HP C4381-90100 User Manual

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HP SureStore

CD-Writer Plus

User’s Guide

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

C4381-90100

Copyright 1997. Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved. Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a U.S. registered trademark of Intel Corp. Names of products mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective company.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing the Software

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

Connecting CD-Writer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

If You Have Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Installing the Software for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . 1-8

If You Have Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Uninstalling the Software Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Moving CD-Writer Plus to Another Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Chapter 2: Using Your CD-Writer Plus

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

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

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

Chapter 3: Problem Solving

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

Common Symptoms and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDs

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

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

Chapter 5: Making Data CDs

Uses for DirectCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Starting DirectCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Erasing the Contents on a DirectCD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Chapter 6: Making Music CDs

Starting Easy-CD Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

How to Make a Music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Modifying Your CD Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Playing Music CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Chapter 7: Making Inserts and Labels

Starting Jewel Case Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

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

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

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Chapter 8: Copying CDs

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

How to Make a Copy of a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

CD Copier Advanced Tab Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Chapter 9: HP Simple Trax

Welcome to HP Simple Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Protecting Files and Folders Immediately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Creating a Protection List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Scheduling a Protection Session to Run Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Retrieving Protected Files and Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Searching the HP Simple Trax Information Vault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

HP Simple Trax Control Panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Chapter 10: Adobe PhotoDeluxe™

Welcome to Adobe PhotoDeluxe™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Learning PhotoDeluxe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Looking at PhotoDeluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Getting a Photo into PhotoDeluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Saving and Printing your Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Touching Up a Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Adding Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Exploring Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14

Chapter 11: Corel Print House Magic

What's in Corel Print House Magic? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Corel Print House 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Corel Photo House 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7

Corel Family & Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10

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Chapter 12: Photo Organizer

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Chapter 13: PaperMaster Live Quick-Start Tutorial

Searching for a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2

Viewing and Customizing Your Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3

Faxing and Printing Your Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5

Creating a New Cabinet and Copying Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6

Creating Customized Drawers and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Filing a Document into PaperMaster Live. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9

Publishing, Sharing and Archiving Cabinets to CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10

Closing a Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10

Viewing a Cabinet Given to you on CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11

Congratulations! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11

Upgrade Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11

Chapter 14: Norton AntiVirus

About Norton AntiVirus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

Using Norton AntiVirus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3

What else can I do with Norton AntiVirus? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4

What to do if a virus is found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-9

What to do if Norton AntiVirus can’t repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-11

Keeping virus protection current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-14

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

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

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

Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Appendix B: Customer Support

Who do you need to call for help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Before You Call HP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

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

Adaptec Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

Adobe PhotoDeluxe Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-9

Corel Print House Magic Service and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11

Photo Organizer Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13

PaperMaster Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-14

Symantec Service and Support Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-17

Returning a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-21

Index

Product Certifications

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

Laser Safety

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

Laser-Sicherheit

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

CAUTION

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

WARNUNG

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

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

CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. VARNING: Osynlig laserstrålning när denna del är öppnad. Betrakta ej strålen. VARO! Avattaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Alä katso säteeseen. VORSICHT: Unsichtbare Laserstrahlung wenn Abdeckung geöffnet. Nicht dem

Strahl aussetzen.

Laser

Type: Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wave length: 775~795 nm (at 25°C) Output power: 2.5 mW (read), 35 mW (write) Beam divergence: 60 degrees

FCC Declaration of Conformity

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

Hewlett-Packard Company Colorado Memory Systems Division 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland, Colorado 80537, USA Telephone 970-635-1500

February 1, 1998 Richard M. Spangler, Quality Manager

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

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Manufacturer’s Name:

Manufacturer’s Address:

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

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety:

EMC:

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

the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the “CE” mark accordingly. February 01, 1998 Richard Spangler, Quality Manager European contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH,

Department HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Stra

Hewlett-Packard Company Colorado Memory Systems Division

800 S. Taft Ave. Loveland, Colorado 80537

HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus 7200e C4381A All

EN60950: A3:1995 EN60825-1: 1994

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

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

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

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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 Hewlett-Packard could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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

Notice for Canada

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

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

Notice

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

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

User’s manual statement for VCCI class B product

Translation for VCCI class B product

This equipment is in the Class B category information technology equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although aimed for residential area operation, radio interference may be caused when used near a radio or TV receiver.

Read the instructions for correct operation.

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.

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.

HP Software License Agreement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

252.227-7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991) or DFARS 252.2277014 (Jun 1995), as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as

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What’s in Your Package

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

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User’s Guide

ReWritable

Software installation CDs

Power

supply

Audio cable

HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus drive

Driver

Power cord

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

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

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

1. Shutdown Windows and turn OFF your computer.

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

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

Power cord

To CD-Writer Plus drive

Green light

Power supply

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

To power supply

(arrow up)

Power connector

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

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

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

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

Select an available parallel port.

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

Parallel ports have receptacles for 25 pins.

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

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

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

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

Printer connector

Secure the connector by tightening the retaining screws.

Power cord connector

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

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

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

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

Attach this end to the computer’s parallel port.

Attach this end to the CDWriter Plus drive.

CD-Writer Plus drive’s data cable

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audio connector

Audio cable (optional)

10. Plug in and turn ON your computer.

11. You are now ready to install the parallel port drivers and the application software. (See “Installing the Software for Windows 95 or Windows NT

4.0” on page 1-8.)

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If You Have Problems

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

■ Is the computer power plugged in?

■ Is each device plugged in and turned on?

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

the CD-Writer Plus drive?

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

it back on.

Installing the Software for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0

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

NOTE: You must run the installation program. The installation program converts the files from the CD into a usable format.

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

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

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

3. Type

4. Windows NT only: Reboot your computer before continuing.

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

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

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

drive and proceed with step 2 in the next procedure.

NOTE: For information about inserting a CD into the CD-Writer Plus drive, see “Inserting a CD” on page 2-1.

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If your computer DOES have a CD-ROM drive:

1. Insert the CD labeled “Software Disc 1” into your CD-ROM drive (not the CD-Writer Plus drive), if you have not already done so. The main menu appears:

Click the Install CDWriter Plus icon

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

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

If You Have Problems

Things to Try First

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

■ Does your computer meet the minimum system requirements listed

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

D:\SETUP (where D: is your CD

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

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

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

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

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

the Readme file.

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

drive’s cabling configuration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Right-click on the My Computer icon

- Select Properties

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

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

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

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

Properties, select the Device Manager tab, double-click on the

computer icon to see a list of which device is using each resource setting on your computer.

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■ In Windows NT (while signed on as Administrator), from the Start

menu on the task bar, select Programs/Administrative Tools (Common)/Windows NT diagnostics. Select the Resources tab to view the list of which resources are being used by which device.

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

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

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

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

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

reinserting the CD. The label should be facing up.

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

copying some information to the CD.

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

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

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

Problems printing a file

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

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

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

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

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

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System does not recognize the CD-Writer Plus drive

■ In Windows 95, simply click on the Connect or Disconnect external

drive icon on your desktop.

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

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

Select Shuttle EPAT External ATAPI Adapter, then click Connect.

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

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

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

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

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

Uninstalling the Software Programs

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

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

1. Click the Start button.

■ Point to Programs.

■ Point to HP CD-Writer Plus.

■ Point to Tools & Information.

■ Point to Utilities.

■ Click Uninstall.

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

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

registry.

Moving CD-Writer Plus to Another Computer

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

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

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

To disconnect the CD-Writer Plus drive:

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

on the desktop.

Select Shuttle EPAT External ATAPI Adapter, then click Disconnect.

