or (e) improper site
preparation or maintenance.

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6. HP MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER
WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY,
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. Some countries, states or provinces
do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above
limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to
country, state to state, or province to province.

7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS
WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT
AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
(INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED
IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some countries, States or provinces do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: THE
WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN
ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE
SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.

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HEWLETT-PACKARD YEAR 2000 WARRANTY

FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH RESELLERS
Subject to all of the terms and limitations of the HP Limited Warranty Statement

provided with this HP Product, HP warrants that this HP Product will be able to
accurately process date data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing,
and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries,
and the years 1999 and 2000, including leap year calculations, when used in
accordance with the Product documentation provided by HP (including any
instructions for installing patches or upgrades), provided that all other products
(e.g. hardware, software, firmware) used in combination with such HP Product(s)
properly exchange date data with it. The duration of the Year 2000 warranty
extends through January 31, 2001.

HP Software License Agreement

ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE
LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR
ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE
LICENSE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN THE SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF
THE SOFTWARE IS BUNDLED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, YOU MAY RETURN
THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.

HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
License Grant. HP grants you a license to Use three (3) copies of the Software but

only for Use in conjunction with the HP hardware product that accompanied the
Software. “Use” means storing, loading, installing, executing or displaying the
Software. You may not modify the Software or disable any licensing or control
features of the Software.

Ownership. The Software is owned and copyrighted by HP or its third party
suppliers. Your license confers no title or ownership in the Software and is not a
sale of any rights in the Software. HP's third party suppliers may protect their
rights in the event of any violation of these License Terms.

Copies and Adaptations. You may only make copies or adaptations of the
Software for archival purposes or when copying or adaptation is an essential step
in the authorized Use of the Software. You must reproduce all copyright notices in
the original Software on all copies or adaptations. You may not copy the Software
onto any bulletin board or similar system.

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No Disassembly or Decryption. You may not disassemble or decompile the
Software unless HP's prior written consent is obtained. In some jurisdictions, HP's
consent may not be required for limited disassembly or decompilation. Upon
request, you will provide HP with reasonably detailed information regarding any
disassembly or decompilation. You may not decrypt the Software unless
decryption is a necessary part of the operation of the Software.

Transfer. Your license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the
Software. Upon transfer, you must deliver the Software, including any copies and
related documentation, to the transferee. The transferee must accept these License
Terms as a condition to the transfer.

Termination. HP may terminate your license upon notice for failure to comply
with any of these License Terms. Upon termination, you must immediately
destroy the Software, together with all copies, adaptations and merged portions in
any form.

Export Requirements. You may not export or re-export the Software or any copy
or adaptation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The Software and any accompanying
documentation have been developed entirely at private expense. They are
delivered and licensed as “commercial computer software” as defined in DFARS

252.227-7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991) or DFARS 252.227­7014 (Jun 1995), as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as

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“Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Jun 1987)(or any
equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applicable. You
have only those rights provided for such Software and any accompanying
documentation by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the HP standard software
agreement for the product involved

Chapter 1: Connecting CD-

Writer Plus and Installing

Software

Data cable

installation diskette

Chapter 1:

Connecting CD-Writer
Plus and Installing
Software

What’s in Your Package

Make sure you have the items shown below. (Keep the packaging in case
you need to transport the CD-Writer Plus drive.)

Blank

User’s
Guide

Recordable
CD

Software installation CDs

Power

supply

Audio
cable

HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus
drive

Driver

Power
cord

1-1

1-2 Connecting CD-Writer

Connecting CD-Writer

CAUTION: The CD-Writer Plus drive contains sensitive, high-precision optical
equipment. Dropping or shaking the CD-Writer Plus drive may cause damage
to these sensitive components. Please be careful when handling your drive.

NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with your computer if you need more
information than what is provided here.

WARNING: DO NOT, under any circumstances, open the external CD-Writer
Plus drive’s case. If you suspect problems with your drive, service must be
performed by a certified HP technician. See ”Appendix B: Customer Support”.

1. Shutdown Windows and turn OFF your computer.

NOTE: The CD-Writer Plus drive can be used with laptops, desktops, and
towers that meet “Minimum System Requirements” on page A-1.

2. Connect one end of the power cord into the power supply and the other
end to a wall outlet or power strip. (The power plug and outlet may look
different in your country.)

