HP 8200i, 8210i User Manual

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HP CD-Writer Plus

User’s Guide

For Models 8200i and 8210i

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

Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of the 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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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Installing CD-W rit e r Plus and Software

What’s in the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Tools You’ll Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Installing a CD-Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Installing Software: Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0. 1-21

Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

If You Have Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Chapter 2: Using Your CD-Writer Plus

Using CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Identifying CD-Writer Plus’s Drive Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

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Chapter 3: Problem Solv in g

Things to Try First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -1

Common Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -2

Solutions to Some Common Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDs

Varying Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Sharing CDs across Different Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Chapter 5: Making Data CDs

Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -1

Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of Computers . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

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Chapter 6: Making Music CDs

Starting Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Making a Music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Modifying Your CD Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Playing Music CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Chapter 7: Making Inserts and Labels

How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Chapter 8: Copying CDs

What Types of CDs Can I Copy?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Starting CD Copier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Making a Copy of a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Chapter 9: Find Files Fa st with HP Simple Trax

Copying Files to CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Automatically Copying Files to CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 -3

To Verify Your Schedule Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

To Change a Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 -9

Browsing Your Simple Trax CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Finding Files On Your CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Copying Files and Folders Back to Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Retrieving an Earlier Version of a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Importing CDs into HP Simple Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Changing the Index Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Chapter 10: HP Disaster Recovery

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Recovering Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

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Appendix A: Technical Information

Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

What Affects System Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Appendix B: Customer Support

Before You Call HP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

HP Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Returning a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

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Product Certifications

UL, cUL, TÜV, CE, C-Tick, meets or exceeds FCC Class B Requirements Laser: CDRH

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.

Class 1 Laser Product Klass 1 Laserapparat Luokan 1 Laserlaite 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

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.

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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 HewlettPackard could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name:

Hewlett-Packard Company Colorado Personal Storage Solutions Division

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 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

800 S. Taft Ave. Loveland, Colorado 80537

HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus 8200i, 8210i C4415A, C4414A 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 FCC Part 15 Class B AS/NZS 3548: 1995 IEC 555-2

βe 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: +49-7031-143143).

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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 970-635-1500

November 2, 1998 Todd Hammel, Manufacturing Manager

Canadian Standards Association Information Statement

INSTRUCTION TO USER: WARNING: This component is only considered to be approved when installed in CSA certified equipment evaluated to the standards C22.2 No. 220-M1986 or C22.2 No. 950-M89. The operator accessibility into the end use enclosure is defined with strict accordance in the operator's manual for the installation of components into the equipment.

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

VIGTIGT!

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.

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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.

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.

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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 for internal drives. HP grants you a license to Use one copy of 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.

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 252.227-7014 (Jun 1995), as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as “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.

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What’s in the Package

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

Blank CD

User’s Guide

Software installation CDs

Audio Cable

NOTE: You may not need the data cable and the audio cable depending on your computer’s configuration.

Data cable

Screws

HP CD-Writer Plus drive

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Tools You’ll Need

Locate the following items, before you begin to install the drive:

■ A medium-size Phillips screwdriver

■ Your computer system’s manual (you may need to look up

information about the location of your IDE connectors)

Before You Begin

Before you begin the installation, you need to decide whether you will be installing the CD-Writer Plus in an empty drive bay, or whether you will be replacing an existing CD-ROM with the CD-Writer Plus drive. Watch for special installation directions for each situation.

NOTE: In the Toshiba Infinita and IBM Aptiva computers, install the CDWriter Plus in an empty drive bay, and not as a replacement for an existing CDROM drive. Because of the fit between the CD-Writer Plus and these computers it may not be possible to replace the CD-ROM drive with the CD-Writer Plus drive.

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Watching the Installation Video

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

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.

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see page A-1.

2. Watch the installation video (about 6 minutes). To do this, click on the Watch Installation Video icon.

Watch Installation Video icon

D:\SETUP (where D: is your CD

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Getting an Install Recommendation

CD-Writer Plus’ installation program will analyze your computer and make a recommendation about connecting the CD-Writer Plus hardware. This recommendation is specific to your computer and is the first step in successfully installing CD-Writer Plus.

1. Go back to the main menu and click on the Install CD-Writer Plus icon.

Install CD-Writer Plus icon

2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

3. When the CD-Writer Plus Install Recommendation screen appears, click Print. Or, if you don’t have a printer, copy the information by hand. You’ll need this information in the next section.

Installing the Hardware

CAUTION: The discharge of static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. You can avoid static discharge by touching a grounded metal object such as your computer’s case before and during installation of hardware inside your computer or by wearing a grounding strap connected to ground.

1. Remove the CD labeled Software Disc 1 from your CD-ROM drive.

2. After getting the Install Recommendation (see the previous section) you will be prompted to shut down Windows. Click the Shutdown button and wait until it is safe to turn off your computer. Proceed to turn OFF your computer, monitor, and other devices.

3. Unplug the power cords from the wall outlet or from the power strip, if you use one.

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4. Remove the cover from your computer

CAUTION: Be careful of any sharp edges that may be present inside your computer.

Computer OFF

See your computer’s manual if you need help removing the cover.

5. If you are installing the drive into an empty drive bay, remove the cover plate from a larger half-height drive bay.

Available half-height drive bay

(approx. 6” x 1.75”/15cm x 4.5 cm)

See your computer’s manual if you need help removing the drive-bay cover.

If you are replacing an existing CD-ROM drive, remove the drive. Take note of where the cables are attached and lay them aside to reconnect to

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the CD-Writer Plus. You will not need the data cable that came with your CD-Writer Plus. If there was an audio cable connected to the drive you just removed, you may use it in place of the audio cable that came with the CD-Writer Plus.

6. Look at the other drives that are installed in your computer to see if your computer’s case requires rails or mounting brackets to hold a drive in place. If it does, use an extra set of rails that came with your computer and attach them to the sides of CD-Writer Plus. If you are replacing an existing drive, check to see if it has special rails or brackets that can be used on your CD-Writer Plus. If you do not have an extra set, contact your computer’s manufacturer to obtain rails.

7. Write the CD-Writer Plus’ serial number in the space below. The serial number is on the main label on the top of the drive.

Serial number:

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Drive’s serial number

8. Read the Install Recommendation you printed earlier (see page 1-4). The Install Recommendation tells you whether the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus should be set as Master or Slave for your computer.

9. Find the pairs of pins labeled Master, Slave, and Cable Select on the back of the CD-Writer Plus. Notice that one pair of pins has a small plastic cap or jumper. This jumper can be pulled off using your fingers, tweezers, or needlenose pliers, and placed on a different pair of pins to change the setting.

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10. Set the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus as advised in the Install Recommendation Printout for your computer (page 1-4).

Slave

Check the back of the new drive and make sure the jumper is on the center location (Slave).

Don’t use

Cable Select

This is a jumper. You can pull

it off and place it on another

pair of pins to change the setting.

or Master

Check the back of the new drive and make sure the jumper is on the right- hand location (Master).

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11. Insert the drive into the selected drive bay. Be careful not to dislodge any cables inside your computer as you do this.

If you are replacing an existing CD-ROM, skip to step 16 on page 1-

14.

12. If you are installing in an empty drive bay, look at the Install Recommendation Printout (see page 1-4) again and find whether the data cable should be connected to the primary or secondary IDE controller on your computer.

TIP: (For two devices connected to the data cable.) If the Install Recommendation states that your CD-Writer Plus drive will share the data cable with another device (such as a CD-ROM drive), follow the cable already attached to the other device down to the circuit board in order to locate the IDE controller that you need. If you find an extra connector along that cable, simply attach that connector to the CD-Writer Plus drive.

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13. Locate the recommended 40-pin IDE controller’s connector (primary or secondary) on your computer’s motherboard.

The IDE connectors are on the motherboard, which is the largest circuit board in your computer, taking up most of the bottom of a desktop computer or the side of a tower computer.

IDE connectors are usually found in pairs and may look like any of the following:

IDE connectors

(Actual size)

See your computer’s manual if you need help finding the IDE connector

You will see a variety of connectors inside your computer that look similar to the 40-pin connector, but have more or fewer pins. Find the connectors that are the correct size to fit the cable that came in the box with your drive.

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The IDE connectors may be hidden by some of the computer’s cables or may be behind a drive.

Many computers have an IDE hard drive or CD-ROM that connects to the motherboard through an IDE controller. The data cables on these drives have the same width as the data cable included with your CDWriter Plus. If your computer has an IDE hard drive or CD-ROM drive, you can follow the data cable from the back of one of those drives to find the IDE controller.

Computer manufacturers use a wide variety of labels for IDE connectors. Look on your computer’s circuit boards for printing identifying the primary and secondary connectors, such as:

- PRI and SEC

- IDE-0 and IDE-1

- IDE-1 and IDE-2

- HD and CD-ROM (most common devices to be attached)

- PCI-IDE and ISA-IDE

14. Refer to the Install Recommendation Printout (see page 1-4) to see if you will have one or two devices connected to the data cable.

On page 1-13 you can see what a One Device installation looks like compared to a Two Device installation.

15. Make the necessary data cable connections for your system.

CAUTION: Do not attach the CD-Writer Plus drive to a sound board’s IDE controller.

Most data cable connectors are keyed to fit only one way. If your connector is not keyed to fit only one way make sure the cable’s colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 where it connects to the CD-Writer Plus drive and where it connects to the IDE controller on the motherboard. Among the labels you may find that identify PIN-1 on the motherboard are PIN1, 1 or a small triangle pointing to the pin.