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

Power supply

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

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

Data cable

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

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

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

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

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

Each additional time, after connecting all the cables:

■ In Windows NT, reboot your computer.

■ In Windows 95, simply click on the Connect or Disconnect external

drive icon on your desktop.

Select Shuttle EPAT External ATAPI Adapter, then click Connect.

Chapter 2: Using Your CD-

Writer Plus

Chapter 2:

Eject button

Using Your CD-Writer Plus

This chapter describes how to use and purchase 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 front panel.

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

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

The following are variables (to change: Special/Varialble- Edit definition): c4357-90100 Rev. A (Part-number) \\Bldmach2\tw\TW\MAN\CD\cutthroat\external\4381-90100\using.fm (Filename long) CD-Writer (Drive-name)

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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 HP CD-Writer drive 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.

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

■ Hold large complex files as you develop them

■ Share presentations in editable form

■ Create personalized presentations

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

■ 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

■ Make copies of music you created for record company demos

■ Permanently archive files

Purchase HP CD-RW (ReWritable) media

Available from your local vendor, these CDs can only be used with CDReWritable drives or read from newer MultiRead CD-ROMs:

■ 12 cm (650 MB, 74-minute) 1 pack (C4431A)

■ 12 cm (650 MB, 74-minute) 3 pack (C4431C)

■ 12 cm (650 MB, 74-minute) 25 pack (C4431D)

NOTE: Do not mix audio and data files on the same CD since they require different formats.

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):

■ 12 cm (650 MB, 74-minute) 1 pack (C4432A)

■ 12 cm (650 MB, 74-minute) 3 pack (C4432C)

■ 12 cm (650 MB, 74-minute) 25 pack (C4432D)

NOTE: Do not mix audio and data files on the same CD since they require different formats.

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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 discs 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 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 icon, and selecting Eject. The tray of the selected drive will open.

Chapter 3: Problem Solving

Chapter 3:

Problem Solving

If you are having difficulties with a software application check that application’s chapter and on-line help for troubleshooting information. If you need further assistance, the table on page B-1 will help you find the phone numbers for the appropriate customer support service.

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-2 before calling for help. Having this

information ready will greatly facilitate your call.

Things to Try First

■ Does your computer meet the minimum system requirements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

for Your CD-Writer” on page 2-2.

■ Try the operation with a different CD.

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

Readme file.

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

manual that came with your computer).

■ If your system is running printer status monitor software, disable it

(page 3-7).

■ Make sure that you are not attaching a parallel port switch box

anywhere in the CD-Writer Plus drive’s cabling configuration.

Common Symptoms and Solutions

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

(See “Identifying CD-Writer Plus’s Drive Letter” on page 2-4.)

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

(see page 1-11)

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

files on the CD (see page 1-11)

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

page 1-11)

■ Problems printing a file (see page 1-11)

■ System does not recognize the CD-Writer Plus drive (see page 1-12)

■ 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)

■ Buffer underrun error messages (see page 3-4)

■ Unable to read a second session reading from a CD-ROM drive (see

page 3-5)

■ Applications cannot find your CD in the CD-Writer Plus drive (see

page 3-5)

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

writing to the CD! (see page 3-6)

■ Hard Drive Compression Software (see page 3-6)

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■ Achieving optimal performance (see page 3-6)

■ Printer Status Monitor Software (see page 3-7)

■ Known Compatibility Problems (see page 3-7)

■ Finding the CD-Writer Plus driver files. (see page 3-8)

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 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

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

documents while playing audio CDs will yield unpredictable results and is not a supported CD-Writer Plus drive function. This is because the printer and CD-Writer Plus drive are sharing the same data cable.

■ Make sure the audio connectors are completely plugged in to the back

of the CD-Writer Plus drive and the LINE IN connector of the sound card on the back of the computer. (Your sound board may be labeled differently.)

■ Verify that you do not have a sound-muting feature turned on, by

way of the monitor or software.

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

earphones or speakers to the audio connector on the front of the CDWriter Plus drive. If the sound quality is good, the problem is probably with the sound board, speakers, or audio cable. Refer to the documentation that came with your sound board and speakers for help.

3-4 Common Symptoms and Solutions

■ Try listening to the wave 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 be caused by the same situations that cause buffer underruns. This can also happen if your video card is slow. Try the following:

■ Try the solutions for buffer underruns (page 3-4).

■ Upgrade your video card.

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

that are running.

Buffer underrun error messages

When using Easy-CD Audio or Disc Copier:

■ Make sure your system meets the minimum system requirements

(page A-1).

■ Buffer underrun may be caused by hard drive compression software

(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 while writing data to the CD.

■ 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.

Buffer underruns could also be caused by an unsupported parallel port (standard mode SPP). See “Minimum System Requirements” on page A-

1. Try the following:

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■ Change the parallel port settings to EPP or ECP in CMOS, if your

computer can support the change. See the manual that came with your computer to find out how.

■ Install a new EPP or ECP parallel port card.

■ Write data to the CD at 1x speed if you are given the choice within

the software.

■ Disable any printer status monitor software (page 3-7).

Unable to read a second session reading from a CD-ROM drive

■ Eject the CD and reinsert it.

■ Refresh the screen. 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 find your 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 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 for these types of programs, reassign the drive letters, making the CD-Writer Plus drive come before the CD-ROM drive, as follows:

■ In Windows 95, 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

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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.

Lost power to your 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 DISC 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.

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

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improve system performance while writing to and reading from the CDWriter Plus drive.

Printer Status Monitor Software

NOTE: This is only an issue if your printer is connected to the back of the CDWriter Plus drive.

If your printer came with a program that notifies you about the status of the printer (such as when it is out of paper), this printer status monitor software might cause problems. The printer status monitor software checks the status of your printer every few seconds. If this happens while you are writing data to your recordable CD, it will cause data corruption. Turn off the printer status monitor software to prevent this problem. Check the information that came with your printer to find out how to do this.

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-5 for the most recent information.

■ Maxtor Hard Drives

You might be unable to write reliably to the CD-Writer Plus drive if your computer has a Maxtor hard drive (the following models):

71626A/AP (1.6 Gbyte) 712260A (1.2 Gbyte) 72004A/AP (2.0 Gbyte) CD recordable devices require an uninterrupted data stream from the

hard drive in order to write successfully to a CD. These hard drive models are designed with a built-in interrupt loop that may cause CD corruption. Please contact Maxtor's customer support at 1-800-2MAXTOR or on the World Wide Web at http://www.maxtor.com/ for more information.

■ Acer computers, some models P75 to P120

DO NOT connect the CD-Writer Plus drive to the printer (parallel) port. On these models, connecting an external storage device, such as the CD-Writer Plus drive, to the parallel port will damage the port. Contact your computer manufacturer for more information.

■ IBM Aptiva computers

Most have the parallel port configured to I/O base address 3BC. This must be changed, see “Minimum System Requirements” on page A-1.

Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDs

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 for extended personal storage on your own machine. You can write, erase, and rewrite data easily from applications and from the Windows Explorer. Your CD-Writer Plus drive, coupled with CD-RW media, can function as an extension of the hard drive on your machine. 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.

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 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 Direct CD.

5. When you eject the disc, DirectCD prompts you to either leave the disc open, or close the disc so it can be read in a standard CD-ROM drive. Select the option to close the CD.

NOTE: For additional information on sharing CDs with Windows 3.x and DOS users, see “What if I used DirectCD to create my CD-R disc?” 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

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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.

What if I used DirectCD to create my CD-R disc?

When you eject the disc from the drive, DirectCD will prompt you to either leave the disc open so you can add more data later, or close the disc so it can be read in a standard CD-ROM drive. If you intend to share the disc with other users, then you must “close” the disc.