Power cord

To CD-Writer Plus drive

Green light

Power supply

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3. Connect the power supply to the power connector on the back of the
CD-Writer Plus drive, with the arrow on the cable facing up.

To power supply

(arrow up)

Power connector

Check that you have power to the CD-Writer Plus drive by opening and
closing the CD tray by pressing the eject button.

NOTE: There is no power switch on the CD-Writer Plus drive or power supply.
The energy-efficient power supply automatically switches into power-saving
mode when the drive is not in use, and may be safely left plugged in at all
times. However, you may safely unplug the power supply without causing
damage to the CD-Writer Plus drive.

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4. Locate the parallel port (printer port) connector on your computer.
If you are having trouble finding the parallel port connector, your printer

may already be attached to it. The CD-Writer Plus drive can share the
parallel port with your printer.

Select an available parallel port.

TIP: Your CD-Writer Plus drive can share
a parallel port with a printer.

Parallel ports have
receptacles for 25
pins.

If the CD-Writer Plus drive and your printer will share the parallel port,
go to the next step.

If the CD-Writer Plus drive will not share the parallel port with your
printer, proceed to step 6.

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5. If you have a printer cable attached to the computer’s parallel port,
disconnect it from the computer and plug it into the CD-Writer Plus
drive’s connector that is closest to the power cord connector.

Printer’s data cable
(If a printer is sharing the
parallel port with the CD­Writer drive.)

Printer connector

Secure the connector
by tightening the
retaining screws.

Power cord connector

CAUTION: Do not plug any device other than a printer into the CD-Writer Plus
drive’s printer connector.

NOTE: If your printer is attached to the CD-Writer Plus drive, printing
documents while using the rewritable CD drive (for example, playing audio
CDs, writing to disc) will yield unpredictable results and is not a supported
function. This is because the printer and CD-Writer Plus drive are sharing the
same data cable.

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6. Attach the CD-Writer Plus drive’s data cable to your computer’s 25-pin
parallel port connector and hand tighten the retaining screws.

Attach the data cable’s remaining connector to the rewritable drive and
secure it by tightening the retaining screws.

Attach this end to the
computer’s parallel port.

Attach this end to the CD­Writer Plus drive.

CD-Writer Plus drive’s data cable

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7. Connecting the audio cable is OPTIONAL. If you do not wish to use it, go
to step 10.

The audio cable is used only for hearing music CDs through your
computer’s sound system. If you do not have a sound board in your
computer, you can still hear music CDs through speakers or earphones
attached to the front of the CD-Writer Plus drive.

NOTE: When the CD-Writer Plus drive records music or data, it uses the data
cable, not the audio cable.

8. If you have a sound board, connect the audio cable to a LINE IN audio
connector on the back of your computer. (Your sound board may be
labeled differently.)

9. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio connector on the
back of the CD-Writer Plus drive.

LINE IN connector on
sound board (Your sound
board may be labeled
differently.)

Audio connector

Audio cable
(optional)

10. Plug in and turn ON your computer.

11. You are now ready to install the parallel port drivers and the application
software. (See “Installing the Software for Windows 95/98, or Windows
NT 4.0” on page 1-8.)

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If You Have Problems

After connecting your CD-Writer Plus drive and turning on your
computer, the computer should start (boot) as it normally does. If it does
not, check the following items:

■ Is the computer power plugged in?

■ Is each device plugged in and turned on?

■ Are all cables properly plugged into the back of your computer and

the CD-Writer Plus drive?

■ Try turning off your computer. Wait at least 20 seconds before turning

it back on.

Installing the Software for Windows 95/98, or Windows NT 4.0

After the CD-Writer Plus drive is attached to your computer, you are
ready to install the application software.

If your computer DOES have a CD-ROM drive:

1. Insert the CD labeled “Software Disc 1” into your CD-ROM drive (not the
CD-Writer Plus drive). The main menu appears:

Click the
Install CD­Writer Plus
icon

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If the main menu does not appear automatically, click on the Start
button on the task bar, select Run, type
drive’s letter), then click on OK.

2. Click on the Install CD-Writer Plus icon. Follow the instructions on the
screen.

D:\SETUP (where D: is your CD

If your computer DOES NOT have a CD-ROM drive:

1. To get your CD-Writer Plus started right away, insert the diskette labeled
Driver Installation into your floppy drive.