CAUTION: Make sure that you are attaching the cable correctly! You must locate PIN-1 on each connector and attach the cable so that the edge with the color stripe is aligned with PIN-1. If the cable is attached incorrectly, your computer may not boot up.

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colored stripe on the data cable

PIN-1

Look for a label identifying PIN-1 next to the IDE connector. The data cable’s colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 of the IDE connector. This illustration shows a specific computer. Yours may look different. PIN-1 could be on either side of the IDE connector.

PIN-1

The cable’s colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 on the CD-Writer Plus drive.

Colored stripe on the data cable

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One Device

The OPTIONAL data cable that came with the CD-Writer Plus drive is only used if there is no cable already attached to the recommended IDE controller in your computer system or the cable supplied with your computer is not long enough.

Use the connectors at the two ends of the cable.

PIN-1

CD-Writer Plus drive (on end connector)

Unused connector

Two Devices

Attach the CD-Writer Plus to whichever connector is not in use (center or end) on the

data cable already installed in your computer

(DO NOT swap connectors).

The OPTIONAL data cable that came with the CD-Writer Plus is only used if there is no spare connector for the CD-Writer Plus on your cable or your cable is not long enough.

PIN-1

DriveDrive

CD-Writer Plus drive (either location

not in use)

PIN-1

Drive

Colored stripe aligned with each PIN-1

IDE controller

located inside your computer

PIN-1

Motherboard

Follow the data cable already attached to the other IDE device

in your computer to locate the IDE controller.

Colored stripe aligns with each PIN-1

IDE controller located inside your computer

PIN-1

Motherboard

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If you are installing your CD-Writer in an empty drive bay, skip to step 17.

16. If you are replacing a CD-ROM, attach to your drive the wide, flat cable that you previously unplugged from the CD-ROM drive. Most connectors are keyed so that they only fit one way. If your connector is not keyed to fit only one way, make sure the cable’s colored edge is aligned with PIN-1, which is clearly marked on the CD-Writer Plus drive.

PIN-1

The cable’s colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 on the CD-Writer Plus drive.

Colored stripe on the data cable

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edge

17. Find an unused power cable inside

Power cable

your computer. There are a few unused power cables like the one shown inside most computers.

Red, yellow,

and black wires

NOTE: If you do not have an available power connector, you will need to purchase a Y-power cable that expands one power connector into

Beveled

two. Call your local computer hardware vendor to purchase one.

18. Plug the power cable into the back of the drive, with the beveled edge up.

Beveled edge up

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19. If you do not have a sound board or only want to listen to music discs using headphones or speakers

MPC-2 connector

attached to the front of the CD-Writer Plus, skip this step and go to step 21A.

You do not need an audio cable to record music. The audio cable is used only for listening to music

Audio cable

CDs through your computer’s sound system. When the CD-Writer Plus drive records music or data, it uses the data cable, not the audio cable.

Using an existing audio cable

If your sound board already has a spare audio cable with an MPC-2 connector (shown above), plug the MPC-2 connector into the Audio Out opening on the back of the CD-Writer Plus drive.

Using the audio cable provided with your CD-Writer Plus

To use the audio cable that came with your CD-Writer Plus, first plug the end with only one connector to the Audio Out opening on the back of the CD-Writer Plus drive.

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20. Next, connect the other end of the audio cable to the sound board inside your computer.

CD-IN vertical

CD-IN horizontal connector

connector

Audio cable

The large connector or the small connectors may be the one that works for your sound board. Use only one connector.

Tips for connecting the audio cable to the sound board

■ Identify the sound board.

To identify the sound board look for microphone connectors on the back of your computer. The circuit board inside the computer attached to the microphone connectors is the sound board.

■ Identify the audio connectors on the sound board.

Sound board

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The audio connectors have four prongs and are often on the outer edge of the sound board. On many sound boards the connectors for the audio cable are labeled CD IN.

■ Select the connector on the audio cable that fits your sound board.

The audio cable has two connectors in order to work with most sound boards. Try to match one of them to a connector on your sound board.

The audio cable may connect horizontally or vertically to the sound board. The connectors only fit one way. If a connector doesn’t fit, try turning it around.

Use only one of the two connectors on this end of the audio cable. Simply leave the connector you don’t use unattached.

■ Some sound boards have more than one audio cable connector. If when

you turn your computer back on you get no sound, try using a different connector on your sound board.

NOTE: The audio cable provided with CD-Writer Plus will work with most sound boards. If you need to purchase a different audio cable, contact your local computer hardware vendor. Be sure to identify the type of sound board you have and specify that you require an MPC-2 connector at the drive.

21. Secure the drive into the bay, using the screws included with your drive or any M3x0.5x6mm metric screw. (Do not use a screw longer than 6 mm.)

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If your computer uses rails or mounting brackets (see step 6) you may not need screws to secure the rails in the bay.

Use all four screws

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22. Replace your computer's cover.

Computer ON

23. Plug your computer, monitor, and other devices into a wall outlet or power strip, and turn ON your computer. (The power plug and outlet may look different in your country. The U.S. version is shown.)

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Installing Software: Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0

1. When you have turned your computer back on and it has started up, insert Disc 1 into either the CD-ROM drive or the CD-Writer Plus. The CD-Writer Plus software will make sure that it is communicating properly.

2. Software installation will automatically continue. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software you want.

Uninstalling the Software

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

CAUTION: If you want to reinstall any software, be sure to uninstall the original program.

To remove CD-Writer Plus programs:

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 programs 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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If You Have Problems

Did you read the Install Recommendation? (See page 1-4.)

There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when installing an IDE device. By reading the Install Recommendation, you will know how to install successfully without needing to evaluate the technical details.

Can’t find the IDE controller in your computer?

Check the manual that came with your computer or call the computer manufacturer for assistance. The IDE controller may be located on the motherboard or a daughter board. It may be hard to find because it is behind some other component inside your computer such as the power supply. Or, your computer may not have a connector attached for access to the IDE controller. DO NOT ATTACH THE CD-WRITER PLUS DRIVE TO A SOUND BOARD’S IDE CONTROLLER. Do not use the Colorado IDE Adapter board as an alternate IDE controller for the CD-Writer Plus.

Now your computer won’t boot up!

■ Turn your computer off and then back on.

■ Turn off and unplug your computer. Double-check each connector

along the data cable and straighten any bent pins. The connectors are inserted properly when all pins are covered and the colored stripe on the side of the data cable lines up with PIN-1 of each connector.

■ Is the power cable attached correctly to each device?

■ If you are sharing the IDE data cable between the CD-Writer Plus

drive and another device, did you change the data-cable (middle/end) connector attached to the device that was already inside your computer? Did you follow the Install Recommendation’s instructions for determining the jumper setting on page 1-4?

If you changed the data-cable connector location, change it back to the original position. The other device may be jumpered to Cableselect rather than Master or Slave. If this is true, the location of the data-cable connector (middle/end) is very important.

The CD-Writer Plus drive doesn’t show up in My Computer or Explorer.

■ If you cannot find the CD-Writer Plus drive in Explorer, restart your

computer, or shut it down and then turn it on again.

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■ Is the CD-Writer Plus drive receiving power? (Test this by opening and

closing the tray by pressing the eject button on the front of the drive.)

■ Turn off and unplug your computer.

Double-check each connector along the data cable. The connectors are inserted properly when all pins are covered and the colored stripe on the side of the data cable lines up with PIN-1 of each connector.

■ If you are sharing the IDE data cable between the CD-Writer Plus

drive and another device, did you change the data-cable (middle/end) connector attached to the device that was already inside your computer? Did you follow the Install Recommendation Printout’s instructions for the jumper setting on page 1-4?

If you switched the data cable connector on the other device, change it back to the original position. A device attached to the end connector of the data cable to begin with, should be attached to the end connector after installing the new drive. If it was originally attached to the middle connector, it should remain attached to the middle connector. The other device may be jumpered to Cable-select rather than Master or Slave. If this is true, the location of the datacable connector (middle/end) is very important.

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

The CD-Writer Plus drive will have 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’s icon, and selecting Eject. The tray of the selected drive will open.

The device that is sharing the IDE data cable with my CDWriter Plus drive doesn’t show up in Explorer or doesn’t work any more.

■ Turn off and unplug your computer.

■ Make sure that the power cables are securely attached to both devices.

■ If you are sharing the IDE data cable between the CD-Writer Plus

drive and another device, did you change the data-cable (middle/end) connector attached to the device that was already inside your computer?

If yes, change the data-cable connector location back to the original position. The other device may be jumpered to Cable-select rather

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than Master or Slave. If this is true, the location of the data-cable connector (middle/end) is very important.

■ For Sony and Goldstar CD-ROMs, try configuring the CD-Writer Plus

as Master and the CD-ROM as Slave.

Does your computer meet the minimum system requirements.

See Minimum System Requirements on page A-1.

Error message when I double-click on the CD-Writer Plus icon.

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

■ 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.

I already placed Software Disc 1 in the CD-Writer Plus but it continues to prompt me to insert the CD.

■ Make sure the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus is set as advised in the

Install Recommendation Printout for your computer. (See page 1-4.)

■ Check the data cable and make sure the cable’s colored edge is aligned

with PIN-1 on the CD-Writer Plus drive. (See step 15 on page 1-11 if you are installing in an empty drive bay, or step 16 on page 1-14 if you are replacing an existing CD-ROM drive).

