HP 9200e User Manual
HP CD-Writer Plus
User’s Guide
English
English
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Table of Contents
Contents of the Electronic User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation Notes
Read the Installation Poster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Introduction to SCSI Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to Set the SCSI ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Termination for Chains of SCSI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Different Types of SCSI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
About Making CDs
When Should I Use CD-R (Recordable or Write-Once) Discs? . . . . . . . . 11
When Should I Use CD-RW (ReWritable) Discs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How do I Make CDs That Can be Read on Other Computers?. . . . . . . . 12
When is the DirectCD Software Useful? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How do I Make Audio CDs?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Can I Avoid Swapping Audio CDs In and Out of the Drive? . . . . . . . . . 13
Can I Use the New 80 Minute Audio CDs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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HP Disaster Recovery
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Recovering Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Solving Installation Problems
Things to Try First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Customer Support
HP Customer Care Online www.hpcdwriter.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Your Local Reseller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
HP Customer Care by Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Before You Call HP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Telephone Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Returning a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Contents of the Electronic User’s Guide
Contents of the Electronic User’s Guide
Additional information is available in the electronic User’s Guide. To
view this online documentation click
Programs, HP CD-Writer Plus, Information, and click User’s
Guide. You can view this information through your web browser.
The User’s Guide provides information on the following topics:
Disaster Recovery
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Copying CDs
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Making Data CDs
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Making Music CDs
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Making Inserts and Labels
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Sharing CDs
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CD Care
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Troubleshooting
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Product Specifications
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on the taskbar, point to
Start
Warranty
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Software License Agreement
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Regulatory Information
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How to Reach Us
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Installation Notes
Read the Installation Poster
The Quick-Start installation poster describes how to install your CDWriter Plus. Follow the instructions on the poster and refer to this
chapter if you need additional information about:
Introduction to SCSI devices
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How to set the SCSI ID on your CD-Writer Plus
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Termination for chains of SCSI devices
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Different types of SCSI connectors
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Introduction to SCSI1 Devices
SCSI (pronounced scuzzy) devices are peripherals like hard drives, CDROMs, scanners, etc. that exchange information with the computer using
a specific set of rules.
A SCSI device communicates with the computer through a SCSI card (or a
SCSI controller on the motherboard). There can be up to seven
attached to a single card forming a SCSI chain. Depending on the type of
SCSI card the devices can be external, internal, or both.
Here is an example of a chain:
1. SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface
2. 15 devices for SCSI Wide controllers
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devices
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How to Set the SCSI ID
The SCSI Card
A SCSI card (not included) and its software must be installed and
functioning properly before installing the CD-Writer Plus. Consult the
documentation that came with your SCSI card or your computer for
details.
If you purchase a SCSI card (also known as a host adapter or SCSI board)
for your computer make sure it is:
PCI Bus
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SCSI-2
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The SCSI Devices
SCSI IDs
Each device in a SCSI chain must have a different identifying number
between 0 and 7 called the SCSI ID (SCSI ID 7 is usually reserved for the
SCSI card). The SCSI ID for external devices is often set with a switch on
the back of the device.
Termination
The SCSI devices at either end of a chain must be terminated so the
computer knows that there are no more devices in the chain. External
devices are often terminated using a switch on the back of the device or
connecting a resistor. The CD-Writer Plus adjusts its termination
automatically.
If you do not have any internal devices, the SCSI card itself is one end of
the chain and must be terminated. Most newer SCSI cards adjust their
termination automatically.
How to Set the SCSI ID
Why might I need to change the SCSI ID?
A SCSI card may have several devices attached to form a SCSI chain. Each
device in the chain must have a different SCSI ID. You will need to
change the SCSI ID on the CD-Writer Plus if the ID set at the factory is
already in use by another device.
How to Set the SCSI ID
What SCSI ID should I use for the CD-Writer Plus?
When you place Software Disc 1 in your CD-ROM and click Start
Installation, the software will check your system and recommend a
SCSI ID you can use on the CD-Writer Plus.
Example:
SCSI ID 3 is available.
Alternatively, if you have already installed the software, you can get a list
of all the detected SCSI devices in your computer and the IDs they use.
Click the Start button on your taskbar, select Programs, HP CD-
Writer Plus, Utilities, and select List SCSI Devices. Choose an
available SCSI ID for your CD-Writer Plus.
Example:
The following SCSI devices were detected:
0 --------------> Hard drive
1 --------------> CD-ROM
4 --------------> Tape drive
7 --------------> SCSI card
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You could use SCSI ID 2, 3, 5, or 6 for your CD-Writer Plus.
How do I set the SCSI ID on the CD-Writer Plus once I know which SCSI ID to use?
