Panasonic CF-VDM732U User Manual

Printed in Japan

DVD MULTI Drive Pack

DVD MULTIドライブパック

CF-VDM732U

FJ0305-0

DFQX5517ZA

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction ............................................... 4

Usage Precautions .................................... 5

Using the Drive.......................................... 7

Using the Software ................................. 11

Troubleshooting...................................... 23

Specifications.......................................... 24

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Einführung ............................................... 25

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zum Gebrauch ... 26

Gebrauch des Laufwerks ....................... 28

Gebrauch von Software .......................... 32

Störungsbehebung ................................. 45

Technische Daten ................................... 46

INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION

Introduction ............................................. 47

Précautions d’utilisation ........................ 48

Utilisation du lecteur .............................. 50

Utilisation du logiciel .............................. 54

Dépannage .............................................. 68

Spécifications.......................................... 69

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はじめに ................................

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNUNG!

DIESES PROUKT ERZEUGT LASERSTAHLUNG. DURCHFÜHRUNG ANDERER VORGÄNGE ALS DER HIER ANGEGEBENEN KANN ZU GEFÄHRLICHER STRAHLUNG FÜHREN. REPARATUREN DÜRFEN NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN.

AVERTISSEMENT!

CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER. L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE RÉGLAGES OU L’EXÉCUTION DE PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUE CELLES SPÉCIFIÉES ICI PEUVENT PROVOQUER UNE EXPOSITION À DES RADIATIONS DANGEREUSES. NE PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DE RÉPARER SOI-MÊME. CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D'ENTRETIEN À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE1

For U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: 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 Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the DVD MULTI Drive Pack for the Panasonic CF-73/CF-51 notebook computer series. This drive connects to the computer through the multimedia pocket. Store this manual in a safe place after reading it.

DVD MULTI Drive Pack*1........... 1

Operating Instructions ............ 1

DVD Drive Utility Disc*

*1The DVD MULTI Drive Pack may also be referred to as the drive.

This contains the programs used to install “DVD-RAM Driver,” “WinDVD™5 (OEM Version)” (hereafter, WinDVD), “B’s Recorder GOLD7 BASIC” (hereafter, B’s Recorder) and “B’s CLiP 6” (hereafter, B’s CLiP).

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[Illustration in this manual]

Windows XP Windows 2000

indicates Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System. indicates Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating System.

NOTE

Shown in the illustrations provided in this manual is the CF-73 series. This manual explains the procedure for default settings. The procedure may differ according to the settings.

Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WinDVD

™

is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

Usage Precautions

Do not place items other than discs on the tray. Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens. Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in a read or write malfunction. Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the tray. Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed. Doing so could cause it to malfunction. In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, do not open the drive or remove the disc until the application has been closed. After the tray closes or the computer resumes operation from the standby/hibernation modes, do not access the drive until the multimedia pocket device status indicator off. However, when conducting a background format on +RW using B’s CLiP, the media can be removed by operating B’s CLiP even when the drive is being accessed. (

20) Do not expose the drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, i.e. oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens. We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses. (Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.) Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the drive. Doing so could cause it to malfunction. Do not use any discs that have become deformed, warped, or are not completely round. In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used. For AutoPlay CDs:

• If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation modes, remove the disc from the drive, then reinsert the disc again after a 15 second wait.

• An AutoPlay CD may start during file access, depending on the status of the disc.

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Usage Precautions

Handling Discs with Care:

Before using discs, carefully read through the Operating Instructions, the instructions for handling the discs, and whatever is written on the disc packaging. If the discs are not handled properly, they may become dirty or scratched, the writing speed may be reduced or data may not be recorded or played back properly. Other damage may result including drive failures. Keep the following precautions.

Do not touch the data surface. Keep the disc surfaces clean and free from dirt, dust and fingerprints, and do not allow them to become scratched. Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument nor paste any paper to it. Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.

Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust. If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc. When discs are not actually being used, make sure to keep them inside their protective cases or cartridges. If the disc becomes dirty, clean it with the followings.

To remove dirt from a disc

<For read-only discs> Wipe a disc with a dry, soft cloth from the center toward the edges. If the disc heavily gets dirty, wipe a disc with a moist, soft cloth from the center toward the edges, and then wipe it again with a dry cloth to take up remaining moisture. <For recordable/rewritable discs> Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs. Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.