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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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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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■ 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.

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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 assistance. Having

this information ready will greatly facilitate your call.

Things to Try First

These are some basic steps to take when you run into trouble. If the problem persists, see the “Common Symptoms and Solutions” section.

■ Does your computer meet the minimum system requirements? (See

Minimum System Requirements on page A-1.)

■ Make sure the computer is plugged in and that each device has power.

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

■ Try the operation with a different CD.

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

CDs for Your CD-Writer” on page 2-2.)

■ Check the Readme file that came with the CD-Writer Plus drive.

■ Check the free online information resources listed on page B-1.

■ If your computer has a power-management feature, disable it (see the

manual that came with your computer).

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Common Symptoms

■ Now your computer won’t boot up! (see page 1-22)

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

page 1-23)

■ The CD-Writer Plus drive doesn’t show up in My Computer or

Explorer. (see page 1-22)

■ The device that is sharing the IDE data cable with my CD-Writer Plus

drive doesn’t show up in Explorer or doesn’t work any more. (see page 1-23)

■ The computer is trying to boot up from the CD-Writer Plus drive or

receiving “Invalid Media” error message. (see page 3-3)

■ Copying directly from one CD to another doesn’t work. (see page 3-3)

■ Audio sounds poor. (see page 3-3)

■ Video is choppy. (see page 3-4)

■ Applications cannot locate the CD in the CD-Writer Plus drive. (see

page 3-4)

■ Unable to see the CD label or all the sessions/files on the CD in

Windows Explorer. (see page 3-5)

■ Lost power to the computer or had to press CTRL-ALT-DEL while

writing to the CD! (see page 3-5)

■ Buffer underrun error messages. (see page 3-6)

■ Hard Drive compression software. (see page 3-6)

■ Achieving optimal performance. (see page 3-6)

■ Known compatibility problems. (see page 3-7)

■ Checking for resource conflicts. (see page 3-7)

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The computer is trying to boot up from the CD-Writer Plus drive or receiving “Invalid Media” error message.

■ If the computer is trying to boot up the operating system from the

CD-Writer Plus drive, simply remove the CD from the drive tray when starting up your computer.

■ If you do not want your computer to boot from the CD-Writer Plus

drive, you need to change the “boot order” settings in your CMOS program. To learn how, see the documentation that came with your computer or call the computer manufacturer.

Copying directly from one CD to another doesn’t work.

WARNING: Only reproduce material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.

■ Some CD-ROMs will not allow direct copying to the CD-Writer Plus

drive or are not capable of digital audio extraction.

■ You must have either a SCSI 2 CD-ROM drive (see the drive’s guide for

information) or a supported ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use as your source.

■ Some CDs have a copy-prevention feature or other features that do

not allow a CD-to-CD copy.

Audio sounds poor.

■ Make sure the audio cable is completely plugged into the sound card

and into the CD-Writer Plus drive.

■ Make sure that you do not have a sound-muting feature turned on

through the monitor or in software.

■ Check the sound from the CD-Writer Plus drive by plugging

earphones or speakers into the audio connector on the front of the CD-Writer Plus drive. If the sound quality is good, the problem is probably with the sound board, speakers, or audio cable. See the documentation that came with your sound board and speakers for help. If you are not already doing so, try using the audio cable that came with the CD-Writer Plus drive.

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■ If you copied wave files from the hard drive to a CD, try listening to

the .wav files on your hard drive to see if they sounded poor before copying them to CD. (You can use the Media Player program found under Multimedia in Windows’ Accessories.)

Video is choppy.

This can result from the same situations that cause buffer underruns (explained on page 3-6) or can happen if your video card is slow. Try the following:

■ Try the solutions for buffer underruns (page 3-6).

■ Reduce the size of the video window and close any other programs

that are running.

■ If the previous suggestions don’t work you may want to consider

upgrading your video card.

Unable to see a second session reading from a CD-ROM drive.

■ Eject the CD and reinsert it.

■ Refresh the screen. To do this select the My Computer icon in

Windows Explorer and press F5.

■ CD-RW (ReWritable) discs can only be used in CD-ReWritable drives

or newer MultiRead CD-ROMs.

■ If you are trying to read your CD from Windows 3.x: Multi-session CDs

created with Direct CD cannot be read in DOS or Windows 3.x. If your multi-session CD was created using some other program, verify that you are using version 2.23 of the MSCDEX.EXE file. First, restart your computer and when you see “Starting MS-DOS...” appear on your monitor, press F8. Each line in your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file will load one at a time. Press “Y” until you see a line containing “MSCDEX.EXE”. Then press “Y” and the version number of your MSCDEX file will display. The number must be 2.23 or greater. Call Microsoft for an updated file if you need it.

■ See if the CD-Writer Plus drive or other CD-ROM drives can read the

CD. If so, the problem is probably with the CD-ROM drive. Contact the manufacturer of this drive for updated drivers.

Applications cannot locate the CD in the CD-Writer Plus drive.

Some programs (CD-ROM games, etc.) look only for the first logical drive letter assigned to a CD-ROM drive or CD-Writer Plus drive. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is assigned drive D:\ and the CD-Writer Plus drive

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is assigned drive E:\, the program is looking for the CD only in drive D:\ and will not see the CD in drive E:\. If you want to use the CD-Writer Plus drive with these programs, reassign the drive letters, making the CDWriter Plus drive come before the CD-ROM drive, as follows:

■ In Windows 95 or Windows 98, click on Start/Settings/Control

Panel and double-click on the System icon. Display the Device

Manager and double-click on CDROM. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive, and then click on the Settings tab. Under Reserved drive letters, select the drive letter after the existing letter (for both start and end drive letter) and click on OK. Then double-click on the CD-Writer Plus drive, and then click on the Settings tab. Under Reserved drive letters, select the drive letter before the current one and click on OK.

■ In Windows NT, click on Start/Programs/Administrative

Tools(common). Choose Disk Administrator. Right-click on the

drive letter you wish to change. Select Assign Drive Letter. Change the drive letter.

Unable to see the CD label or all the sessions/files on the CD in Windows Explorer.

Refresh the screen. To do this select the My Computer icon in Windows Explorer and press F5.

Lost power to the computer or had to press CTRL-ALT-DEL while writing to the CD!

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 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

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Hard Drive compression software.

We do not recommend using hard drive compression software. If you use hard drive compression software, it estimates free hard drive space based upon a compression ratio (often user selectable). Programs may check your hard drive for space needed and may think you have the necessary free space. However, depending on the type of files you are copying, you may in fact not have enough hard drive space.

Achieving optimal performance.

Run SCANDISK.EXE and DEFRAG.EXE on your hard drive before using your CD-Writer Plus drive for the first time (see your Windows manual for more information). Then run them periodically after that. These programs improve access times to the hard drive, which will help improve system performance while writing to and reading from the CDWriter Plus drive.

Buffer underrun error messages.

CD recordable devices require an uninterrupted data stream from the hard drive in order to write successfully to a CD. A buffer underrun message appears when for some reason the data stream is interrupted. This can occur, for example, if another application interrupts the writing process, or if the CD-Writer Plus drive’s write speed is set too high for the speed at which the hard drive can accesses and transfer data.

When using Easy-CD Creator or Disc Copier:

■ Make sure you use the Test option in the software to ensure that the

write speed is appropriate for your computer. For more information see the application’s online help.

■ Make sure your system meets the minimum system requirements, see

Minimum System Requirements on page A-1.

■ Buffer underrun may be caused by hard drive compression software

(see page 3-6).

■ NEVER write to the recordable CD while other applications are

running that could interrupt the writing-to-CD process. Log off any networks, disable any fax modem, email, screen saver, or other programs (such as TSRs, terminate-and-stay-resident programs) that may automatically send messages to your computer while writing data to the CD. If the interruption is long enough, you could ruin a write-once CD to which you are writing.

■ Exit any other programs before writing data to the CD.

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■ If your computer has a power-management feature, disable it (see the

manual that came with your computer).

■ Run SCANDISK.EXE and DEFRAG.EXE periodically on your hard

drive (see your Windows manual for more information). These programs improve access times to the hard drive, which will help improve system performance while writing to and reading from the CD-Writer Plus drive.

■ A small number of older hard drives are designed with a built-in

interrupt loop that may cause a buffer underrun. If you are unable to resolve buffer underruns by any other means, contact your hard drive manufacturer to find out if this is the case for your hard drive.

Known compatibility problems.

■ Check the Readme file that came with the CD-Writer Plus drive for

additional information.

■ Check the web site listed on page B-1 for the most recent information.

Checking for resource conflicts.

In rare cases, your computer’s IDE controller may be having a resource conflict where another device is trying to use the IDE controller’s I/O base address or interrupt request channel (IRQ). To check for this type of conflict:

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

select Properties, select the Device Manager tab, and double-click on CD-ROM, if the list is not already expanded. A yellow exclamation mark over the controller’s icon confirms that the controller has the same or conflicting settings as another device installed on your system. Resolve this conflict by assigning a unique IRQ and I/O base address to the other device.

■ In Windows NT, if this type of conflict is present, you will see an error

message when you start up Windows NT. Follow the directions in the error message box.

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Chapter 4:

Sharing Your CDs

How you write your data to CD and the type of CDs that you use will determine who else can read the data from your discs. This chapter briefly explains some of the options you have in creating CDs that can be shared with others using different computer and CD setups.