■ Windows 95 and Windows NT. If you are sharing a “closed” CD-R

with another Windows 95 or Windows NT user, your disc is now ready to be shared.

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 “How to Make a Copy of a CD” on page 8-3.

■ Windows 3.x and DOS. Some additional steps are required if you

want to share your “closed” 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 “How to Make 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 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

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extension. Files and executables that expect a specific file name may not function as anticipated in Windows 3.x and DOS.

What if I used Easy CD Audio to create my CD-R disc?

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.

Are there any other ways to create CD-R discs?

Use a CD-mastering application, such as Adaptec’s Easy-CD Creator. A mastering application, when used with CD-R media, 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).

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 Audio CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM

Easy-CD Creator

Type of CD

used

CD-R (closed)

CD-R Any 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 and NT 4.0

*Most CD-ROMs Windows 95 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.

Chapter 5: Making Data CDs

Chapter 5:

Making Data CDs

To make data CDs, you can use DirectCD.™ DirectCD provides a way to write files directly to a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc, much like you would to a floppy diskette or removable drive.

With DirectCD you can read and write files directly to your CD with any software application that can read 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

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

Windows 95/NT

/NT, when you use the Send To command

DirectCD provides a file system based on UDF v.1.5 and writes data to the CD-R or CD-RW disc using packet-writing technology. This file system gives you drive letter access to your CD-RW drive.

DirectCD includes a wizard that guides you step-by-step through the process of preparing and ejecting CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Uses for DirectCD

DirectCD is the easiest way to save data files directly to CD. Uses for DirectCD include:

■ Archiving data

■ Backing up a hard drive

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■ Disseminating information to field offices

■ Transferring and distributing data to other Windows 95 systems

Starting DirectCD

To start DirectCD so you can begin writing data to your CD:

■ Double-click the CD-RW drive icon on the right side of the

taskbar.

The DirectCD Wizard appears and guides you step-by-step to prepare the CD so you can write data directly to it.

Writing Data to a CD the First Time

Before you can write data directly to your CD, you must first format the CD. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Insert a blank CD into your CD-RW drive.

2. Double-click the CD-RW drive icon on the taskbar. The Adaptec DirectCD Wizard window appears.

3. Click Next.

4. If you have more than one CD-R or CD-RW drive, select the CD-R drive containing the blank CD and click Next.

5. In the Format Disc window, select the option that says:

I will be using DirectCD to read and write the CD through the drive letter associated with the CD-R drive.

NOTE: Formatting a blank CD-RW disc may take approximately one hour. Formatting a CD-RW disc also requires additional space on the disc (up to 100 MB or more). Thus, CD-RW discs have less than 500 MB of available space while CD-R discs can store over 600 MB of data.

6. Click Next to continue.

7. Type in the name you want to call your CD in the Volume Information window and click Finish.

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The DirectCD Disc Ready window appears when the formatting is complete.

8. Click OK. The DirectCD disc is ready for you to write information directly to the

CD.

Adding Data to a DirectCD Disc

Once your CD is formatted as a DirectCD disc, there are a number of ways to add data to it:

■ Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer onto the CD-RW drive

icon.

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

select the drive letter of your CD-RW drive.

■ Use the Send To command.

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

Windows 95/NT.

Ejecting a DirectCD Disc

When you eject a DirectCD disc from your CD-RW drive and you want to continue reading the CD on your computer using your CD-RW drive or another CD-R system that supports DirectCD, the disc must be formatted so you can continue using DirectCD. When you eject a disc, DirectCD automatically formats it for you. To eject a DirectCD disc, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the CD-RW drive icon on the taskbar.

2. Select Eject from the drop-down list box. DirectCD ejects your CD from the CD-RW drive.

Writing More Data to a DirectCD Disc

To add more data to your DirectCD disc—meaning that you have previously formatted a blank CD for DirectCD use—you can add more information to it until the disc is full. To do so, follow these steps:

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1. Insert the DirectCD disc into your CD-RW drive.

2. Wait for the DirectCD Disc Ready window to appear.

3. Click OK and continue writing more data to your CD.

Erasing the Contents on a DirectCD Disc

If you are using CD-RW discs and a CD-RW drive, you can erase the contents on the CD so you can rewrite new information to the CD. However, if you delete files from a CD-R disc, the files become invisible to the file system (such as Windows Explorer) but are not actually erased from the disc. Deleting files from a CD-R disc does not increase the available 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 CD. DirectCD erases the selected file(s) from the CD.

Getting Help

For set-up and connection problems with your CD-RW drive, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the hardware guide.

For information about DirectCD, including DirectCD properties, refer to the appropriate topics in the Online Help. To access the Online Help:

■ Click Help on any of the DirectCD Wizard windows

If you need further assistance, please contact Adaptec. The information and support services we offer are described in the Customer Support section at the end of this manual.

DirectCD

Chapter 6: Making Music

CDs

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.

Using Easy-CD Audio, you can:

■ Compile audio CDs of your favorite music

■ Make CDs from Wave files on your hard drive

Starting Easy-CD Audio

To start Easy-CD Audio so you can begin making your own music CDs, follow these steps:

1. In Windows 95, click the Start button located on the left side of the taskbar.

2. Select Programs, point to HP CD-Writer Plus, and select Make Music

CDs.

The Easy-CD Audio Wizard window appears.

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How to Make a Music CD

To make an audio CD, you can record songs from:

■ Tracks on an existing CD

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

format for sound files.)

■ A combination of Wave files and tracks

NOTE: Easy-CD Audio 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.

Using the Wizard

The easiest way to make a music CD is using the Easy-CD Audio Wizard. The Wizard appears when you first start Easy-CD Audio and guides you step-by-step to make a simple music CD. To use the Wizard, follow these steps:

1. Start Easy-CD Audio.

The Easy-CD Audio Wizard window appears.

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Windows Explorer Audio CD Layout Window

2. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Wizard windows. A list of the audio tracks you are adding to your CD appears in the main

Easy-CD Audio window. 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. Select New CD Layout from the File menu or open an existing CD layout.

2. 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 6-7.

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3. Insert the source CD, which contains the songs you want to record, into your CD-RW drive.

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 Easy-CD Audio Online Help.

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

5. Drag the songs that you want to record from 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.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for each existing music CD from which you want to record songs.

7. 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.

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

Easy-CD Audio begins recording your CD layout to a blank CD. Insert a blank CD when prompted. A final message box notifies you when the recording is complete.

NOTE: To make a sleeve 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 6-5.

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

1. Insert a blank CD into your CD-RW drive.

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.

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 Easy-CD Audio Online Help for descriptions) and click OK.

Easy-CD Audio begins recording your CD layout to a blank CD. A final message box notifies you when the recording is complete.

NOTE: To make a sleeve 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

■ Add sound effects to customize the song (use a third-party sound

editor)

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

optimal

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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 recorder.

2. Click the Audio CD Layout tab.

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.

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. Easy-CD Audio pre-records your Wave file to your hard drive. A final

message box notifies you when the recording is complete.

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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 6-4, depending on the type of songs you want to record. Once 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.

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 it to the position 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.

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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 in the new name in the text box.

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.

Easy-CD Audio displays the contents of the layout.

Playing Music CDs

Use the Windows 95 CD Player to listen to music CDs.

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Getting Help

For setup and connection problems with your CD-RW drive, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the hardware guide.

For information about Easy-CD Audio refer to the appropriate topics in the Online Help. To access the Easy-CD Audio Online Help:

■ Select Help Topics from the Help menu.

If you need further assistance, please contact Adaptec. The information and support services we offer are described in the Customer Support section at the end of this manual.