How to hold the disc

Using the Drive

Inserting/Removing a Device

Refer to “Multimedia Pocket” in the Reference Manual included with your computer for details on how to insert and remove the drive.

Preparations

Windows XP

Confirm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [start] - [Control Panel] [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/ ATAPI controllers] - [Secondary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Perform this setting if it has not yet been made.

Windows 2000

Confirm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers] [Secondary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Perform this setting if it has not yet been made.

Using the Drive

Setting a Disc

Power on your computer.

Open the disc tray.

Press the eject button and slowly pull out the tray.

Place a disc.

① Place the disc with the label facing upward in

the drive.

② Push down until the center holder clicks.

Label side up

Place a finger on the center holder and lift up on the edge of the disc.

Close the disc tray.

Close the tray without touching the eject button.

CAUTION

After the tray closes, do not access the drive until the multimedia pocket device status indicator If the vibration of the drive is excessive, check to see if the disc is inserted correctly, and check that the disc is in good condition. If the disc is good and inserted correctly, set [CD/DVD Drive Speed] or [CD Drive Speed] to [Low] in the Setup Utility. (This setting does not work for the DVD disc when using CF-73E****** and CF-73J****** models.)

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Eject Button

Center Holder

Power-saving Mode

If the drive has not been accessed within 30 seconds, the drive motor will automatically shut down to reduce the power consumption. When the drive is accessed once again, the power of the drive motor is turned on. However, approximately 30 seconds are required until data is actually read from the disc.

Information

To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software using “DVD Drive Utility Disc” (included). For information on how to install the software, refer to page 14. When playing back movies from a disc, note that smooth playback may not be possible in some cases.

About Regions Setting

DVD-Videos usually have a region code that is fixed according to the region where they are sold. In order to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the drive must match that of the DVD-Video. <Example> For U.S.A. and Canada: “1” For Europe: “2”

This drive’s region code is not set at the time of shipment from the factory. Therefore, operations will differ depending on the first DVD-Video played.

In the case of a DVD-Video with a specific region code: The drive and player software will automatically be set to the same region code as the DVD-Video.

In the case of a DVD-Video with multiple region codes:

[Confirm Region] appears. Select region code of the drive and the player software, and select [OK]. Play now begins. ([Confirm Region] may not appear for some DVD-Videos. To confirm the current region code of the drive and the number of settings remaining, right-click on the WinDVD screen and select [Setup] - [Region].)

CAUTION

The region code of the drive can be set a total of five times, including the initial setting. Proceed very carefully, because after the fourth change has been made, the region code set last is fixed and no further changes can be made. The user must take responsibility for any trouble that results from illegally changing or altering the region code.

NOTE

[Confirm Region] will also be displayed if a DVD-Video with one region code is inserted into a drive for which another region code has already been set.

Using the Drive

When writing to discs

Read the instructions on the disc package carefully. With DVD-RAM, you can write or rewrite as with the hard disk using Explorer, without using the writing software. (DVD-RAM driver is required. Refer to page 12 on how to install the software.) Writing software is required to write data to a disc other than DVD-RAM. Install “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” using “DVD Drive Utility Disc” (included). (

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Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds. ( page 24) If the write operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the AC adaptor. If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut, the write operation may end in failure.

Be sure to use discs that meet the following specifications.

DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 (4.7 GB) DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R REVISION 1.0 (4.7 GB) DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/8X-SPEED DVD-R REVISION 3.0 (4.7 GB) DVD-RW Ver.1.1 (4.7 GB) DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2X-SPEED DVD-RW REVISION 1.0 (4.7 GB) DVD-RW Ver.1.2/4X-SPEED DVD-RW REVISION 2.0 (4.7 GB) DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 or Ver.2.1 (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) DVD-RAM Ver.2.1/3X-SPEED DVD-RAM REVISION 1.0 (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) DVD-RAM Ver.2.2/5X-SPEED DVD-RAM REVISION 2.0 (4.7 GB/9.4 GB) +R Ver.1.0, Ver.1.1 or Ver.1.2 +R DL Ver.1.0

+RW Ver.1.1 or Ver.1.2 Depending on the disc, the quality of the write operation may not be so good. We recommend using any of the following discs. Recommended Discs: <CD-R>

HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.