Varying Formats

CD technology has progressed rapidly over the last few years from CDROM to writable CD, and on to the technology you now own in your rewritable CD-Writer Plus. One of the results of these developments is that data can be written in several formats and on different types of CDs.

Sharing CDs across Different Formats

Using CD-RW Discs

When should I use CD-RW discs?

CD-RW media is the ideal solution if you need more storage space on your computer. Your CD-Writer Plus drive, coupled with CD-RW media, can function as an extension of your hard drive.You can write, erase, and rewrite data easily from applications and from the Windows Explorer. Use CD-RW media:

■ To save work in progress like presentations, documents, etc.

■ Make weekly archives of files on your hard drive.

■ Shuttle files between the office and home if you have a CD-Writer

Plus at each location, or have an external CD-Writer Plus to use on both computers.

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Can I share a CD-RW disc?

Yes. You can share a CD-RW disc directly with someone owning another CD-RW drive or with someone that has a MultiRead CD-ROM drive and UDF reader software. MultiRead CD-ROM drives are a recent innovation to CD-ROM technology, so while not all CD-ROMs are MultiRead, they are available to users world wide.

Can I make a diskette with UDF reader software for someone that has a MultiRead CD-ROM?

The instructions below will show you how to copy the Adaptec DirectCD (UDF) Reader onto a diskette. When you have finished you will be able to install the UDF reader onto computers with MultiRead CD-ROMs where you want to read your CD-RW discs.

To copy the Adaptec DirectCD (UDF) Reader to a diskette:

1. Insert “Software Disc 1” into the CD-ROM drive. A menu will appear.

2. From the menu, click Explore the CD.

3. Double-click the CopyDisk folder and then double-click Copydisk.

4. Select the Adaptec DirectCD Reader option and follow the instructions.

How do I know if a CD-ROM is MultiRead?

Look for the MultiRead certification logo on the CD-ROM’s packaging or users guide. The drive will be described as MultiRead certified or will list CD-RW as supported media. You can also put a CD-RW disc in your CDROM and see if it can read it.

What if I want to share with users that have standard CD-ROM drives? (In Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0)

In general, you must copy your information to a CD-R disc to share it with users that have standard CD-ROM drives. To accomplish this:

1. Insert your CD-RW disc in your CD-Writer Plus drive.

2. Copy all the information from the CD-RW disc to a unique location on your hard drive.

3. Replace the CD-RW disc in your CD-Writer Plus with a blank CD-R disc.

4. Copy the information from your hard drive to the CD-R media using DirectCD.

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5. When you eject the disc, DirectCD prompts you to either leave the disc as it is, or organize the disc so it can be read in most standard CD-ROM drives. Select the option to organize the CD so it can be read in most standard CD-ROM drives.

NOTE: For additional information on sharing CDs with Windows 3.x and DOS users, see “CD-R discs created with DirectCD.” on page 4-3.

Can I play an audio disc I made on a CD-RW disc in my car or home CD player?

Probably not. Most car and home CD players are not capable of reading information off of CD-RW media. You must record your audio on CD-R discs to play them on most conventional CD players. There are however some newly released auto and home CD players that can read the CD-RW media.

Using CD-R Discs

When should I use CD-R discs?

The data you put on a CD-R can’t be erased. Use CD-R discs:

■ When you want to protect your data so that it cannot be erased

■ If you want to share your CD with users that have standard CD-ROM

drives

■ For audio CDs

Can I automatically share a CD-R with anyone?

Not necessarily. The software application you use will determine with whom you can easily share the CD.

CD-R discs created with DirectCD.

Use DirectCD when you want to create data CDs to use on your own computer. For instructions on how to use DirectCD go to “Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer” on page 5-1.

When you eject the disc from the drive, DirectCD will prompt you to either leave the disc as it is so you can add more data later, or organize it so it can be read in most standard CD-ROM drives under Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3. If you intend to share the disc with other users, then you must select the option to organize it so it can be read in most standard CD-ROMs.

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■ Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0. Your CD-R

organized to be read in most standard CD-ROMs is now ready to be shared with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 users.

There may be some CD-ROMs that can’t read the CD-R. If you have problems try turning off the “Read Ahead” on your CD-ROM. Refer to your operating system documentation on how to do this. Another option is to use CD Copier to create a disc copy of your original CD-R disc. A description of how to do this can be found in the section “Making a Copy of a CD” on page 8-3.

■ Windows 3.x and DOS. Your CD-R organized to be read in most

standard CD-ROMs under Windows 95 and Windows NT cannot automatically be read in Windows 3.x or DOS. Some additional steps are required if you want to share this disc with Windows 3.x or DOS users. You will need to create a copy of your original CD-R disc on another piece of CD-R media using the CD Copier application. This will write a disc in the proper format for Windows 3.x and DOS users. Follow the instructions given in the section “Making a Copy of a CD” on page 8-3 to accomplish this task.

NOTE: CDs created with CD Copier will display long filenames when viewed in Windows 95, 98, and NT. When viewed in Windows 3.x and DOS, file names are shortened to the DOS standard of eight characters with a three-character extension. Files and executables that expect a specific file name may not function as anticipated in Windows 3.x and DOS.

CD-R discs created with Easy-CD Creator (Audio).

This application automatically writes the audio format understood by millions of car and home CD players in existence today. You will be able to share this disc with virtually any user.

CD-R discs created with Easy-CD Creator (Data).

Use Easy-CD Creator (Data) when you want to create data CDs you can share with other users, for example if you want to send the CD to your co-workers. For instructions on how to use Easy-CD Creator (Data) go to “Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of Computers” on page 5-6.

Easy-CD Creator is called a mastering application since, when used with CD-R media, it is capable of directly writing discs using a format that can be read by virtually all CD-ROM drives and operating systems (Windows95, Windows NT, Windows 3.x, and DOS).

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Interchange Summary

The following table is a brief summary of which CD drives can read discs created with certain application/media combinations.

Application

used to make

a CD

DirectCD CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM with UDF

CD Copier CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM

Easy-CD Creator (Audio)

Easy-CD Creator (Data)

Type of CD

used

CD-R (closed)

CD-R Any CD-ROM CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM CD-R Any CD-ROM, home or car CD

CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM CD-R Any CD-ROM

Drives that can read the CD

reader Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0

*Most CD-ROMs Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0

player

* Your CD-ROM drive must be capable of reading packet-written CDs. Most CD-ROM drives

are packet tolerant. If you have problems, check your drive’s documentation or consult the drive’s manufacturer.

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Chapter 5:

Making Data CDs

You can make data CDs with DirectCD™ and with EasyCDCreator™. You can copy data to both CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs. DirectCD and EasyCDCreator make data CDs in a slightly different way for different purposes. The correct program is launched automatically when you decide what kind of data CD you want to make.

■ If you want to make a data CD to use on your own computer, follow

the instructions in “Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer” below.

■ If you want to make a data CD to use on your own computer or on

different types of computers (for example, computers running under DOS or Windows3.x) that do not have DirectCD, follow the instructions in “Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of Computers” on page 5-6.

Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer

DirectCD enables you to write files directly to a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc, in much the same way you would write them to a floppy diskette or a removable media drive. This is especially handy for making data discs to use with your own computer. For example, you might want to

■ Archive data and then remove it from your hard drive

■ Back up the files on your hard drive

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■ Transfer a large number of files from the computer you use at work to

the computer you use at home

NOTE: Other people may be able to read data discs you create with DirectCD on their computers if their CD-related hardware and software is set up the same as it is on your computer. However, it is more likely that your data discs will be usable on other computers if you create them with EasyCDCreator, as described in “Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of Computers” on page 5-6.

DirectCD lets you read and write files directly to your CD with any software application that can read from and write to a drive letter. Some examples include:

■ Software applications such as Microsoft Word, when you use the

Save or Save As commands

■ Windows Explorer, when you drag and drop files

■ Windows 95

command

■ MS-DOS, when you use command prompts from within

Windows95/NT

®,

Windows 98/NT, when you use the Send To

DirectCD provides a file system based on UDF v1.5 specifications and writes data to the CD-R or CD-RW disc using packet-writing technology. This technology, together with the file system, gives you drive letter access to your CD-Writer Plus. A DirectCD wizard guides you step-by-step through the process of preparing and ejecting CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Preparing a Data CD

Follow these steps to start DirectCD and prepare a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc for reading and writing data. (If you want to write more data to a disc that you already formatted in DirectCD, see “Writing More Data to a DirectCD Disc” on page 5-5.)

1. Start up your computer.

2. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CD-Writer Plus. After a few seconds a screen will appear which asks you to “Please select the type of CD you wish to create.” (If the DirectCD Disc Ready window appears, the disc has already been prepared, and you can start writing data to it.)

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NOTE: If no screen appears after about 15seconds, the disc may not be blank, or it may have an unreadable format. (See “Fixing an Unreadable Disc” on page 5-6 for more information.) Or the “Auto insert notification” option may be disabled (this applies to Windows95 only). To check this, click Start, move the mouse pointer over Settings, and click Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click System and select the Device Manager tab. Double-click the CD-Writer Plus icon, then select the Settings tab. Click Auto insert notification if it does not have a check mark next to it, and click OK. Click OK on the System Properties dialog box. Then close the Control Panel.

3. Select the first option: Click here to create a data CD that will be accessible through a drive letter, i.e. as you would use a floppy drive.