Chapter 7: Making Inserts

and Labels

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 indicate 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 and the other side shows the title and may also contain graphics.

Easy-CD Audio 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 use a standard printer if you use special paper designed for disc labels.

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Starting Jewel Case Designer

There are two ways to start the Jewel Case Designer:

1. In Windows 95, click the Start button, select Programs, point to HP

CD-Writer Plus, and select Make Inserts and Labels.

2. If you are already in Easy-CD Audio, click the Jewel Case Layout tab.

How to Make a Jewel Case Insert

When you make a music CD, Easy-CD Audio 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.

When you make a data CD, you can select Make Inserts and Labels from the program group to create your own custom jewel case insert.

Creating custom jewel case inserts involves three basic procedures:

■ Editing inserts

■ Adding text and graphics

■ Printing

The following sections explain how to view and edit inserts, add text and graphics, and print jewel case inserts.

Editing Inserts

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

Viewing Inserts

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

1. Click the Jewel Case Layout tab.

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2. From the Page menu, select the part of the insert 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

Easy-CD Audio displays the view.

Zooming

To view a section of an insert page 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. Easy-CD Audio changes the magnification level.

Using Rulers and Grids

You can use rulers and grids to position text and graphics on your jewel case insert. See “Setting Insert Layout Options” in the Easy-CD Audio Online Help to define your preferences.

Using Rulers

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

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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.

Using Grids

Grids help you to more precisely position objects on the insert with respect to other objects on the physical page.

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 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, 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 to be located.

For more precise control over the position of the insert, use the Origin settings in the preferences. See “Setting Insert Layout Options” in the Easy-CD Audio Online Help.

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Adding Text

You can add as much text as you like to the jewel case insert. 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 to use:

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 can not 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

window.

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Editing Text Objects

To change the attributes of any text object in the jewel case layout, 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 Easy-CD Audio are called OLE objects. OLE is a Windows feature that maintains associations with objects across different applications. For example, if you add OLE objects to inserts, 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 New Object from the Edit menu.

2. Select the Create New option.

3. Select the application in which you want to create the object in the Object Type drop-down list box.

4. Click OK. The graphic appears in the Jewel Case Layout window.

NOTE: See the Easy-CD Audio 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.

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Deleting tracks while making 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, Easy-CD Audio 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 for better positioning.

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.

Displaying Track Numbers and Duration Times

Easy-CD Audio 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.

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To fit the tracks on the page as described above:

■ Select Best Fit from the Arrange menu.

Printing Jewel Case Inserts

You can print a jewel case insert while the Jewel Case Layout tab is open. The commands and options available for printing depend on the type of printer that is 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 before printing it:

1. Select Print Preview from the File menu.

2. Click OK.

Getting Help

For setup and connection problems with your CD-RW drive, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the hardware guide.

For information about making jewel case inserts, refer to the appropriate topics in the Easy-CD Audio Online Help. To access the Easy-CD Audio Online Help:

■ Select Help Topics from the Help menu.

If you need further assistance, please contact Adaptec. The information and support services we offer are described in the Customer Support section at the end of this manual.

Chapter 8: Copying CDs

Chapter 8:

Copying CDs

The most common use 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: CD Copier 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 Kinds of CDs Can I Copy?

Using CD Copier, you can make backup copies of almost any type of CD. The following table lists the types of CDs that can be copied and some notes about making backup copies:

Type of CD Notes

Audio If you are using a drive other than a CD-R or CD-RW

drive, a source CD-ROM drive capable of reading audio digitally is required. Not all drives support digital audio extraction. See “Testing Your System Configuration” in the CD Copier Online help. (EasyCD Audio tests your drive to determine its capabilities when the source CD is inserted.)

CAUTION: This release of CD Copier supports copying CDs in Track-at-Once mode. This means that there is a two-second gap of silence between tracks.

8-2 What Kinds of CDs Can I Copy?

Type of CD Notes

DirectCD Discs

Mixed-Mode Mixed results. Some CDs copy perfectly; others do

CD Extra Some audio may be lost if there is less than a

Photo CD Requires a source CD-ROM drive capable of reading

Video CD Requires a source CD-ROM drive capable of reading

Some CD-ROM drives may not be able to read a DirectCD disc. If you have a CD-ROM drive that is multiread capable, there should be no problems.

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

two-second gap on the source CD.

CD-ROM XA. Most current CD-ROM drives support this.

CD-ROM XA. Most current drives support this.

Starting CD Copier

You can open CD Copier from the Start button in the Windows 95 taskbar. To do so, follow these steps:

1. In Windows 95, click the Start button located on the left side of the taskbar.

2. Select Programs, point to HP CD-Writer Plus, and select Copy CDs.

The CD Copier Source and Destination tab appears.

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How to Make 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 CD Copier 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-RW drive.

3. Make changes, if any, in the Advanced tab settings. See “CD Copier 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.

■ 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. CD Copier begins copying the files and folders from your source to a

blank CD. A final message box notifies you when the copying is complete.

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CD Copier 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, CD Copier records the disc copy to the CD.

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

Getting Help

For setup and connection problems with your CD-RW drive, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the hardware guide.

For information about CD Copier refer to the appropriate topics in the Online Help. To access the CD Copier Online Help:

■ Select Help Topics from the Help menu.

If you need further assistance, please contact Adaptec. The information and support services we offer are described in the Customer Support section at the end of this manual.

Chapter 9: HP Simple Trax

Chapter 9:

HP Simple Trax

Welcome to HP Simple Trax

HP Simple Trax protects your data by copying files and folders to a CD and saving information about them in the Simple Trax information vault on your hard drive. This makes it easy for you to find and retrieve any protected version of a file you need.

HP Simple Trax is designed to work just the way your Windows Explorer works. You can drag and drop items or use the menus. You can also click on items with the right mouse button to use the popup menus. Use your favorite method or try a new one.

The installation program will place the HP Simple Trax icon on the desktop and under My Computer. When you open or explore the Simple Trax icon, instead of folders, you see icons representing all the CDs you have used to protect your files with HP Simple Trax. You can see which files and folders are in each CD without putting a CD in your CD-Writer. Retrieving one or more files or folders from a CD is a snap — just treat the Simple Trax folder as a regular CD drive and copy the files using HP Simple Trax's handy popup menus. HP Simple Trax asks you for the correct CD(s) as needed to retrieve the selected files.

You don’t have to log or track what is stored on your CDs, HP Simple Trax does it for you automatically. You can create a list of important files or folders that you want to protect regularly and even schedule protection to take place automatically when you are not using your computer. It's that easy to protect all your important information!

With HP Simple Trax, your important files are secure and easy to retrieve. You can even retrieve older versions of files, allowing you to undo major revisions or changes. HP Simple Trax also helps you find the file(s) you want to retrieve, including specific versions of a file, with its search option.

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HP Simple Trax is installed along with your other CD-Writer Plus software. No special installation or configuration is necessary. All you need to do before using HP Simple Trax is to prepare a CD for writing with your CD-Writer Plus. The method to prepare a CD can be found on page 5-2.

This chapter shows you how to:

■ Protect files and folders on CD

■ Create a Protection List

■ Schedule a protection session to run automatically

■ Retrieve protected files and folders

■ Search the HP Simple Trax information vault

■ Use the HP Simple Trax Control Panel

For more complete information on any topic see the on-line help.

Protecting Files and Folders Immediately

To protect files and folders immediately:

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

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

3. Click the file or folder you want to protect with the right mouse button. A popup menu appears.

To select multiple files or folders within a single folder, press and hold

CTRL key while clicking the desired items with the left mouse button.

the Then release the

CTRL key and click with the right mouse button.