RICOH Co., Ltd.

TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd. <CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW>

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.

RICOH Co., Ltd. <Ultra-Speed CD-RW>

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. <DVD-R>

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.

TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.

<DVD-RW>

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. Victor Company of Japan, Limited

<DVD-RAM>

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.

<+R>

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd. RICOH Co., Ltd.

<+R DL>

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.

<+RW>

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.

Using the Software

There are “DVD-RAM Driver,” “WinDVD,” “B’s Recorder,” and “B’s CLiP” in DVD Drive Utility Disc. Install “DVD-RAM Driver” before installing “WinDVD,” “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP.”

NOTE

Although “WinDVD,” “B’s Recorder,” and “B’s CLiP” may have already been installed at the time of shipment from the factory, be sure to perform installation from “DVD Drive Utility Disc” (included).

Before Installing the Software

Insert the drive into the multimedia pocket. ( “Multimedia Pocket”)

Windows XP

Right-click [(x:)]*1 in [start] - [My Computer], select [Properties] - [Recording], then delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive]. (Delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive] every time a new user is added.)

*1“x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] to check which version of Windows Media Player is provided on your computer, and then follow the steps below to uninstall Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in. <When Windows Media Player 7 is installed>

Select [Windows Media Player 7] - [Change/Remove] in [Add/Remove Programs].

Select [Remove Windows Media components] and select [Next].

Select [Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in] from the components list, and select [Next].

If the message “Windows Media setup is now ready to uninstall” appears, select [Next].

Select [Finish] and restart the computer.

Select [Start] - [Run], input [rundll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\winnt*2\inf\roxio.inf,uninstall], and select [OK].

At [Advanced INF Install] screen, select [OK].

*2C:\winnt denotes the folder where Windows is installed. A different letter may be input for

the drive instead of C depending on which letters are assigned to which drives for use.

CAUTION

Do not install the software using a drive other than this drive. Be sure to insert this drive into your computer, and then insert the disc for installation. Close all other software application before running the Setup program for DVDRAM Driver, WinDVD, B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP for added safety. Log on to Windows with the administrator authority. Do not lose the serial number marked on the sticker on the packaging of the CD case.

NOTE

Depending on the computer, preparatory steps may be necessary before installation. Before installing the application, be sure to read the Operating Instructions or Reference Manual of the computer.

Using the Software

DVD-RAM Driver

After installing DVD-RAM Driver, you can use a DVD-RAM disc. For more information, refer to the online manual of DVD-RAM Driver (

Installing DVD-RAM Driver

Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive.

Windows XP

[Utility Setup tool] screen will appear (allow some time for disc recognition). When the setup program will not run automatically, input [x:\setuputil.exe]* [Run] and select [OK].

Windows 2000

At the message, select [OK]. [Utility Setup tool] screen will appear (allow some time for disc recognition). When the setup program will not run automatically, input [x:\setuputil.exe]* [Run] and select [OK]. At the message, select [OK].

*1 “x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.

Select [DVD-RAM Software Setup].

Select [Driver and Formatter Setup].

At the welcome screen, select [Next].

The License Agreement screen appears. Carefully read the agreement, then select [Yes].

At [Choose Destination Location] screen, do not change the setting, and select [Next].

At [Select Program Folder] screen, do not change the setting, and select [Next].

At [Start Copying Files] screen, select [Next].

After installation, execute the following operations.

Windows XP

Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then select [Finish]. The computer will restart automatically.

Windows 2000

Select [Finish]. (Then detecting DVD-RAM devices will start. If [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen is displayed, select [Finish].) When [System Settings Changes] screen is displayed, select [Yes]. (If two [System Settings Changes] screens are displayed, select [Yes] on one of them.) The computer will restart automatically.

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in [start] -

in [Start] -

NOTE

DVDForm can be used only when logging on with administrator authority. ( page 22)

Windows 2000

After installing DVD-RAM Driver, a new removable disk drive will be allocated. This newly added drive will be used when writing to the DVD-RAM disc.

How to access the Online Manual

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [Using DVD-RAM disc].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [Using DVD-RAM disc].

Using the Software

WinDVD

WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. Here, you will find explanations and general information on the installation procedure and how to access the online manual.

Installing WinDVD

NOTE

Although “WinDVD” may have already been installed at the time of shipment from the factory, be sure to perform installation according to the steps given below.

Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive. ( page 12 “Installing DVD-RAM Driver”

)

step

Select [WinDVD Setup].

Select [Next] at the Welcome Message.

After reading the “License Agreement”*1, select [Yes] if you agree to the terms.

*1Refer to the “LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT” on the Operating Instructions of the

computer.

Follow the on-screen instructions and install WinDVD.

Running WinDVD

You can run WinDVD using either of the following procedures.

Double-click on the desktop.

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD].

Select “?” of the WinDVD control panel. Right-click on the WinDVD screen and select [Help].

NOTE

Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode, or switch the display by pressing Fn + F3 while WinDVD is running. Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive indicator is blinking immediately after the computer was started up. During video playback, do not perform the following.

• Ejecting the disc

• Using other applications or the Command Prompt

• Changing the settings of the screen properties

If you maximize the video display window, you can return to the original window size by double-clicking over the images. When the number of display colors is increased, a message appears and the DVD cannot be played:

• Reduce the number of display colors.

Windows XP

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Right-click on the desktop, select [Properties] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Troubleshoot] and maximize the value of Hardware acceleration.

Windows 2000

Right-click on the desktop, select [Properties] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Trouble-

shooting] and maximize the value of Hardware acceleration. Immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD-video (images or sounds are disrupted). In the Extended Desktop or simultaneous (internal/external) display mode, there are times when images or video are not displayed correctly. During a prolonged period of rapid advance, the pause mode may be established at some point. If this happens, exit WinDVD, and restart. Before using the capture function in WinDVD, first remove the checkmark from [Use Hardware Decode Acceleration]. (To display the [Use Hardware Decode Acceleration] setting screen, right-click on the WinDVD screen, and select [Setup] - [Video].) Take steps to ensure that no other player software is allowed to coexist with WinDVD. It may not be possible to play images properly if any player software other than WinDVD is installed. There are some DVD-Videos available on the market that work by installing their own player software when they are played. In the case of such a DVD, be absolutely sure to abort the installation of the player software as soon as the installation start screen appears. If the software is installed by mistake and the images cannot be played properly, take the following action and see if it remedies the situation.

• Uninstall the DVD’s player software which has been installed. (Refer to the DVD-

Video’s instructions for the name of the player software which is to be uninstalled.)

Windows XP

Uninstall the player software by selecting [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].

Windows 2000

Uninstall the player software by selecting [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -

[Add/Remove Programs].

• Specify WinDVD if the DVD’s player software settings enable WinDVD to be

specified for playing the DVD.

Using the Software

Play of a DVD Created with the DVD Recorder

Playable DVD media: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW However, the following restrictions apply.

In order to play DVD-R and DVD-RW, they must be finalized (a process that enables it to play on other DVD players etc.). For information on the finalizing method used by your DVD recorder, refer to its operating instructions. DVD-RW recorded in the VR format can be played with the administrator authority only. Depending on the DVD recorder or the manufacturer of the media used for creation, it may not be playable. Media in which digital broadcasts have been recorded using copyright management technologies such as CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) cannot be played back.

DVD-Audio cannot be played back on WinDVD.

SUPPORT INFORMATION

If WinDVD does not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.

If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, enter the required information in the inquiry form on the InterVideo, Inc. homepage (http://www.intervideo.com/), and submit the form.

B’s Recorder / B’s CLiP

“B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD and DVD recording software applications developed by B.H.A Corporation. Here, explanations are given on general information about B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP, the installation procedure, and how to access the online manual. Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application (

Applicable Media

CD-R*1 (one-time recordable CD media) CD-RW (writable/rewritable or erasable CD media) DVD-R*1 (one-time writable DVD media) +R*1 (one-time writable media) +R DL*1 (single-sided dual-layer one-time recordable media) DVD-RAM*1 (rewritable DVD media) DVD-RW (writable/rewritable or erasable DVD media) +RW (writable/rewritable or erasable media)

*1Applicable only for B’s Recorder. Cannot read from or write to CD-R/DVD-R/+R/+R DL/

DVD-RAM disc using B’s CLiP.

About Copies

When writing to discs, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights. It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use. When backing up software, make sure that you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product.

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Installing B’s Recorder / B’s CLiP

NOTE

Although “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” may have already been installed at the time of shipment from the factory, be sure to perform installation according to the steps given below.