The Format Disc screen appears. If you are formatting a CD-R disc, continue with the next step. If you are formatting a CD-RW disc, skip to step #5.

4. If you are formatting a CD-R disc, click Next on the Format Disc screen and skip to step #6.

5. If you are formatting a CD-RW disc, you can choose between two formatting options. To do this, click the Advanced button that appears on the Format Disc screen. When the next screen appears, select either Fast Format or Full Format and click OK.

We recommend that you select HPfast format, which lets you start writing to the CD-RW disc almost immediately while the disc is formatted in the background. A Full Format requires you to wait about an hour until the formatting is complete before you can write to the disc. Click the Help button for more information about the formatting options.

NOTE: Data is safe if you write it to the disc while HPfast format takes place in the background. HPfast format will NOT overwrite this data, because the data is written to sections of the disc that have already been formatted.

6. When the Name Your Disc screen appears, type a name for the disc and click Finish. Disc formatting begins.

When the DirectCD Disc Ready window appears, the formatting is complete.

NOTE: Formatted CD-RW discs have about 530 MB of available space, while formatted CD-R discs can store up to 618 MB of data.

7. Click OK. The DirectCD disc is ready for you to write data to it.

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Writing Data to a DirectCD Disc

Once your CD is formatted as a DirectCD disc, you can write data to it in several different ways:

■ Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer onto the CD-Writer Plus

icon.

■ Select Save As from a Windows 95 Windows 98/NT application File

menu and select the drive letter of your CD-Writer Plus.

■ Use the Send To command.

■ Use MS-DOS command prompts from a DOS window in

Windows 95/NT.

Ejecting a DirectCD Disc

DirectCD gives you various formatting options when you eject a DirectCD disc from the CD-Writer Plus. The options depend on what kind of disc DirectCD detects in the drive and how you want to use the disc. To eject a DirectCD disc, follow these steps:

1. Push the eject button on the front of the CD-Writer Plus, or

Right-click on the CD icon on the taskbar and select Eject from the drop-down list box.

The Eject Disc screen appears.

2. Carefully read the text that appears on the screen and, if options are presented, select the option you want.

3. Click Finish to eject the disc from the CD-Writer Plus.

NOTE: If you are using a CD-RW disc, see “Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDs” for more information about making CDs readable on different types of computers.

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Writing More Data to a DirectCD Disc

If you previously formatted a blank disc for DirectCD use, you can add more data to the disc until it is full. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Insert the DirectCD disc into your CD-Writer Plus.

2. Wait for the DirectCD Disc Ready window to appear. (If the Make Disc Writable screen appears, simply follow the on-screen directions to make the disc writable.)

3. Click OK and continue writing more data to the disc.

Erasing a DirectCD Disc

If you are using CD-RW discs in your CD-Writer Plus, you can actually erase files from the disc and use the recovered space to write new files. However, if you “delete” files from a CD-R disc, the files become invisible to the file system (such as Windows Explorer) but the space they occupy is not made available for other files. Thus, “deleting” files from a CD-R disc will not increase the available free space on the disc.

To erase the contents on a DirectCD disc, follow these steps:

1. While in Windows Explorer, select the file(s) you want to erase.

2. Select Delete from the File menu.

3. Click Yes to confirm that you want to erase the files from the disc. DirectCD erases the selected file(s) from the disc.

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Fixing an Unreadable Disc

If no window appears on the screen after about 15seconds when you insert a disc in the CD-Writer Plus, the disc may have an unreadable format. DirectCD has a ScanDisc application that may be able to recover data on the disc and allow you to write to it and read from it again. Follow these steps to use ScanDisc:

1. Double-click the CD icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. If the disc is unreadable, the ScanDisc window will appear.

2. Read the text in the window, then click the ScanDisc button.

3. Wait while ScanDisc repairs the disc. A message will appear on the screen when ScanDisc is finished.

NOTE: You can also start ScanDisc through the Start menu. To do this, click Start on the Windows taskbar. Move the mouse pointer over Programs, HP CD-Writer Plus, Tools and Information, and Utilities. Then select ScanDisc.

Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of Computers

Adaptec EasyCDCreator enables you to write files directly to a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable* (CD-RW) disc in a format that can be read by different types of computers. This is handy if, for example, you want to create a CD for someone who has a computer running under DOS or Windows3.x.

Follow these steps to start EasyCDCreator and copy data files to a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc:

1. Start up your computer.

2. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CD-Writer Plus. After a few seconds a screen will appear which asks you to “Please select the type of CD you wish to create.”

* CD-RW discs can only be read in a MultiRead CD-ROM drive or in another

CD-RW drive.

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NOTE: If the screen does not appear after about 15seconds, you may have inserted a disc that is already formatted. Remove the disc and insert a blank disc. Or the “Auto insert notification” option may be disabled (this applies to Windows95 only). To check this, click Start, move the mouse pointer over Settings, and click Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click System and select the Device Manager tab. Double-click the icon for the CD-Writer Plus, then select the Settings tab. Click Auto insert notification if it does not have a check mark next to it, and click OK. Click OK on the System Properties dialog box. Then close the Control Panel.

3. Select the second option: Click here to create a data CD for distribution among different types of computers. The EasyCDCreator

Wizard appears.

4. Leave the Data CD radio button selected, and click Next.

5. When the next screen appears, select the files and folders you want to copy to the disc and click Add Now. The graph bar in the lower part of the screen indicates how much space is left on the disc.

6. When you are done adding files, click Next. The Test Before Writing window appears.

7. Click Next, then click Finish on the Ready to Create CD window to create the CD. The testing and copying process may take a long time if you are copying many folders and files.

8. When the testing and copying process is completed, eject the CD from the drive.

NOTE: These instructions describe the simplest, most direct way to create a data disc with EasyCDCreator. Other options are also available, such as rearranging the folder/file structure after you have selected the files to copy to the CD. See the EasyCDCreator online help for more information.

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Getting Help

For setup and connection problems with your CD-Writer Plus, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user’s guide.

For information about EasyCDCreator and DirectCD, refer to the appropriate topics in the online Help. To access the online Help, select Help Topics from the Help menu of either program.

Technical information, including product literature, answers to commonly asked questions, information on software upgrades and other topics is available electronically through the following:

■ Adaptec World Wide Web (WWW) site at http://www.adaptec.com.

■ The Adaptec Software Products Group can be found on several

CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD publishing newsgroups and lists on the Internet.

For customer support information, refer to Appendix B, “Customer Support.”

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Chapter 6:

Making Music CDs

A music CD is a compact disc (CD) containing digital audio tracks recorded in the Compact Disc-Digital Audio (CD-DA) format.

Music CDs can store up to 74 minutes of music and may contain up to 99 tracks, each usually representing a separate piece of music. Music CDs can be played back from a home or car CD player or from a CD-ROM drive through speakers or headphones attached to the drive’s output jack.

You can use EasyCDCreator to:

■ Compile audio CDs of your favorite music

■ Make CDs from Wave (.wav) files on your hard drive

Starting EasyCDCreator

1. Start up your computer.

2. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CD-Writer Plus. After a few seconds a screen will appear which asks you to “Please select the type of CD you wish to create.”

NOTE: If no screen appears after about 15 seconds, you may have inserted a disc that is already formatted. Remove the disc and insert a blank disc. Or the “Auto insert notification” option may be disabled (this applies to Windows95 only). To check this, click Start, move the mouse pointer over Settings, and click Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click System and select the Device Manager tab. Double-click the icon for the CD-Writer Plus, then select the Settings tab. Click Auto insert notification if it does not have a check mark next to it, and click OK. Click OK on the System Properties dialog box. Then close the Control Panel.

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3. Select the third option: Click here to create an audio CD that will be playable in any CD player. The Adaptec EasyCDCreator Wizard

window appears.

Making a Music CD

You can make a music CD by recording songs from:

■ Tracks on an existing CD

■ Wave files stored on your hard drive (*.wav is a standard Windows

format for sound files.)

■ A combination of Wave files and tracks

This section explains how you can make a simple music CD with the EasyCDCreator Wizard. It also explains how to do other tasks like recording audio tracks from an existing music CD and recording Wave files stored on your hard drive.

NOTE: EasyCDCreator is designed to assist you in reproducing material in which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.

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Using the Wizard

The easiest way to make a music CD is to use the EasyCDCreator Wizard, which appears when you first start EasyCDCreator. The Wizard guides you step-by-step in making a simple music CD. Follow these steps to make a music CD with the Wizard:

1. Start EasyCDCreator if it is not already running (see “Starting EasyCDCreator” on page 6-1.) The Adaptec EasyCDCreator Wizard appears, as shown here:

2. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Wizard windows. As you add tracks to write to the CD, a list of these tracks will appear in

the main EasyCDCreator window at the bottom of the screen. A final message box notifies you when the recording is complete.

Recording Audio Tracks from an Existing Music CD

To record songs (audio tracks) from an existing music CD, you need to first create a CD layout— a file that contains the list of songs and the order in which they will be recorded—then record the layout to a blank CD. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Start EasyCDCreator, if it is not already running.

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Windows Explorer Audio CD Layout Window

2. Select New CD Layout from the File menu or open an existing CD layout.

3. Click the Audio CD Layout tab:

The top part of the window is Windows Explorer, where you can select the songs you want to record. The bottom part is the Audio CD Layout window, which allows you to view the contents of the CD layout. To make changes to the list of tracks in the Audio CD Layout tab, see “Changing the Order of Your Songs” on page 6-8.