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4. Point to HP Simple Trax and click Protect... from the HP Simple Trax menu.

The View Versions option only appears if you have selected a single file. HP Simple Trax copies the selected file(s) and folder(s) to the CD in your

CD-Writer Plus and places information about the protected files into its information vault.

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 only in the HP Simple Trax information vault. Be sure to write the same name on the CD label.

NOTE: When you use Direct CD to write to your CD-Writer Plus directly, as described in chapter 5, HP Simple Trax does not save any information about this operation in its information vault. For HP Simple Trax to save information about the files you are protecting you must use the HP Simple Trax popup menus as described above, drag and drop to the HP Simple Trax icon, or copy and paste on the HP Simple Trax icon.

Creating a Protection List

The HP Simple Trax Protection List contains all files and folders you have designated for protection. You can then schedule a protection session to copy all items in the Protection List to a CD at once. This is a much more efficient method of protecting your important information because it copies all designated files and folders in one operation, saving you time and effort.

To add files and folders to the Protection List:

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

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2. Click the file or folder you want to protect with the right mouse button. A popup menu appears.

To select multiple files or folders within a single folder, press and hold

CTRL key while clicking the desired items with the left mouse button.

the Then release the

3. Point to HP Simple Trax and click Add to Protection List from the HP Simple Trax menu.

The View Versions option only appears if you have selected a single file. HP Simple Trax places the selected file(s) and folder(s) in the Protection

List.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other files or folders that you want to add to the Protection List.

CTRL key and click with the right mouse button.

To protect the files and folders in the Protection List, use the HP Simple Trax Control Panel Schedule Setup tab. See the next section or the HP Simple Trax Control Panel section later in this chapter for more information.

Scheduling a Protection Session to Run Automatically

HP Simple Trax allows you to schedule a protection session to run at a specified time on selected days. Scheduled sessions automatically protect all files and folders in the Protection List so you don't have to remember to do so. You can even schedule a protection session to run in the middle of the night or any other time your computer is on but not in use.

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For a scheduled protection session to run unattended you will need to have a CD that already has a name for use in HP Simple Trax. If it is the first time you use the CD in HP Simple Trax the software will prompt you to type a name to identify the CD when the session begins.

To schedule a protection session:

1. Double-click the HP Simple Trax Control Panel shortcut on your desktop or click the Start button and point to Programs, then to HP CD- Writer Plus, then to HP Simple Trax, and select Control Panel from the HP Simple Trax menu.

2. Click the Schedule Setup tab. The following screen appears:

3. Use the row of buttons along the top of this tab to select the day(s) to perform a scheduled protection session. Click the desired day button(s).

4. Set the time you want the scheduled protection session to start on the selected day(s).

5. Select the desired protection option:

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■ All files in the list: Protects every item in your Protection List,

whether changed or not.

■ Only changed files: Protects only those items in your Protection List

that have changed since the last protection session.

6. Click OK to schedule the protection session. Be sure to place the desired CD in your CD-Writer Plus before the

scheduled protection session is set to begin. Since the first time you use a CD in HP Simple Trax the program prompts you to type a name to identify the CD, make sure you have already used the CD in HP Simple Trax for the scheduled protection session to run unattended.

Leave your computer on so the scheduled protection session can run. Click Run Now if you want to protect the items on your Protection List

immediately. The protection session will still run as scheduled.

Retrieving Protected Files and Folders

Retrieving protected files and folders using HP Simple Trax is very quick and easy. You don’t need to insert a CD into your CD-Writer Plus before the retrieval actually begins. HP Simple Trax shows you all the files and folders you have protected on all CDs and prompts you for the correct CD(s) during the retrieval process. Since HP Simple Trax automatically gives you the most recent version available of a file you may have to insert a CD you didn’t expect to.

To retrieve protected files and folders:

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

2. Double-click the Simple Trax icon.

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3. Double-click the CD label for the CD from which you want to retrieve files or folders. Open the folder containing the file(s) and folder(s) you want to retrieve.

If you do not know which CD contains the files or folders you want to retrieve, click the Tools menu, point to Find, and click In Simple Trax... to use HP Simple Trax Find feature.

4. Click the file or folder you want to retrieve with the right mouse button. A popup menu appears.

The View Versions option only appears when you right-click on a file. To select multiple files or folders within a single folder, press and hold

CTRL key while clicking the desired items with the left mouse button.

the Then release the

CTRL key and click with the right mouse button.

5. Click Retrieve from the popup menu.

6. Set the retrieve options:

■ Make sure Ask before overwriting files is checked to prevent

retrieved files from overwriting existing files of the same names without HP Simple Trax prompting you to do so first.

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■ Make sure Include subdirectories is checked to retrieve all

subdirectories in the selected folder. (This option is useful only if you have selected one or more folders.)

■ Click Copy files to an alternate location and type the desired drive

and path or click Browse and select the new location from the list of folders on your hard disk(s).

NOTE: If you choose to retrieve the selected files or folders to an alternate location, all of the retrieved files are removed from the original folders and subfolders and are placed in the alternate location. If you want to keep the directory information either drag and drop the items or use copy and paste.

7. Click OK to continue.

8. Insert the correct CD if it is not already in your CD-Writer Plus. HP Simple Trax prompts you for the required CD.

9. Confirm that you want to replace existing files, if prompted to do so. HP Simple Trax retrieves the most recent versions of files that you

selected. In order to do this HP Simple Trax may prompt you for different CDs depending where the most recent version was copied.

TIP: If you are using multiple CDs disable the DirectCD banner.

You can also retrieve earlier versions of a file using the View Versions option. This option will bring up the File Protection History dialog box, which lists all the protected versions of the file. The most common reason for retrieving an older version of a file is to undo major revisions or changes.

To display the File Protection History dialog box run Explorer, click the file on your hard disk that you want to examine with the right mouse button, point to HP Simple Trax on the popup menu, and select View Versions. You can also double-click the HP Simple Trax icon, click the file you want to examine with the right mouse button, and select View Versions.

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The File Protection History dialog box appears:

To retrieve an older version of a file, click the desired file version in the File Protection History dialog box and click the Retrieve button. Older versions of a file can only be retrieved one at a time.

Searching the HP Simple Trax Information Vault

HP Simple Trax helps you find protected files in the HP Simple Trax information vault so that you can see if a file has been protected, see when it was last protected, and retrieve it if desired.

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To find protected files in the HP Simple Trax information vault:

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

2. Double-click the HP Simple Trax icon.

3. Click the Tools menu, point to Find, and click In Simple Trax... to display the Find dialog box.

4. In the Named box, type all or part of the filename you want to find. You can use a file filter to search for files or folders based on name

patterns. A file filter is a generalized description of a filename composed of a

partial filename and one or more of the wildcard characters. The wildcard characters take the place of one or more letters or numbers to help you find a file whose name you do not know or specify a group of files with similar names. The wildcard characters are:

* = any number of characters ? = a single character Examples:

■ To find all files that end in .txt, type *.txt

■ To find all files that end in .wp and one additional character, type

*.wp?

■ To find all files that begin with report and have any extension, type

report.*

5. To limit the search to a specific CD, drive, or folder, click the desired CD, drive, or folder in the Look in: box.

6. Click Find Now to begin searching. If you want to stop the search click Stop.

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If you do not know the name of the file(s) or folder(s) you want to find, click the Date tab to search the information vault for items created, modified, or protected during a specified period of time.

Click a file with the right mouse button to retrieve it or view protected versions.

The HP Simple Trax Find menu provides additional options. Refer to the on-line Help for complete information.