Locate the SCSI ID switch on the back of the CD-Writer Plus. Use a pen to
press the buttons on top or bottom of the SCSI ID switch. The ID setting
will roll forward or backward, depending on the button you press.
View of the back of the drive showing the SCSI ID switch.
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Termination for Chains of SCSI Devices
Termination for Chains of SCSI Devices
What does termination mean?
Think of a pipe full of water. The pipe needs to have caps at both ends to
prevent the water from spilling out. The termination on a SCSI device is
analogous to the cap on the pipe. For a chain of SCSI devices to work
properly the devices at the ends of a SCSI chain need to be terminated.
Devices that are not at the ends of the chain must not be terminated.
How do I terminate the CD-Writer Plus?
The CD-Writer Plus adjusts its termination automatically.
NOTE: If the CD-Writer Plus is the last of several devices in a chain, disable
the termination on the device that was previously at the end of the chain. See
the documentation provided with that device to see how to disable the
termination.
SCSI card
Terminated
The CD-Writer Plus installed at the end of a SCSI chain.
If you previously had only internal SCSI devices:
If you previously had only internal SCSI devices and the CD-Writer Plus
is the first external device in the chain, you may have to remove or
disable the termination on the SCSI card. While most newer SCSI cards
adjust automatically, consult the documentation that came with your
card to find out if you must disable the termination manually.
SCSI device
Not terminated*
* Disable the termination on a device
that was previously the end of the chain.
CD-Writer Plus
Termination switch
set automatically
Different Types of SCSI Connectors
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Internal SCSI device
Term inated
Most newer SCSI cards adjust the termination automatically
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Graphic representation of a SCSI chain with an internal device.
SCSI card
Not terminated *
CD-Writer Plus
Termination switch
set automatically
Different Types of SCSI Connectors
The data cable connects the CD-Writer Plus (standard high-density 50pin SCSI connector) to the SCSI card or to another SCSI device in the
chain. Since the SCSI card can have several different types of connectors
you will need to use a combination of cables and/or adapters that fits
your particular system.
Two common situations follow:
The SCSI card has a 50-pin SCSI connector
Use a SCSI data cable with 50-pin connectors at both ends.
The SCSI card has a 68-pin SCSI connector
Connect a 68-pin to 50-pin adapter to a SCSI data cable that has 68-pin
connectors at both ends. The adapter terminates 18 pins, which are then
unavailable to devices connected after the adapter. For this reason,
connect the CD-Writer Plus after any devices in the chain that use 68
pins.
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Different Types of SCSI Connectors
About Making CDs
When Should I Use CD-R (Recordable or Write-Once) Discs?
Files copied to a CD-R disc are permanently recorded on the disc. The
space the files occupy on the disc cannot be used for anything else.
Use CD-R discs to:
Share your CDs with users that have standard CD-ROM drives
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Make audio CDs
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Permanently save files
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When Should I Use CD-RW (ReWritable) Discs?
With CD-RW discs you can write, erase, and rewrite files easily from your
software applications or from the Windows Explorer. Since not all CDROM drives can read CD-RW discs, these discs are better suited for use on
your own computer.
Use CD-RW discs to:
Save work in progress such as presentations and documents
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Make weekly archives of files on your hard drive
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Transport files between the office and home if you have a CD-Writer
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Plus at each location, or have an external CD-Writer Plus to use on
your computers
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How do I Make CDs That Can be Read on Other Computers?
How do I Make CDs That Can be Read
on Other Computers?
Use the Easy CD Creator (Data) software and CD-R discs when you want
to create CDs you can share with other users, for example if you want to
send the CD to your co-workers.
Virtually all CD-ROM drives and operating systems (Windows 95,
Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 3.x, and DOS) can read CD-R discs
made with Easy CD Creator (Data).
To start the Easy CD Creator (Data) software insert a blank CD-R disc in
the CD-Writer Plus. From the screen that appears select the option that
reads: Make a data CD that is the most compatible with other
CD-ROM drives.
When is the DirectCD Software Useful?
With DirectCD you can simply drag and drop files onto the CD-Writer
Plus icon to make CDs. Use DirectCD when you want to create data CDs
(not audio) to use on your own computer.
When you save to a disc within a software application or Windows
Explorer, Direct CD copies the file directly to the disc.
DirectCD allows you to organize CD-R discs when you eject them so they
can be read by most CD-ROM drives under Windows 95, Windows 98,
and Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later.
To prepare a disc for use with DirectCD software insert a blank disc in the
CD-Writer Plus. From the screen that appears select the option that reads:
Make a data CD the easiest way.
How do I Make Audio CDs?
Use Easy CD Creator (Audio) and CD-R discs to create audio CDs.
To start the Easy CD Creator (Audio) software insert a blank CD-R disc in
the CD-Writer Plus. From the screen that appears select the option that
reads: Make a music CD.
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