4. Insert the source CD, which contains the songs you want to record, in your CD-Writer Plus.

NOTE: You can record directly from a CD-ROM drive only if it supports digital audio extraction. See “Recording from a CD-ROM Drive” in the EasyCDCreator Online Help.

5. In the Windows Explorer section of the window, select the drive where the source CD is located to view the list of songs on the original CD.

6. Drag the songs that you want to record from Windows Explorer to the Audio CD Layout window.

To change the name of a song, see “Renaming Songs in Your CD Layout” on page 6-8.

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7. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 for each existing music CD from which you want to record songs.

8. Select Create CD from the File menu when you have placed all of the songs that you want to record into the Audio CD Layout window.

The CD Creation Setup box appears.

9. Make changes, if any, to the CD Creation Setup settings (see “CD Creation Setup Settings” in the EasyCDCreator Online Help for descriptions) and click OK.

EasyCDCreator needs a blank CD before it can begin recording your CD layout. Insert a blank CD when prompted. A final message box notifies you when the recording is complete.

NOTE: To make a jewel case insert that lists the artist, CD title, and songs, see “Chapter 7: Making Inserts and Labels”.

Recording Wave Files Stored on Your Hard Drive

To record a music CD using Wave files (*.wav), the Wave files must be stored on your hard drive at 11, 22, 44.1 KHz, 8- or 16-bit, mono or stereo. To make a Wave file from an existing CD, see “Pre-recording Audio Tracks to Wave Files” on page 6-6.

NOTE: For best results, record your .wav files at 44.1KHz, 16-bit stereo. For more information, see the documentation for your Wave editor program.

To record Wave files stored on your hard drive to a blank CD, follow these steps:

1. Insert a blank CD in your CD-Writer Plus.

2. Select New CD Layout from the File menu, or open an existing layout.

3. Click the Audio CD Layout tab.

4. Select the Wave files you want to record from Explorer and drag them to the Audio CD Layout window.

5. To change the name of the song(s), see “Renaming Songs in Your CD Layout” on page 6-8.

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6. Select Create CD from the File menu when you have finished adding all of the songs you want to record to your CD layout. The CD Creation Setup box appears.

7. Make changes, if any, to the CD Creation Setup settings (see “CD Creation Setup Settings” in the EasyCDCreator Online Help for descriptions) and click OK.

EasyCDCreator will begin recording your CD layout to the blank CD. An on-screen message notifies you when the recording is complete.

NOTE: To make a jewel case insert that lists the artist, CD title, and songs, see “Chapter 7: Making Inserts and Labels.”

Pre-recording Audio Tracks to Wave Files

Pre-recording audio tracks to Wave files on your hard drive is a way to:

■ Minimize swapping CDs in and out of your drive if you want to make

more than one copy, or if you have only a CD-Writer Plus drive

■ Add sound effects to customize any song on the CD (using a third-

party sound editor)

■ Improve the sound quality if your CD recording system is less than

optimal

You can pre-record one Wave file at a time. To pre-record a Wave file from an existing CD, follow these steps:

1. Insert the source CD, which contains the song you want to pre-record to your hard drive, into your CD-Writer Plus.

2. Click the Audio CD Layout tab in EasyCDCreator.

3. Select the audio track you want to pre-record from Explorer and drag it into the Audio CD Layout window.

4. Highlight the audio track in the Audio CD Layout window.

5. Select Pre-record to WAV file from the Track menu.

NOTE: Pre-recording audio tracks to Wave files requires approximately 10MB of space on your hard drive for one minute of music.

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6. Type in a file name for the Wave file and choose a different location on your hard drive if you do not want to record your Wave file to your Temp directory.

7. Click Save. EasyCDCreator pre-records your Wave file to your hard drive. An on-

screen message notifies you when the recording is complete.

Combining Both Audio Tracks and Wave Files

You can make a music CD that contains songs both from pre-recorded Wave files stored on your hard drive and from audio tracks on an existing music CD. To do so, follow the steps outlined in “Recording Audio Tracks from an Existing Music CD” on page 6-3 and “Recording Wave Files Stored on Your Hard Drive” on page 6-5, depending on the type of songs you want to record. When you have added all of the audio tracks and Wave files you want to record to your CD layout, select Create CD from the File menu.

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Modifying Your CD Layout

The following sections describe how to make changes to your CD layout.

Changing the Order of Your Songs

Once you have added more than one song to your CD layout, you can change the order of the songs at any time before creating the CD.

To change the order of the songs, follow these steps:

1. Select the song whose order you want to change in the CD layout.

2. Drag the song to the position where you want it to appear in the Audio CD Layout window.

Removing Songs from Your CD Layout

You can remove any song you have added to a CD layout at any time before you create a CD. To remove a song from your CD layout, follow these steps:

1. Select the song you want to remove in the Audio CD Layout window.

2. Select Cut from the Edit menu.

Renaming Songs in Your CD Layout

To rename a song listed in your CD Layout, follow these steps:

1. Select the song you want to rename in the Audio CD Layout window.

2. Select Rename in the Track menu.

3. Type the new name in the text box.

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Saving a CD Layout

You can create a CD layout, save it, then use it to record a CD later. To save a CD layout, follow these steps:

1. Select Save As from the File menu.

2. Type in the File name.

3. Select the location where you want to store the file.

Opening an Existing CD Layout

To open a CD layout you have previously saved:

■ Select Open CD Layout from the File menu.

EasyCDCreator displays the contents of the layout.

Playing Music CDs

Use the Windows CD Player to listen to music CDs. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Insert the music CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, then move the mouse pointer over Programs, Accessories, and Multimedia.

3. Select CD Player. The CD Player window appears.

4. Click the start button to start playing the music CD.

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Getting Help

For setup and connection problems with your CD-Writer Plus, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user’s guide.

For information about EasyCDCreator, refer to the appropriate topics in the online Help. To access the EasyCDCreator online Help, select Help Topics from the Help menu.

Technical information, including product literature, answers to commonly asked questions, information on software upgrades and other topics is available electronically through the following:

■ Adaptec World Wide Web (WWW) site at http://www.adaptec.com.

■ The Adaptec Software Products Group can be found on several

CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD publishing newsgroups and lists on the Internet.

For customer support information, refer to Appendix B, “Customer Support.”

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Chapter 7:

Making Inserts and Labels

A jewel case insert is a cover you can print and insert in the CD’s jewel case—the plastic case that holds the CD—to display the title and contents

of your CD. The cover is printed on one side of a sheet of paper and then folded. One

side lists the files or tracks; the other side shows the title and may also contain graphics.

EasyCDCreator allows you to customize your own jewel case insert. Once you have edited the jewel case insert, you can preview it, print it, cut it to size, and insert it in the case. You can also design and print a label for the top of the CD. You can print the label on a standard printer if you use special paper designed for disc labels.

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How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a Label

When you make a music CD, EasyCDCreator uses the CD layout information to create a basic jewel case insert, including the CD title, artist name, and list of songs. You can then click the Jewel Case Layout tab to modify and customize that information, such as changing font styles and adding graphics.

Creating custom jewel case inserts involves three basic tasks:

■ Editing inserts

■ Adding text and graphics

■ Printing

Creating CD labels involves the second and third steps; EasyCDCreator does not automatically create any text for the label. The following sections explain how to view and edit jewel case inserts and CD labels, add text and graphics, and print the inserts and labels.

Editing Inserts and Labels

The following sections describe the different ways you can view and edit jewel case inserts and labels before printing them.

Viewing Inserts and Labels

To view the different parts (pages) of the jewel case insert or CD label, follow these steps:

1. Click the Jewel Case Layout tab in EasyCDCreator.

2. From the Page menu, select the item you want to view:

■ Jewel Front—to view the Inside Jacket and Front Cover

■ Jewel Back—to view the Back Cover

■ Disc Printer—to view the Compact Disc label

EasyCDCreator displays the view.

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Zooming

To view a section of an insert page or label in greater detail, you can magnify the view. To change the magnification of the page, follow these steps:

1. Select Zoom from the Page menu.

2. Select the zoom level you want to apply.

3. Click OK. EasyCDCreator changes the magnification level.

Using Rulers and Grids

You can use rulers and grids to position text and graphics on the jewel case insert or the label. See “Setting Insert Layout Options” in the EasyCDCreator online Help for more information on how to do this.

Using Rulers

Rulers are displayed along the perimeter of the Jewel Case Layout window and help you to measure the insert or label and its objects.

To display or hide the rulers, do the following:

■ Select the Ruler option from the View menu to view rulers.

■ Deselect the Ruler option from the View menu to hide rulers.

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Using Grids

Grids help you to more precisely position objects with respect to other objects on the insert or label.

To snap objects to a grid—meaning the objects are automatically moved to the grid line—do the following:

1. Select Grid from the Layout menu.

2. Select Snap to Grid from the Layout menu. The objects snap to the nearest grid marker when you move them around

on the page. To display or hide the grids, do the following:

■ Select the Grid option from the Layout menu to view grids.

■ Deselect the Grid option from the Layout menu to hide grids.

Positioning Inserts

You can position the insert or CD label at any location on the physical

page. For an approximate position, use the box at the intersection of the two rulers.

To position the insert or label, follow these steps:

■ Drag the box at the intersection of the ruler to the position on the

page where you want the upper left corner of the insert or label to be located.