2. Click the Start button on the task bar, select Run.

3. Type

4. If prompted to do so, reboot your computer.

5. Insert the CD labeled “Software Disc 1” into your new CD-Writer Plus

6. Click on the Install CD-Writer Plus icon. Follow the instructions on the

A:\SETUP (where A: is your floppy drive’s letter), and press ENTER.

The parallel port driver files are installed. This may take several minutes
and your mouse cursor will not move.

drive.
If the main menu does not appear automatically, click on the Start

button on the task bar, select Run, type
drive’s letter), then click on OK.

screen.

D:\SETUP (where D: is your CD

If You Have Problems

Things to Try First

■ Make sure the computer and each device is plugged in and turned on.

■ Does your computer meet the minimum system requirements listed

in “Minimum System Requirements” on page A-1?

■ Turn off the computer’s power, wait 20 seconds, then turn it on again.

Unplug the CD-Writer Plus drive and plug it in again. (This is called
cycling power.)

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■ Disconnect all the cables, look for and straighten any pins, and then

reconnect the cables. Sometimes just reconnecting a cable aligns it
correctly or adjusts the pin connections, fixing a faulty connection.

■ Check the list of known compatibility problems (on page 3-7) and in

the Readme file.

■ Make sure that there is no switch box anywhere in the CD-Writer Plus

drive’s cabling configuration.

■ If you have a printer connected to the CD-Writer Plus drive, check to

see if your computer can detect the CD-Writer Plus drive when the
printer is disconnected.

■ Check to make sure that your parallel port is truly configured as either

EPP or ECP. Check the manual that came with your computer to find
out how.

Check for a conflict with the parallel port (some other device
using the same IRQ or I/O as the parallel port).

In Windows 95 or Windows 98, to find out if there is a conflict:

- Right-click on the My Computer icon

- Select Properties

- Select the Device Manager tab:
Under the heading SCSI Controllers, find Shuttle EPAT
External ATAPI Adapter, and select Properties
AND
Under the heading Ports, find Printer Port, and select
Properties

If you see a yellow exclamation mark to the left of this line,
you do have a conflict. Determine which other device is
using the same settings as your parallel port and change
the settings on the other device.

If you discover you do have a conflict, to find out which device is in
conflict:

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98, right-click on the My Computer icon,

select Properties, select the Device Manager tab, double-click on the
computer icon to see a list of which device is using each resource
setting on your computer.

Error message when I double-click on the CD-Writer Plus
drive’s icon

■ There is no CD in the CD-Writer Plus drive; insert a CD and try again.

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■ After inserting a CD, you need to wait a moment to let the CD-Writer

Plus drive read the disc information (wait until the light on the front
of the drive stops flashing and stays green), then click on the CD­Writer Plus drive’s icon again.

■ The CD may be in the tray upside-down or a little off-center; try

reinserting the CD. The label should be facing up.

■ You are trying to read from a blank recordable CD. Try again after

copying some information to the CD.

In Windows Explorer, unable to see the CD label or all the
sessions/files on the CD

Refresh the screen. Select the My Computer icon in Windows Explorer
and press F5.

Printer no longer works after connecting the CD-Writer Plus
drive

Problems printing a file

■ See “Check for a conflict with the parallel port (some other device using the

same IRQ or I/O as the parallel port).” on page 1-10. For example, a

sound board or fax/modem board may be using the same IRQ. If you
discover conflicts, change the IRQ setting on the other device. Refer
to the manuals that came with your computer and other devices for
instructions.

■ If your printer is attached to the CD-Writer Plus drive, printing

documents while using the rewritable CD drive (for example, playing
audio CDs, writing to disc) will yield unpredictable results and is not
a supported function. This is because the printer and CD-Writer Plus
drive are sharing the same data cable.

System does not recognize the CD-Writer Plus drive

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98 simply click on the Connect or

Disconnect external drive icon on your desktop.

Select Shuttle EPAT External ATAPI Adapter, then click Disconnect.
Restart your computer, or shut it down and then turn it on again.

Watch for the green light on the front of the CD-Writer Plus drive to
blink as the computer boots up

Select Shuttle EPAT External ATAPI Adapter, then click Connect.

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■ Make sure the CD-Writer Plus drive’s cables are connected properly.

■ See “Check for a conflict with the parallel port (some other device using the

same IRQ or I/O as the parallel port).” on page 1-10. For example, a
sound board or fax/modem board may be using the same IRQ. If you
discover a conflict(s), change the setting on the other device. Refer to
the manuals that came with your computer and other devices for
instructions.