CAUTION

Windows 2000

Before installing B’s Recorder / B’s CLiP, confirm that Adaptec CD-Burning Plugin is uninstalled.

Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive. ( page 12 “Installing DVD-RAM Driver” step

)

Select [B’s Recorder Gold/B’s CLiP Setup].

Using the Software

Select [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] and follow the on-screen instructions. During the course of the installation process, you will be asked to input a serial number. Input the serial number marked on the sticker on the packaging of the CD case or on the disc itself.

Upon completion of the installation, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then select [Finish]. The computer will restart automatically.

Windows XP

Input [x:\setuputil.exe]*1 in [start] - [Run] and select [OK]. [Utility Setup tool] screen will appear.

Windows 2000

Input [x:\setuputil.exe]*1 in [Start] - [Run] and select [OK]. At the message, select [OK]. [Utility Setup tool] screen will appear.

*1 “x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.

Select [B’s Recorder Gold/B’s CLiP Setup].

Select [B’s CLiP6] and follow the on-screen instructions. During the course of the installation process, you will be asked to input a serial number. Input the serial number marked on the sticker on the packaging of the CD case or on the disc itself.

Upon completion of the installation, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then select [Finish]. The computer will restart automatically.

Running B’s Recorder / B’s CLiP

B’s Recorder

You can run B’s Recorder using either of the following procedures.

Double-click on the desktop.

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [B’s

Recorder GOLD BASIC].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [B’s Re-

corder GOLD BASIC].

B’s CLiP

B’s CLiP runs when the computer starts up, and or is displayed on the taskbar.

Usage Precautions

B’s Recorder

• DVD-RAM recorded using B’s Recorder become “read only.” Once a DVD-RAM disc has been written using B’s Recorder, physical formatting is required to write using applications other than B’s Recorder. (

• Be sure to shut down B’s Recorder before logging off Windows.

B’s Recorder may fail to start up properly. If this occurs, restart the computer.

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B’s CLiP

• Cannot read from or write to CD-R/DVD-R/+R/+R DL/DVD-RAM disc using B’s CLiP. Only CD-RW/DVD-RW/+RW are available.

• Cannot read from or write to DVD-RW discs created using DVD recorders.

• Do not use the Fast User Switching function. If this function is used, switching is complete, and B’s CLiP cannot be used. If this happens, log off all users,

and then log on to Windows with the user you want to use.

• Do not remove the media immediately after reading or writing, even after the Windows copying message has disappeared.

• When tion mode.

is displayed on the taskbar, the computer cannot enter standby of hiberna-

or will no longer be shown on the taskbar after the

How to access the Online Manual

B’s Recorder

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [DOC] [User’s Manual].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] - [DOC] - [User’s Manual].

B’s CLiP

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [User’s Manual].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [User’s Manual].

Notes During Use

Disc cover opens automatically

• When B’s Recorder is finished writing, the disc cover opens automatically. You can change the settings for B's Recorder so that the disc cover does not open automatically. If you select [OK] after writing, however, the disk cover will open regardless of the settings.

To format disc using B’s CLiP

• Right-click Discs formatted or written using methods other than B’s CLiP cannot be used.

• After formatting the disc, if the disk does not mount (is not recognized), remove it, and insert it again.

• Eject the formatted disks as described on the next page.

or and then select [Format].

Using the Software

When ejecting the disc while is displayed on the taskbar

• Right-click Only eject discs as described above.

• If you cannot eject the disc even after attempting the operation described above, shut down Windows and after the power is off, insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole and pull out the tray.

To disable B’s CLiP when it is not used

• Make the settings following the steps below.

Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [B’s Config].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [B’s Config].

Add a check mark for [Disable B’s CLiP] at [System Configuration], and select [OK].

When a message appears asking if you want to restart your computer, select [Yes].

To start using B’s CLiP again, remove the check mark from [Disable B’s CLiP] using

described above, and select [OK].

step

Background formatting to B’s CLiP +RW media (discs)

• Formatting of +RW media (discs) using B’s CLiP appears to finish in a very short time, but in fact a “background formatting” is operating to automatically format the non-formatted segments. For this reason, the multimedia pocket device status indica-

lights.

tor

• Even during background formatting, it is possible to read and write to media.