For more precise control over the position of the insert or label, use the Origin settings in the preferences. See “Setting Insert Layout Options” in the EasyCDCreator online Help.

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Adding Text

You can add as much text as you like to the jewel case insert or CD label. When you add text, you can define some attributes, such as font style, color, and background fill color.

To add text, follow these steps:

1. Select Insert Text from the Edit menu.

2. Type the text in the Text box.

3. Select the text attributes you want by clicking the Fill Color, Text Color, or Font buttons:

Attribute Description

Fill Color Select the color you want surrounding the

text. NOTE: When text is marked Transparent— meaning that you can see the background behind the text— you cannot define a fill

color Text Color Select the color of the text. Font Select the font, style, and size of the text.

4. Click OK. The text is added where the cursor is located on the Jewel Case Layout

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Editing Text Objects

To change the attributes of any text object, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the text object you want to edit.

2. Select the text attributes you want to change. (See “Adding Text” on page 7-5.)

3. Click OK.

Adding Graphics

The graphics used in EasyCDCreator are called OLE objects. OLE is a Windows feature that maintains associations with objects across different applications. For example, if you add an OLE object to a jewel case insert or CD label, you can double-click the object to open the associated application so you can edit the object.

To create and insert an OLE object, follow these steps:

1. Select Insert and New Object from the Edit menu. A list of Object Types appears.

2. Select the Create New option to the left of the Object Types list. Select Create From File instead if you want to import an existing graphics

file—for example, a piece of computer “clip art.”

3. Select from the Object Type list the application you will use to create the graphic. For example, select Bitmap Image if you want to create a graphic with Windows Paintbrush.

4. Click OK.

5. Create (or select) the graphic. The way in which you do this depends on which application you selected. For example:

If you select Bitmap Image a small window will appear in the middle of the Jewel Case Layout window. Create the bitmap image in this window, using the Windows Paintbrush tools that appear on the screen. When you are finished, click outside the small window to “paste” the image into the jewel case insert or CD label.

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If you select Microsoft Clipart Gallery, you will see a window with small images of the available graphics. Select the graphic you want and click Insert.

6. Move or resize the graphic, as required.

NOTE: See the “Adding Graphics” topic in EasyCDCreator online Help for information on editing and moving objects.

Arranging Track Titles

Information about tracks listed in the Audio CD Layout is automatically added to the Jewel Case Layout window. If you delete tracks while making an audio CD, the associated information is automatically updated in the Jewel Case Layout tab.

Deleting tracks while preparing to make an audio CD may cause blank rows to appear in the tracks list of the Jewel Case Layout tab. Therefore, if you make changes to the track list that affect the position of the tracks on the Jewel Case Layout window, EasyCDCreator asks if you want the tracks automatically repositioned.

The Jewel Case Layout tab provides some commands that let you create columns of track information, display the length and number of each track, and automatically position tracks on the layout.

The following sections describe different ways you can arrange the tracks in the Jewel Case Layout.

Creating Track Column Lists

You can arrange the track information boxes:

■ Randomly by dragging them to new positions in the Jewel Case

Layout window, or

■ In a linear list with one or two columns.

To create a track list:

■ Select One Column or Two Column from the Text menu.

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Displaying Track Numbers and Duration Times

EasyCDCreator includes the track number and duration time for each audio track. The track number indicates the order in which the audio tracks are recorded. The duration time is shown in minutes and seconds.

To display the track numbers:

■ Select Display Track Number from the Text menu.

To display track duration times:

■ Select Display Track Time from the Text menu.

Fitting Tracks on a Page

Fitting tracks means all the track information is centered on each page and aligned along the first character of each track.

You can move track titles from the inside jacket and the back cover to the front cover. However, Best Fit will move tracks back to their original location.

To fit the tracks on the page as described above:

■ Select Best Fit from the Arrange menu.

Printing Jewel Case Inserts and CD Labels

You can print a jewel case insert or a CD label while the Jewel Case Layout tab is open. The commands and options available for printing depend on the type of printer connected to your computer. For information about these options, see your printer’s guide.

To print a jewel case insert or a disc label, follow these steps:

1. Select Print from the File menu.

2. Click OK. To preview an insert or label before printing it:

1. Select Print Preview from the File menu.

2. Click OK.

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Getting Help

For setup and connection problems with your CD-Writer Plus, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user’s guide.

For information about EasyCDCreator, refer to the appropriate topics in the online Help. To access the EasyCDCreator online Help, select Help Topics from the Help menu.

Technical information, including product literature, answers to commonly asked questions, information on software upgrades and other topics is available electronically through the following:

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■ Adaptec World Wide Web (WWW) site at http://www.adaptec.com.

■ The Adaptec Software Products Group can be found on several

CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD publishing newsgroups and lists on the Internet.

For customer support information, refer to Appendix B, “Customer Support.”

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Chapter 8:

Copying CDs

CDCopier is a convenient tool for making copies of your CDs. The most common reason for making a copy of a CD is to create a working copy of a CD and archive the original in a safe place.

NOTE: CDCopier is designed to assist you in reproducing material in which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.

What Types of CDs Can I Copy?

You can use CDCopier to make backup copies of almost any type of CD. The following table lists the types of CDs that can be copied and includes some notes about making backup copies:

Type of CD Notes

Audio or CDExtra

If you are using a drive other than a CD-Writer Plus, you need a source CD-ROM drive capable of reading audio digitally. Not all drives support digital audio extraction. See “Testing Your System Configuration” in the CDCopier online help. (CDCopier tests your drive to determine its capabilities when the source CD is inserted.)

NOTE: CDCopier supports copying CDs in Track-at-Once mode. This means that there will be two seconds of silence between tracks.

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Type of CD Notes

Data CD Some CD-ROM drives may not be able to read a

DirectCD data disc. If you have a true MultiRead CD-ROM drive, there should be no problems.

Mixed-Mode Mixed results. Some CDs copy perfectly; others do not,

possibly because the CD is formatted to circumvent copying or because some CDs do not follow the standard specifications.

Photo CD Requires a source CD-ROM drive that can read

CD-ROM XA. Most current drives support this.

Video CD Requires a source CD-ROM drive that can read

CD-ROM XA. Most current drives support this.

Starting CDCopier

Follow these steps to start CDCopier:

1. Start up your computer.

2. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CD-Writer Plus. After a few seconds a screen will appear which asks you to “Please select the type of CD you wish to create.”

NOTE: If no screen appears after about 15 seconds, you may have inserted a disc that is already formatted. Remove the disc and insert a blank disc. Or the “Auto insert notification” option may be disabled (this applies to Windows95 and Windows 98 only). To check this, click Start, move the mouse pointer over Settings, and click Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click System and select the Device Manager tab. Double-click the icon for the CD-Writer Plus, then select the Settings tab. Click Auto insert notification if it does not have a check mark next to it, and click OK. Click OK on the System Properties dialog box. Then close the Control Panel.

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3. Select Click here to create a duplicate of an existing audio CD or data CD. The CDCopier Source and Destination tab appears.

NOTE: You can also start CDCopier by clicking the Windows Start button (located on the left side of the taskbar), selecting Programs, pointing to HP CD-Writer Plus, and selecting Copy CDs.

Making a Copy of a CD

To make a backup copy of a CD, follow these steps:

1. Select the source drive from which you want to copy the CD. This can be your CD-R, CD-RW, or CD-ROM drive. See “Source CD-ROM Drives for CD-to-CD Copying” in the CDCopier online Help if you are going to copy directly from a CD-ROM drive.

2. Select the destination drive that contains the blank CD. This is your CD-Writer Plus.

3. Make changes, if any, in the Advanced tab settings. See “CDCopier Advanced Tab Settings” on page 8-4.

4. Select one of the following options:

■ Test—Select this option to perform a test in which the files to be

recorded are passed to the CD recorder. No information is recorded to the CD. Use this option if you have made any changes to your CD recorder setup.

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■ Test & Copy—Select this option to perform a test in which the files to

be recorded are passed to the CD recorder. Recording begins after a successful test.

■ Copy—Select this option when you do not want to perform the test.

Use this option if you have successfully recorded a number of similar CDs and you have not made any changes to your CD recorder setup.

5. Select the number of copies you want to make.

6. Click Copy to begin recording a copy of your CD.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions and insert a blank CD when prompted (if you did not already insert one earlier).

CDCopier begins copying the files and folders from your source to a blank CD. A final message box notifies you when the copying is complete.

CDCopier Advanced Tab Settings

Setting Description

Current CD Recorder Speed

Disc Copy Select this option to copy the source CD to your

Select Location To make a disc copy, type in a different location

Select the speed at which you want to create the backup copy of the CD. For greater certainty, record at 1x.

hard drive first to speed up the recording process if you are making more than one copy of a CD. Once the source has been copied to your hard drive, CDCopier records the disc copy to the CD.

to store the image file if you do not want to use the Temp directory.

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Getting Help

For setup and connection problems with your CD-Writer Plus, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user’s guide.

For information about CDCopier, refer to the appropriate topics in the online Help. To access the CDCopier online Help, select Help Topics from the Help menu.

Technical information, including product literature, answers to commonly asked questions, information on software upgrades and other topics is available electronically through the following:

■ Adaptec World Wide Web (WWW) site at http://www.adaptec.com.

■ The Adaptec Software Products Group can be found on several

CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD publishing newsgroups and lists on the Internet.