■ The power supply should have a steady green light when connected

at both ends. If it is flashing, try a different power outlet. If it is still
flashing the power supply could be damaged.

Uninstalling the Software Programs

You can remove all of CD-Writer Plus’s programs or individual programs.

CAUTION: If you want to reinstall the CD-Writer Plus drive’s software, first be
sure to uninstall the original software.

1. Click the Start button.

■ Point to Programs.

■ Point to HP CD-Writer Plus.

■ Point to Tools & Information.

■ Point to Utilities.

■ Click Uninstall.

2. Select the CD-Writer Plus drive’s program(s) that you wish to remove.

3. Click the Finish button.
The software is removed, including all related entries in your system

registry.

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Moving CD-Writer Plus to Another Computer

CAUTION: The CD-Writer Plus contains sensitive, high-precision optical
equipment. Dropping or shaking the CD-Writer Plus may cause damage to
these sensitive components. Please be careful when handling your drive.

You can disconnect the CD-Writer Plus drive and move it to another
computer, as long as the other computer meets the “Minimum System
Requirements” on page A-1.

The CD-Writer Plus drive can be used by only one computer at a time. Do
not try to use the CD-Writer Plus drive on more than one machine by
attaching it to a switch box.

To disconnect the CD-Writer Plus drive:

1. In Windows NT, go to step 2.
In Windows 95 or Windows 98, click on the Connect or Disconnect

external drive icon on the desktop.

Select Shuttle EPAT External ATAPI Adapter, then click Disconnect.

2. Unplug the CD-Writer Plus’s power supply from the outlet or power strip.
(The power plug and outlet may look different in your country.)

Power supply

NOTE: There is no power switch on the CD-Writer Plus drive or power supply.
You may safely unplug the power supply without damage to the CD-Writer Plus
drive.

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3. Disconnect the CD-Writer Plus data cable and audio cable (if any) from
the back of the computer.

Data cable

4. Disconnect the printer cable (if any)
from your CD-Writer Plus drive and
reconnect it to the printer port on the
back of your computer (other cables
not shown but still attached).

5. You are ready to connect the CD­Writer Plus drive to another computer.

To connect the CD-Writer Plus drive to another computer:

1. Follow the directions for “Connecting CD-Writer” on page 1-2.

2. The first time you attach the CD-Writer Plus drive to this computer,
follow the directions in “Installing the Software for Windows 95/98, or
Windows NT 4.0” on page 1-8.

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Chapter 1: Connecting CD-

Writer Plus and Installing

Software

Each additional time, after connecting all the cables:

■ In Windows NT, reboot your computer.

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98, simply click on the Connect or

Disconnect external drive icon on your desktop.

Select Shuttle EPAT External ATAPI Adapter, then click Connect.

Chapter 2: Using Your CD-

Writer Plus

Chapter 2:

Using Your CD-Writer
Plus

This chapter describes how to use, purchase, and care for CDs; how to
take care of your drive; and how to find out its drive letter.

Using CDs

Inserting a CD

1. Press the eject button on the CD-Writer Plus front panel.

2. Set the CD in the tray with the labeled side up.

Eject button

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2-2 Using CDs

3. Press the eject button again or push gently on the front of the tray to
shut the tray.

When you access the CD-Writer Plus drive from within a program, you
should be able to read the files on the inserted CD. If you have problems:

■ The CD may be in the tray upside-down or a little off-center; try

reinserting the CD. The label should be facing up.

■ After inserting a CD, you need to wait a moment to let the CD-Writer

Plus drive read the disc information (wait until the light on the front
of the drive stops flashing and stays green), then click on the CD­Writer Plus drive’s icon again.

■ Are you trying to read from a blank recordable CD? Try again after

copying some information to the CD.

Removing a CD

1. Press the eject button on the CD-Writer Plus front panel.

2. Remove the CD from the tray.

3. Press the eject button again or push gently on the front of the tray to
shut the front panel.

Choosing CDs for Your CD-Writer

For best results, use Hewlett-Packard CD-RW (ReWritable) or CD-R
(Recordable or write-once) media, available from your local vendor.