• Only during background formatting, it is possible to remove the media even while

the multimedia pocket device status indicator Right-click

• Do not remove the media immediately after reading or writing, even after the Win-

dows “Copying” message has disappeared.

• If the formatting of the removed media has not been completed, the background

formatting will restart when the media is returned to the drive. Background formatting will continue until the formatting is complete.

• When carrying the computer during background formatting:

Right-click

If “B’s Recorder” or “B’s CLiP” has been deleted, reinstall it. ( page 17)

and select [Eject].

is lit.

on the taskbar, select [Eject], and remove the media.

SUPPORT INFORMATION

About User Registration Follow the steps below for user registration.

While connected to the Internet, start up B’s Recorder.

Select [Help] - [Related Websites] - [User Registration] and follow the on-

screen instructions.

If B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP do not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations. If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact B.H.A. URL: http://www.bhacorp.com/ e-mail: North America / South America (English, Spanish, French):

amsupport@bhacorp.com

Other countries (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish): eurosupport@bhacorp.com (As of March 1, 2005)

When Using DVD-RAM Discs

To write a file to a DVD-RAM disc, logical formatting is required. It is possible to write a file to a logically formatted DVD-RAM disc in the same way as writing to a floppy disk or hard disk. For details, refer to [Using DVD-RAM disc]. ( page 13)

NOTE

If you write using B’s Recorder, because the format is different, it will no longer be possible to write using applications other than B’s Recorder. To enable writing, physical formatting is required. (

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Logical formatting type

There are two types of formatting for DVD-RAM discs: UDF (Universal Disk Format) and FAT32. We recommend that you choose the formatting type depending on the application.

• UDF1.5 Standard format for DVD-RAM. Data with large file sizes (images or audio data) can be read and written at high speed. We recommend this format when using DVDRAM for storing data.

• UDF2.0 This format is used for DVD video recorders conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as established by the DVD Forum, or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards.

• FAT32 format* A format supported by Windows 95(OSR2) / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP. DVD-RAM disks in FAT32 format cannot be used on Windows 95 (other than OSR2) /Windows NT.

*1When reading with a device on which an OS other than Windows XP has been installed, it is

necessary to have a drive and a driver that are compatible with DVD-RAM.

Using the Software

Logical formatting

Formatting software and drivers required to conduct each type of formatting have been installed in this computer.

CAUTION

When formatting is executed, recorded data is erased and can no longer be read. Back up data as required. Before starting up formatting software, close all application software that uses DVDRAM discs.

Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.

Set the DVD-RAM disc to be formatted in the drive.

Windows XP

Select [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [DVDForm].

Windows 2000

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [DVDForm].

Select in [Format Type] to select the format, and select [Start].

• [Volume Label] When UDF format has been selected, input the volume label. When the volume label is not input, it will be set automatically.

• [Execute physical format] Inspect all sectors on the disc, and execute replacement processing of bad sectors. (Normally, it is not necessary to select this.)

Troubleshooting

The computer does not recognize the drive

The Multimedia pocket device status indicator

Cannot play disc or read data from it

“B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” do not work properly

Cannot eject disc

does not light

Check the settings by following the instructions in “Preparations” ( Is the drive properly mounted in the multimedia pocket? Restart the computer.

Is the disc loaded on the tray correctly?

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Is the disc bent, scratched, or dirty?

An error may occur if, after the tray has been closed or operation has been resumed from the standby/ hibernation modes, the drive is accessed before the Multimedia Pocket device status indicator goes off. Also, an error may occur if the drive is accessed by the application software automatically. In a case like this, remove the disc, re-insert it, and try again.

Is writing software other than “B’s Recorder” or “B’s CLiP” installed? Uninstall the writing software other than “B’s Recorder” or “B’s CLiP.”

Windows XP

Be sure to disable writing to CDs. ( page 11)

Windows 2000

Uninstall Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in. ( page 11) Is the computer powered on?

To remove a disc when the computer is powered off, insert a sharp object such as the bent-out tip of a paper clip into the emergency hole. Pushing it completely to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled out.

page 7).

The disc tray does not close

Emergency Hole

When using a software such as B’s CLiP that controls the disc removal, remove the disc while referring to the software’s operating instructions. If a disc with fingerprints or other dirt is used, you may not be able to remove it. Use a clean disc. (

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Did you touch the eject button when you close the tray?