For customer support information, refer to Appendix B, “Customer Support.”

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Chapter 9:

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If you're looking for the easiest way to save, manage, and find your files on CD, HP Simple Trax is the answer.

What Simple Trax Can Do for You

Automatic file backup to CD—Simple Trax has a Wizard to help you easily configure the software to automatically copy files to CD on the days and times you choose.

Find Files Fast on your CDs—Even if the CD is not in the drive. Simple Trax keeps the contents of all your Simple Trax CDs close at hand in an index you access in Windows Explorer.

You can find the files you want quickly even if you’ve forgotten what you named them because Simple Trax makes it easy to see what your files contain. Just hold your mouse over a filename and Simple Trax gives you summaries of text and small versions (thumbnails) of graphic files.

Keep track of several CDs easily —The contents of all your Simple Trax CDs are easily browsed through Windows Explorer.

Give You Peace of Mind—Have comfort knowing that once you save your files, HP Simple Trax will show you the contents of the files and where to find them.

Simple Trax even maintains previous versions of your files and can quickly recover them should the need arise.

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Copying Files to CD

You can copy files to CD several ways with Simple Trax. You can copy them to CD from Windows Explorer or you can set up Simple Trax to copy files at scheduled times. The schedule can be set using the Wizard or, if you want to use more advanced options, from the Control Panel.

Using Windows Explorer to Copy Files

To copy files using Windows Explorer:

1. Place the CD you want to use into your CD-Writer Plus.

2. If the CD is new, it will need to be formatted. If not, skip to step 4. If it does need to be formatted, after a few seconds a screen will appear which asks you to "Please select the type of CD you wish to create.”

3. Choose Click here to create a data CD that will be accessible through a drive letter, i.e. as you would use a floppy drive. Follow the instructions on the screen. When the CD is done formatting, continue with the next steps.

4. Run Windows Explorer by clicking the Start button, pointing to Programs, and clicking Windows Explorer.

There are two ways to copy the files:

Click the file or folder you want to copy to CD with the right mouse button. A popup menu appears. On the popup menu, point to HP Simple Trax and click Protect.

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Click on the folders and/or file(s) you want to copy with the left button and drag and drop them onto the Simple Trax Index icon located on the left side of the Windows Explorer screen. You may need to scroll down to see it.

Simple Trax Index icon

If the CD you placed in your CD-Writer Plus has not been used with HP Simple Trax before, the program prompts you to type a name to identify the CD. This name is used in the HP Simple Trax Index for identification. Be sure to write the same name on the CD label with a felt-tip pen.

5. HP Simple Trax will now copy the selected file(s) and folder(s) to the CD in your CD-Writer Plus and place information about the files into the Simple Trax Index.

Automatically Copying Files to CD

You can have Simple Trax automatically copy files to CD for you. You specify how often—once a day, once a week, whatever schedule you choose—you can also specify the types of files to copy. For example, you could set up a schedule for Simple Trax to copy all your spreadsheet files each Monday at noon. Then, just leave your computer on with a CD in the drive and Simple Trax will take it from there.

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Preparing a CD for Automatic Operations

For a Simple Trax session to run unattended you will need to have a CD that is formatted and has a name for use in HP Simple Trax. To prepare the CD you will:

■ Format it

■ Use Simple Trax to copy at least one file so you can give the CD a

name for use in the Simple Trax program

To prepare a CD for automatic operations:

1. Place the new CD into your CD-Writer Plus. After a few seconds a screen will appear which asks you to "Please select the type of CD you wish to create.”

2. Choose Click here to create a data CD that will be accessible through a drive letter, i.e. as you would use a floppy drive. Follow the instructions on the screen. When the CD is done formatting, continue with the next steps.

3. Run Windows Explorer by clicking the Start button, pointing to Programs, and clicking Windows Explorer.

4. Click the file or folder you want to copy to CD with the right mouse button. A popup menu appears. On the popup menu, point to HP Simple Trax and click Protect.

HP Simple Trax will now copy the selected file(s) and folder(s) to the CD in your CD-Writer Plus and place information about the files into the Simple Trax Index.

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5. Simple Trax will then prompt you to type a name to identify the CD. This name is used in the HP Simple Trax Index for identification. Be sure to write the same name on the CD label with a felt-tip pen.

Using the Wizard to Set a Schedule

The Wizard is the easiest way to set up a Simple Trax schedule. If you want more control over how you set up the schedule, you might want to review the section, “Using the Control Panel to Set up a Schedule” on page 9-6.

To use the Wizard:

1. Click the Start button and point to Programs, then to HP CD-Writer Plus, then to HP Simple Trax, and click HP Simple Trax Control Panel.

The Control Panel appears:

Click to start the Wizard.

2. Click on the Run Wizard instead button near the bottom of the Control Panel.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Before an Automatic Operation will Run

If you plan to use a new CD for the automatic operation, be sure to read the section, “Preparing a CD for Automatic Operations” on page 9-4. It will teach you how to format and name the CD. If a prepared CD is not inserted, the scheduled operation will not begin.

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boxes to select

Your computer must be left on for the operation to run.

Using the Control Panel to Set up a Schedule

The HP Simple Trax Control Panel allows the most customization when setting up a schedule.

To use the Control Panel:

1. Click the Start button and point to Programs, then to HP CD-Writer Plus, then to HP Simple Trax, and click HP Simple Trax Control Panel.

The Control Panel appears.

2. Click on the Selection tab towards the top of the Control Panel. The Selection screen appears:

Click here to add a custom file type.

Click on the boxes to select or deselect file types you want copied to CD on a regular basis.

Click on the

folders you want to copy to CD on a regular basis.

3. On the left side of the screen, you can click on the box next to the types of files you want to copy to CD on a regular basis. For example, you might want to copy all files with the extension .doc. Several file types have been chosen as default. If you like, you can accept or change the file types Simple Trax has chosen.

On the right side of the screen you can specify any folders you want to

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copy to CD on a regular basis. Click on the box next to the appropriate folders.

4. Click the Schedule tab towards the top of the screen. The Schedule screen appears:

5. Click the box next to the days(s) on which you want scheduled operations to run. Click on the arrows to set the time you want to copy the files. When you are finished, click on the Add to Schedule button. Continue adding dates and times, if desired.

6. When you are finished selecting your schedule, click OK.

Before an Automatic Operation will Run

Your computer must be left on for the operation to run.

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Adding Custom File Types

You can create custom file types. For example, if you work with text documents (.html) and video clips (.jpg) to create Web pages you may want to create a custom file type called Web Pages.

To add a custom file type:

1. Click the Start button and point to Programs, then to HP CD-Writer Plus, then to HP Simple Trax, and click HP Simple Trax Control Panel.

The Control Panel screen appears.

2. Click on the Selection tab towards the top of the screen. The Selection screen appears:

Click here to add a Custom File Type.

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3. Click on the plus-sign button in the Selection window. The Custom File Type window appears:

4. Type the name of the category in the description field. Next, type the file extensions in the lower window separated by commas. (Do not type the period before the extensions.) This example shows the group Web Pages that includes the file extensions html and jpg. When you’re finished, click on Add Type. The Selection screen will reappear.

To Verify Your Schedule Settings

1. Click the Start button and point to Programs, then to HP CD-Writer Plus, then to HP Simple Trax, and click HP Simple Trax Control Panel.

The Control Panel screen appears.

2. Click on the Selection and Schedule tabs towards the top of the screen to view your current settings.

To Change a Schedule

1. Click the Start button and point to Programs, then to HP CD-Writer Plus, then to HP Simple Trax, and select HP Simple Trax Control Panel. The Control Panel screen appears.

2. Click the Schedule tab. The Schedule screen appears.

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3. To change a schedule Click the box next to the day you want to a scheduled operation to run, then adjust the time you want to copy the files. When you are finished making changes click on the Add to Schedule button.

4. To remove a schedule, highlight the item on the right side of the screen, then click on Remove from Schedule.

5. If you want to make changes to the items you've selected to be copied, click on the Selection tab towards the top of the screen. Select or deselect items you want to include or exclude.

6. When you are finished making changes, click OK.

Browsing Your Simple Trax CDs

You can view the files that are on your Simple Trax CDs from Windows Explorer. If you are looking for a specific file, follow the directions in the section, “Finding Files On Your CD” on page 9-11.

1. Run Windows Explorer by clicking the Start button, pointing to Programs, and clicking Windows Explorer.

2. Double-click on the Simple Trax Index icon on the left side of the Windows Explorer window. You may need to scroll down to see it. The contents of the index appear in the right side of the Windows Explorer window.

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3. Point to a filename in the index. If it is a graphic file, you will see a thumbnail preview of the file. If it is a text file, you’ll see a short summary of the file’s contents.

Thumbnail preview of the file mundo.gif

Finding Files On Your CD

It is easy to locate files on your Simple Trax CDs. You can search by keywords, dates, filename, and file type.

To find a file on your CD:

1. Run Windows Explorer by clicking the Start button, pointing to Programs, and clicking Windows Explorer.

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2. From the Tools menu, point to Find, then click on In HP Simple Trax. The Find Files screen appears:

3. In the Filename box type all or part of the name of the file you want to find.

4. To limit Simple Trax to searching only specific file types, select the appropriate checkboxes in the File type window.

5. You may also search by one or more words contained in a file. Click on the Words in File tab towards the top of the screen. Type the word on which you want to search in the space, then click Add to list.