HP Simple Trax Control Panel Overview

The HP Simple Trax Control Panel provides access to many HP Simple Trax options. The HP Simple Trax Control Panel has three notebook tabs that organize the available functions:

■ Selection: The Selection tab gives you full control over the HP Simple

Trax Protection List, allowing you to add and remove files and folders as needed to protect your valuable information.

■ Schedule Setup: The Schedule Setup tab allows you to schedule

automatic protection of all items in the Protection List.

■ Error Logs: An error log is automatically created during every

protection or retrieval session whether or not an error occurs. You may wish to consult the error log for additional information in the event that an error message appears during an operation.

To run the HP Simple Trax Control Panel, double-click the HP Simple Trax Control Panel shortcut on your desktop or click the Start button, point to Programs, then to HP CD-Writer Plus, then to HP Simple Trax, and click Control Panel.

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Selection Tab

The Selection tab gives you full control over the HP Simple Trax Protection List, allowing you to add and remove files and folders as needed to protect your valuable information.

The HP Simple Trax Control Panel Selection tab is divided into two sections:

Available Files

■ Drive List: Choose the drive you want to work with from this drop-

down list.

■ Folder List: Click the folder you want to open.

■ File List: Displays the files in the selected folder that meet the criteria

specified by the File Selection radio buttons.

■ File Selection Radio Buttons: Control how files are displayed and

selected for protection. There are three options:

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1. All Files & Folders: Selects all files and any subfolders in the current

folder for protection. The contents of the current folder appear in the File List.

2. File Type: Specifies the type of files that are selected for protection

and displayed in the File List. Type the desired file filter in the accompanying combo box or select a file filter you have used before from the drop-down list. Only filters of the form *.??? are allowed. Some examples of these filters are *.bmp, *.doc, and *.txt. The advantage of using a file type when creating a Protection List is that future files of that type are automatically included.

3. Individual Files: Allows you to choose the specific files to be

protected from the File List. Click the desired file(s).

■ Add to List Button: Adds the selected files to the Protection List.

Protection List

■ Protection List: Contains all files and folders you have designated for

protection. You can then schedule a protection session to copy all items in the Protection List to a CD at once.

■ Remove from List Button: Click the items you want to remove from

the Protection List and click this button.

Schedule Setup Tab

The Schedule Setup tab allows you to schedule automatic protection of all items in the Protection List.

The controls on this tab are contained in a single group:

■ Day of the Week Buttons: Use this row of buttons to select the day(s)

on which to perform a scheduled protection session. You can click as many days as desired. The selected day buttons remain pressed. To remove a day from the schedule, click the desired button.

■ Options: These radio buttons set the protection options.

All files in the list: Protects every item in your Protection List, whether changed or not.

Only Changed files: Protects only those items in your Protection List that have changed since the last protection session.

■ Start Time: Type the time at which the scheduled protection session

is to begin. The Start Time is the same for all selected days.

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■ Run Now... Button: Click this button to protect all items in your

Protection List immediately.

Error Logs Tab

An error log is automatically created during every protection or retrieval session whether or not an error occurs. You may wish to consult the error log for additional information in the event that an error message appears during an operation.

The controls on this tab are contained in a single group:

■ Error Log List: This portion of the tab displays information about the

error logs and allows you to select a specific error log so that you can get more information on any errors that occurred.

■ View Button: Click the error log you want to open and click this

button. Use this option to see the details of any errors that occurred. The information contained in the error log can help you solve the problem.

■ Delete Button: Click the error log you want to delete and click

Delete.

CAUTION: When you delete an error log, it cannot be restored.

■ Keep last x error log entries: Click this radio button to set the

number of error log entries HP Simple Trax is to keep. Type the number of error logs to keep or use the spin buttons to set the desired number. When this number is exceeded, the oldest error log is automatically deleted.

■ Keep all error log entries: Click this radio button to keep all error log

entries. You can then delete unwanted entries manually using the Delete button.

HP Simple Trax’s seamless integration to Explorer makes protecting and retrieving your valuable information easy. Schedule protection sessions of your important documents so that they will always be available. Keep your hard drive from getting cluttered by versions of files you think you might want in the future by protecting them with HP Simple Trax.

Chapter 10: Adobe

PhotoDeluxe™

Chapter 10:

Adobe PhotoDeluxe

Welcome to Adobe PhotoDeluxe

PhotoDeluxe software makes it easy to be creative with your own photographs. Instead of simply viewing photos in frames or albums, with PhotoDeluxe you can use your photographs to make calendars, cards, and T-shirts, or to add a very personal touch to your gifts. And you’ll have fun doing it.

Registration

We are confident that you will find PhotoDeluxe both fun and rewarding. So that we can continue to keep you informed about updates to Adobe PhotoDeluxe and offer you technical support, please register your software by using the online registration software provided.

™

Starting PhotoDeluxe

In Windows, click the Start button, click Programs, click Adobe, click PhotoDeluxe 2.0, and click Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0.

NOTE: When using PhotoDeluxe, keep the HP SureStore Plus CD in your CDROM drive as much as possible. Although the CD is not required to use the program, you will need or use the guided

it when you want to use the sample photos and clip art

activities stored on it.

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If You have Problems

For solutions to problems you encounter while using the program, see the topic “Troubleshooting” in

became available after this book went to press, see the Readme file

that installed in the same folder as PhotoDeluxe.

Adobe also provides technical documents that address many problems. Technical documents are freely available on the Adobe Systems World Wide Web site at http://www.adobe.com/supportservice/custsupport. Access to the web site is only in English and there is limited content in other languages.

online Help. For important information

Learning PhotoDeluxe

Use this guide to become familiar with the process of editing and using photos in commands, see the comprehensive online Help topics. You online Help topics at any time by clicking a Help button.

PhotoDeluxe. For complete information about tools and

can read

NOTE: Help buttons appear in guided activity steps and in the toolbar. If you don’t have a photo window open you can still use online Help by choosing a command from the Help menu.

In addition to this guide and the online Help, the documentation for this program includes the tour movie on the HP SureStore Plus CD, which demonstrates some PhotoDeluxe fundamentals. The movie is provided only in English.

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Looking at PhotoDeluxe

PhotoDeluxe is organized so that the most important tools are ready when you need them. Step-by-step guided activities make projects easy.

A. Buttons organize guided activities into categories.B. Introduction (Intro)

acquaint you with each section or guided activity.C. Numbered tabs

tabs

you through steps in order.D. Clue cards guide you with information

guide about a steps. where bar tells

step.E. Square Help buttons provide specific information within

F. Round Help buttons display the table of contents for online Help

you can get information about any tool or command. G. The status

you how much memory your photo uses.

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Toolbar and Photo Organizer

You’ll find the toolbar at the top of the photo window.

A. Zoom In button magnifies an image.B. Zoom Out button reduces an

C. Zoom tool magnifies the area you click or drag across.D. Zoom

image. menu lets you choose a magnification. selected object. overlapping objects. button opens online Help. to the photo.

F. Object-order menu button provides options for

G. Text tool lets you add text to a photo.H. Help

I. Undo button reverses your most recent change

E. Trash Can button deletes the

When you use a gallery, or photo collection, the photo organizer appears.

photo organizer floats above other windows.