Specifications

Item

Operating voltage range Drive Supports DVD

DC 5 V ± 0.25 V

DVD-ROM (4.7 GB, 8.5 GB, 9.4 GB, 17 GB)*1, DVD-R (1.4 G, 3.95 GB*

4.7 GB For General)* GB, 9.4 GB)*

, 5.2 GB*2, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB)*

GB*

CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, Video CD,

Description

, 4.7 GB For Authoring*2,

, DVD-RAM*4 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 2.6

, DVD-RW*3 (1.4 GB*2, 4.7

Enhanced Music CD, CD-RW, CD-TEXT

Others

Data transfer rate

DVD-ROM read*5* DVD-R write*6* DVD-RW write DVD-RAM write +R write*6* +R DL write* +RW write*6* CD-ROM read*5* CD-R write*7* CD-RW write* High-Speed

CD-RW write* Ultra-Speed

CD-RW write* Buffer underrun error prevention function Cache memory Interface Dimensions (width × depth × height)

+R (4.7 GB*1), +R DL (8.5 GB*1), +RW (4.7 GB*1)

8x speed (Max.)

1x speed, 2x speed, 2-4x speed, 2-6x speed, 2-8x speed

1x speed, 2x speed, 2-4x speed

*6*

2x speed, 3x speed

*6*

2.4x speed, 2.4-4x speed, 2.4-6x speed, 2.4-8x speed

2.4x speed

2.4x speed, 2.4-4x speed

24x speed (Max.)

4x speed, 8x speed, 8-12x speed, 8-16x speed, 8-24x speed

4x speed 4x speed, 8x speed, 10x speed

8x speed, 10x speed

Supported

2 MB* Conforms to enhanced IDE (ATAPI) standard 132 mm × 146 mm × 15.3 mm

{5.2" × 5.7" × 0.6"} Weight Operating temperature/

Humidity range

Approx. 240 g {0.53 lb.}

5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}/

30 % RH to 80 % RH (no condensation)

*11 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as

fewer GB.

Read only.

Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.

In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used.

If an unbalanced disc (i.e., a disc with which the balance has been displaced from the center) is

inserted, the speed may become slower if there are large vibrations while the disc is rotating.

The data transfer rate of DVD per 1x speed is 1,350 KB/s.

Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.

The data transfer rate of CD per 1x speed is 150 KB/s.

1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes.

Einführung

Wir freuen uns, dass Sie sich für das DVD MULTI-Laufwerk-Pack für Ihr Panasonic-Notebook CF-73/CF-51 entschieden haben. Dieses Laufwerk wird über das Multimedia Pocket an das Notebook angeschlossen. Sie sollten diese Bedienungsanleitung an einer sicheren Stelle verwahren.

DVD MULTI-Laufwerk-Pack*1....

Bedienungsanleitung .............. 1

DVD Drive Utility Disc*2............ 1

*1Das DVD MULTI-Laufwerk-Pack wird Laufwerk in diesem Buch abgekürzt genannt, sowie es

keine Not gibt.

*2Hier sind die Programme enthalten, die zur Installation von „DVD-RAM Driver“ (DVD-

RAMtreiber), „WinDVD SIC“ (nachfolgend B’s Recorder) und „B’s CLiP 6“ (nachfolgend B’s CLiP) verwendet werden.

™

5 (OEM Version)“ (nachfolgend WinDVD), „B’s Recorder GOLD7 BA-

[Illustration im Manual]

Windows XP Windows 2000

steht für das Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Betriebssystem. steht für das Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Betriebssystem.

HINWEIS

Die Abbildungen in dieser Bedienungsanleitung zeigen die Serie CF-73. Diese Anleitung erläutert das Verfahren für die Standardeinstellungen. Das Verfahren kann je nach den Einstellungen verschieden sein.

Microsoft® und Windows® sind eingetragene Warenzeichen von Microsoft Corporation in den USA und/oder anderen Ländern. WinDVD

™

ist ein Warenzeichen von InterVideo, Inc.