When to Use CD-RW

Ideas for using CD-RW (ReWritable) discs which can only be used in CD­ReWritable drives or newer MultiRead CD-ROMs:

■ Use as if it were a large-capacity floppy disk

■ Copy your important files each week

■ Free up disk space on your hard drive

■ Transport files to and from work/home

■ Create personalized presentations

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Chapter 2: Using Your CD-

Writer Plus

■ E-mail storage

For information on sharing CD-RW discs with others, see “Using CD-RW
Discs” on page 4-1.

When to Use CD-R

Ideas for using CD-R (Recordable or write-once) discs which can be read
in most CD-ROM or CD-Recordable drives:

■ Permanently save large project files

■ Share non-editable presentations

■ Permanently store home records

■ Share memories with family and friends

■ Copy your music onto CD for personal use

■ Permanently archive files

Purchase HP CD-RW (ReWritable) media

Available from your local vendor, these CDs can be recorded or read in
CD-ReWritable drives and read in newer MultiRead CD-ROMs.

Purchase HP CD-R (Recordable or write-once) media

Available from your local vendor, these CDs can be read by most CD­ROM, CD-Recordable, and CD-ReWritable drives. (Use this type of media
if you want to listen to your music CDs in a stereo.)

CD Care and Other Tips

■ Protect recording surfaces from scratches, fingerprints, and dirt.

■ Hold CDs by the outer edge or by the center hole.

■ You can clean a CD with a soft, dry cloth. Commercial CD cleaner or

ethyl alcohol can also be used

■ Write by hand only on the “white” premarked label side using an oil

based felt tip marker. Do not use a ballpoint pen.

■ Do not leave a CD in direct sunlight or in a hot, humid location.

■ If you lose power while writing to your CD (the CD-Writer Plus drive's

red light is on) OR if you exit an application or press CTRL-ALT-DEL

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while writing to CD, you may be able to salvage your CD, but ONLY if
you:

1. LEAVE YOUR CD IN THE DRIVE, DO NOT OPEN THE CD TRAY

2. Turn your machine off

3. Turn it back on

4. Then re-enter the application you were using
Once the application tries to access the CD-Writer Plus drive, the

recovery operation will make it appear that the last session is there.
However, in reality, only a part of the CD's directory may be there. Your
recordable CD is still usable if you can read the directory. Repeat the
entire copy operation to make sure that your files are copied to the
recordable or ReWritable CD.

■ Do not mix audio and data files on the same CD, since they require

different formats, unless you are creating Mixed Mode or CD-Extra
CDs. For more information on Mixed Mode and CD-Extra CDs, see
the Easy-CD Creator online help.

Maintenance

The CD-Writer Plus drive requires no maintenance or cleaning. If you
simply keep your CDs clean, you will prevent most problems.

CAUTION: DO NOT use the CD-ROM cleaning CDs that rely on a small brush
to sweep dirt off the laser. DO NOT use high-pressure air to clean the inside of
the drive. These cleaning techniques will damage the CD-Writer Plus drive.

Identifying CD-Writer Plus’s Drive Letter

Not sure which drive letter was assigned to the CD-Writer Plus
drive?

The CD-Writer Plus drive has a drive icon just like a CD-ROM drive icon.
You can determine which icon is your CD-ROM drive and which icon is
your CD-Writer Plus drive by double-clicking on the My Computer icon,
right-clicking on the CD drive icon, and selecting Eject.

Chapter 3: Problem Solving

Chapter 3:

Problem Solving

Read this section if you run into trouble with your CD-Writer Plus drive.
If after reviewing the section you need further assistance, call the phone
numbers listed in “Appendix B: Customer Support”

Gather the information on page B-1 before calling for help. Having this

information ready will greatly facilitate your call.

Things to Try First

■ Does your computer meet the minimum system requirements

(see“Minimum System Requirements” on page A-1 )?

■ Make sure your computer and CD-Writer Plus drive are plugged in

and that each device attached to your computer is turned on.

■ Turn off the computer’s power, unplug the CD-Writer Plus drive, and

wait 20 seconds. Then plug in the CD-Writer Plus drive and turn on
your computer. (This is called cycling power.)

■ Disconnect all the cables and then reconnect them. Sometimes just

reconnecting a cable aligns it correctly or adjusts the pin connections,
fixing a faulty connection. (Check for bent pins on the connectors
and straighten them.)

■ Make sure that you are using the right type of CD. See “Choosing CDs

for Your CD-Writer” on page 2-2.

■ Try the operation with a different CD.

■ Check the list of known compatibility problems (page 3-7) and in the

Readme file.

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