The

Getting a Photo into PhotoDeluxe

Adobe PhotoDeluxe works with photos that are already stored as digital

your photos are stored on your computer, on a disk, or on CD, or

files. If if you are using a you are working with digital photos. If your photos are in the form of prints, slides, or negatives, they’re not digital yet. You can make digital photos with a digital camera, scanner, video-capture device, or a digital photo-finishing service. PhotoDeluxe recognizes many kinds of digital photo files and can work directly with many brands of scanners and cameras.

camera or scanner connected to your computer, then

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If you don’t have any digital photos yet, you can still use PhotoDeluxe with any on the HP SureStore CD.

sample photo from one of the photo organizer galleries stored

Using the Get Photo Button

The Get Photo button gives you access to all of the ways you can get a digital photo into PhotoDeluxe.

To get a photo:

1. Click the Get Photo button and read the information under the Intro tab that appears. Then click the Get Photo tab.

2. Click the button for the location where the photo is coming from. It’s either on connected device such as a scanner, camera, or video-capture device. Follow the on-screen instructions.

3. As necessary, complete any dialog boxes that appear. The options that appear vary depending on the device you’re using, so you may have to consult the instructions that came with the device. When you finish, PhotoDeluxe converts the photo into its own file type to give it access to

your computer, on a disk, or you’re about to create it using a

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all the features in the program. The photo appears in the photo window, ready for use in PhotoDeluxe.

■ If you get the photo from outside PhotoDeluxe, it opens as an untitled

photo so it’s important to save it right away. A quick way to do this is to drag the photo into the My Photos gallery in the photo organizer.

4. Click the My Photos button. When the My Photos window opens, drag the photo there.

Getting a Photo from the Photo Organizer

Adobe PhotoDeluxe comes with a photo organizer that appears as a floating window where you can organize your photos. You can get or store photos by dragging photos out of or into the photo organizer window.

The photo organizer stores sets of photos in galleries. You can create your own galleries and add or remove photos from them. PhotoDeluxe includes the Sample Photos and Clip Art galleries, which you can find using the Get Photo button. Unlike galleries you create, the Sample Photos and Clip Art galleries are permanently stored on the HP SureStore Plus CD, so you cannot change them.

To get a photo from My Photos, Sample Photos, or Clip Art:

1. Insert the HP SureStore Plus CD into your CD drive.

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2. Click the Get Photo button, click the Get Photo tab, and then click the

Photos, Sample Photos, or Clip Art button. The gallery appears in a

photo organizer window.

3. Drag a photo from the photo organizer window to the PhotoDeluxe window.

NOTE: You can also just double-click a photo in the photo organizer window.

Saving and Printing your Photos

When you finish working on a photo, you can send the photo to your hard disk, another program or computer, the Internet, or to a printer.

Saving your Work

Changes you make to a photo occur only in your computer’s RAM (temporary memory) and are not permanently recorded until you save the photo to disk. Therefore, as soon as you get computer it’s a good rule to save the photo immediately and to save often, usually after any successful change to the image. The most convenient way to store photos is to drag them to the My Photos gallery in the photo organizer included with PhotoDeluxe.

To move a photo to the photo organizer:

1. If the My Photos window isn’t already open, click the Get Photo button,

the Get Photo tab, and then click the My Photos button.

click

a photo into your

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2. Drag the photo to the My Photos window.

NOTE: If you are not using the Object selection tool, choose it before dragging to the My Photos window.

To save changes to a photo:

■ With the photo window open and in front, choose the Save command

from the

File menu.

Sending Photos to Another Program or Computer

PhotoDeluxe can package photos using any of several file formats, making it easy to transfer photos to another program or computer. Different file formats exist because each has characteristics that work best for a specific purpose. For example, the Internet photos, and the TIFF format works well

To prepare a photo for use in a Web page or e-mail message:

1. With a photo open, complete any activity you may be using, click the Send button, and then click the To Internet tab.

JPEG format works well for

for desktop publishing.

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2. Click the button that matches the destination of your photo, and follow

instructions on the tabs.

the

To send a photo to a file format for use in another program:

1. With a photo open, complete any activity you may be using, click the Send button, and then click the To Disk tab.

2. Click the Export button and then click the 1 Export tab.

Click the button that matches how the photo will be used. The following

typical uses can help you choose:

list of

■ To make a photo you can use on a World Wide Web page, click GIF

Format.

■ To make a photo that will print well from a desktop-publishing program,

Other Export, and then choose EPS or TIFF from the Save As menu.

click

■ To make a photo readable on many kinds of computers and over the Web

free Acrobat Reader software), click Create Acrobat File.

(using

■ To make a photo that displays well on a system that cannot display more

256 colors, click Index Color.

than

■ To make a black-and-white version of a color photo, click Grayscale.

■ To save in another format not already mentioned, click Other Export

then choose a file format from the Save As menu.

and

3. Specify a location and filename for the photo, and click Save. After PhotoDeluxe finishes saving the photo, click Done.

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Printing a Photo

You can print completed photos or projects with your printer. To prevent mistakes and on the paper you actually print.

To check the photo size in Print Preview:

save paper, use Print Preview to check the size of the photo

selected and confirm settings in Page Setup before you

1. Click the Send button at the upper left corner of the screen. Click the To Printer tab and then click the Print Preview button.

2. After the photo appears on the preview of the printed page, see if the entire photo fits within the page boundary. If it doesn’t, you may want to use Page Setup to change the page size or orientation or use PhotoDeluxe to resize

To check Page Setup options:

1. Click the Send button at the upper left corner of the screen. Click the To Printer tab and then click the Page Setup button.

2. Specify the options you want and then click OK.

To print a photo:

1. Click the Send button at the upper left corner of the screen, click the To Printer tab, and click the Print button.

or rotate the photo so it fits.

2. Select the options you want from the top half of the Print box.

NOTE: The Print Range option applies only to than one page.

3. Select a PhotoDeluxe Output Quality setting from the bottom half of the Print box and click OK.

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To print multiple copies on a single page:

1. Click the Send button at the upper left corner of the screen, click the To Printer tab, and click the Tiled Printing button.

2. Specify the number of copies you want on the same page for Copies Across and

Copies Down and then click Print.

Touching Up a Photo

Not all photos are perfect right out of the camera. You can correct common photo problems using the Touch Up and More Touch Up tabs. They are located next to the Get Photo tab so that you can correct common problems as soon as you start using a photo.

To use a Touch Up Activity:

1. Click the Get Photo button, click the using one

2. Click the Touch Up or More Touch Up tab.

of the available buttons.

Get Photo tab, and open a photo

3. Click the button for the adjustment you want to use and follow the step-by-step

4. Click the step tabs in order and click Done when you complete all of the steps. PhotoDeluxe displays Clue cards to help you through the steps.

NOTE: Remember to protect changes to your photo by saving it frequently.

tabs for the button you clicked.

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Undoing Mistakes

Changes you make don’t always look right the first time. Use the following strategies to correct mistakes in various situations:

■ You can undo the most recent change by clicking the Undo button on

the toolbar. When you have a choice between clicking Undo and correcting the mistake manually, click Undo—it is faster and will preserve more image quality than making a second change over the first. However, you can undo only the most recent change.

■ If you’ve already made too many changes to undo, but have not saved

the photo since making the unwanted changes, choose the Revert to Saved command from the File menu.

■ If you’ve applied a change but PhotoDeluxe isn’t finished processing it

example, you see the progress bar at the bottom of the photo

(for window), you key.

■ To close a dialog box without applying changes, click Cancel. If you

already clicked OK and you don’t like the changes, click the Undo button.

may be able to cancel the operation by pressing the Esc

NOTE: To compare the two versions of a photo before and after you apply an effect, click Undo repeatedly. This alternates between the two versions.

Adding Text

You can add text to a photo using the Text tool. You can color, move, resize, and stays sharp and smooth as you resize and distort it. When you send the file to another format, text is included with the photo.

NOTE: For text features to work properly in PhotoDeluxe, you must have installed Adobe Type Manager, which is part of the PhotoDeluxe installation process.

To add text:

1. Click the Text button () on the toolbar in the photo window.

distort text. If you use PostScript® or TrueType™ fonts, text

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2. Type into the Text Tool box. The text automatically goes to the next line

text box, but will appear as a single line in the photo unless you

in the press Enter where you want to create a new line. In this box you can select other options, but you won’t see the effects of options until you click OK to close the Text Tool box.

3. Select the typeface you want from the Font list.

4. Click the Color swatch to select a color for the text. Click OK when

done.

you’re

5. Click the Alignment button that looks like the kind of text alignment

want. The bottom three options align each line vertically instead of

you horizontally.

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6. Click OK after you set the options you want. After clicking OK, you can

the text to any position within the photo.

drag The text appears on the photo surrounded by a box with small black

squares (called handles) on each side and corner. You can use the handles to resize text.

7. Drag any corner handle of the text box. To resize only the horizontal or vertical dimension of the text, drag any top or side handle (not a corner handle).

To change text that already exists in a photo:

■ Double-click the text, make changes, and then click OK.

Exploring Advanced Features

As you gain experience with photo editing, you can go beyond the builtin guided activities. PhotoDeluxe has advanced features that enhance a guided activity when you want to do something completely original or when you are experienced with other software programs. The quickest

turn on Advanced features is to click the Advanced button. The

way to Advanced features consist of tabs of effects you can apply without following steps and additional options to the menu bar.

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A. The Advanced button presents PhotoDeluxe features without guided

activities so also displays long menus. button is not selected, choose the Long Menus from the Preferences menu on the File menu. time. To use more than one photo window, choose the Allow Multiple Document Windows from the Preferences menu on the File menu. online Help button in the photo window is available in both guided activities and in Advanced mode.

you can use them in any order. Clicking the Advanced button

B. To keep long menus on when the Advanced

C. Normally, you can open only one photo window at a

D. The

Marking Areas with Selection Tools

With PhotoDeluxe, you can apply changes to the entire photo or only part of it. tell PhotoDeluxe which area to change. When you use a selection, your next action changes only the part of the photo inside the selected area.

When you select an area, its border flashes to let you know that the line you step activities in which selection is necessary, PhotoDeluxe presents the appropriate tool to you at the step where you need it. If you prefer to choose from all selection tools available in PhotoDeluxe, use the Selections palette which can be accessed under the View menu.

When you want to change just a part of a photo, you must first

see is only a marker and not an actual line on the photo. In step-by-

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NOTE: The view menu will only appear when long menus are activated. To activate long menus select File, Preferences, Long Menus.

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Chapter 11:

Corel Print House Magic

Corel Print House™ is back, and it's better than ever! Welcome to Corel Print House Magic™, a powerful suite of applications designed to help you create exciting printing projects in no time at all. Whether it's for business or home, Corel Print House Magic has everything you need to create cards, stationery, banners, and more. In addition, Corel Print House Magic is so easy to use; you'll be making professional-looking projects right from the start.

Corel Print House Magic includes the powerful combination of Corel Print House and Corel Photo House™, and a new and exciting tool to complete the Corel Print House team: introducing Corel Family & Friends™, your own personal information manager. This easy-to-use information and event management tool helps you track the holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries related to your Corel Print House projects. There has never been a more complete, time-saving solution to managing personal events, lists, and print jobs.

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Corel Print House Magic makes creating colorful printing projects easier, faster, and more fun than ever before. Regardless of the occasion, Corel Print House Magic has the tools — all you need is your imagination. So have fun! Enjoy Corel Print House Magic!

What's in Corel Print House Magic?

Check out what's new and improved in Corel Print House Magic.

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If you've used Corel Print House before, you'll notice some exciting changes, such as

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■ newly designed user interface, including an on-screen Color Palette

■ redesigned Notebook, for easier access to all of the Corel Print House

features and functionality

■ Symbol tool, for drawing all sorts of shapes

■ Symbol Sprayer tool, for scattering symbols as you drag your mouse

over the page

■ Zoom tool, for changing the project view quickly and easily

■ thousands of new sample files, and 150 new fonts

Corel Photo House™ 2

Now Corel Photo House™ has even more features to help you make your projects picture perfect, such as

■ expanded Photo Library, for a wider selection of photos

■ newly designed user interface, including an on-screen Color Palette

■ redesigned Notebook, for easier access to all of the Corel Photo House

functions and features

■ Objects, a new category of photographic objects that you can add to

your images

■ Frames, a new category of images that you can use to frame your

photo

■ Zoom tool, for changing the project view quickly and easily

■ special effects to transform your photos in fun and interesting ways

Corel Family & Friends™

Corel Family & Friends™ is an exciting new addition to the Corel Print House team. This easy-to-use tool provides a handy way of tracking the people and events in your life. Corel Family & Friends reminds you when it's time to create a greeting card for a special occasion, stores addresses and telephone numbers, and lets you create a list of your favorite books or recipes — all at the same time! For more information about Corel Family & Friends, see the Corel Family & Friends section in this manual. For information about procedures, see the online Help.

What You Need To Use Corel Print House Magic

To use Corel Print House Magic, your computer must have the following as minimum system requirements: 486 DX cpu, a CD-ROM drive, and an

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SVGA monitor with 800x600 resolution. You must also have 45–65 megabytes of free disk space and 8 megabytes RAM (for Windows 95) or 12 megabytes RAM (for Windows NT).

Corel Print House 3

Corel Print House 3 makes any printing job fun and easy to do. Greeting cards, banners, letterhead, stationery, calendars, and envelopes are only some of the projects you can create. In addition, Corel Print House Magic now includes two powerful tools to help you with your projects: Corel Photo House 2 and Corel Family & Friends. Corel Photo House offers a fun, yet powerful way to edit photos and other bitmaps. Corel Family & Friends, the newest addition to the Corel Print House team, can help you organize and manage all your Corel Print House project information. There are so many uses for Corel Print House, the possibilities are endless!

Corel Print House is powerful, yet easy to use — even for beginners. You can use the Notebook's Guided Activities page to walk you through each project step by step and view hundreds of sample projects. Customizing your work is made easy with the colors, shadows, and clipart available in the Notebook. More experienced users may want to use the drawing and editing tools to create designs from scratch or edit clipart and photos.

Whatever you need to print, you can use Corel Print House to make it easier, faster, and more creative than ever before. Get ready to experience the magic of Corel Print House!

To start Corel Print House

1. Do one of the following:

■ If you created a shortcut to Corel Print House on your desktop,

double-click the shortcut.

■ In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, click Start, Programs, HP CD-

Writer Plus, Corel Print House Magic, Corel Print House 3.

2. In the Notebook, click the method you want to use to design your

project.

■ Start with a sample for the fastest results. The Sample wizard lets you

choose from a variety of project types, each with sample projects based on different themes and occasions.

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■ Start from scratch to build your project from the ground up. The

Scratch wizard lets you choose from various blank paper layouts. Then, it's up to you to add text, clipart, and other graphics.

■ Choose the Open Existing option to access any project you have

saved previously. To open your project, type the name of the file or choose it from the list.

■ Choose the Open Last option to access the project you saved the last

time you used Corel Print House. This option is not available the first time you run Corel Print House.

The Corel Print House 3 Desktop

The desktop is what you see on your screen when you start Corel Print House 3. The following picture shows the desktop and identifies important items you may use to create your projects.

When you start Corel Print House, the Property Bar shown above is not displayed. To view it, click View, Property Bar. A check mark beside the command name indicates that the Property Bar will display on your screen.

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