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zum Gebrauch

Legen Sie nur Discs in das Laufwerkfach ein. Lassen Sie das Disc-Fach nicht geöffnet, und berühren Sie das Objektiv nicht. Unter gewissen Bedingungen kann sich Staub auf dem Objektiv oder auf einer Disc absetzen. Daraus können Lese- oder Schreibfehler resultieren. Achten Sie darauf, das geöffnete Fach nicht zu stark zu belasten, es könnte dabei beschädigt werden. Öffnen Sie das Laufwerk nicht und bewegen Sie den Computer nicht, während sich das Laufwerk in Betrieb befindet. Anderenfalls könnte eine Funktionsstörung auftreten. Außerdem sollten Sie bei Verwendung einer Anwendung, die den Zugriff auf das Laufwerk erfordert, das Laufwerk nicht öffnen und die Disc nicht herausnehmen, bis Sie die Anwendung geschlossen haben.

Nachdem Sich das Disc-Fach schließt oder der Computer den Betrieb aus dem Bereitschaftszustand/Stilllegungsmodus fortsetzt, verwenden Sie das Laufwerk nicht, bis die Status-Anzeige

Hilfe von B’s CLiP eine Hintergrundformatierung auf +RW durchführen, kann das Medium durch den Betrieb von B’s CLiP selbst dann entfernt werden, wenn ein Zugriff auf das Laufwerk erfolgt. ( Halten Sie das Laufwerk von starkem Rauch, der Spuren hinterlassen kann (d. h. Ölrauch), oder Tabakrauch fern. Anderenfalls könnte die Lebensdauer des Laufwerkobjektivs verkürzt werden.

Wir empfehlen die Reinigung des Laufwerkobjektivs mit einer Luftgebläsevorrichtung, die zum Reinigen von Kameraobjektiven verwendet wird. (Verwenden Sie zum Reinigen des Objektivs keine Reinigungssprays.) Führen Sie in das Laufwerk keine Fremdkörper wie z.B. Büroklammern ein. Anderenfalls könnte eine Funktionsstörung auftreten. Verwenden Sie keine Discs, die deformiert, verzogen bzw. nicht vollkommen rund sind. Es können nur DVD-RAM-Discs ohne Cartridge bzw. mit entfernbarer Cartridge verwendet werden. Hinweise zu AutoPlay-CDs:

• Falls eine AutoPlay CD nicht startet, nachdem der Computer den Betrieb aus dem Bereitschaftsmodus oder dem Stilllegungsmodus fortsetzt, nehmen Sie die Disc aus dem Laufwerk, setzen Sie sie dann nach etwa 15 Sekunden erneut ein.

• Je nach dem Status der Disc, kann eine AutoPlay CD während des Dateizugriffs gestartet werden.

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Sorgfältige Handhabung der Discs:

Bevor Sie die Discs verwenden, lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung, die Anleitungen zur Handhabung von Discs und alle Hinweise auf der Disc-Verpackung bitte aufmerksam durch. Falls die Discs nicht richtig behandelt werden, können sie verschmutzt oder zerkratzt werden, die Schreibgeschwindigkeit kann abnehmen oder die Daten werden ggf. nicht richtig aufgezeichnet oder wiedergegeben. Oder es können andere Schäden auftreten, einschließlich Laufwerkversagen. Beachten Sie daher die folgenden Vorsichtshinweise.

Berühren Sie die Datenoberfläche nie. Halten Sie die Disc-Oberflächen sauber und frei von Schmutz, Staub und Fingerabdrücken, und vermeiden Sie Kratzer auf den Oberflächen. Schreiben Sie nicht mit einem Kugelschreiber oder anderen Schreibstift auf die DiscOberfläche, und kleben Sie kein Papier darauf. Discs dürfen weder fallengelassen noch verbogen oder durch schwere Gegenstände belastet werden. Verwahren Sie Ihre Discs nicht an einem Ort, wo sie zu hohen Temperaturen, direkter Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuchtigkeit oder Staub ausgesetzt sind. Wenn Discs aus kalten in warme Räume gebracht werden, kann auf ihnen Feuchtigkeit kondensieren. Diese muß mit einem weichen, nicht fusselnden Tuch entfernt werden, bevor Sie die Disc in das Laufwerk einlegen können. Wenn die Discs nicht verwendet werden, bewahren Sie sie in ihren Schutzhüllen oder Kassetten auf. Falls die Disc verschmutzt ist, reinigen Sie sie wie folgt.

Staubentfernung von einer Disc

<Für Nur-Lese-Discs> Wischen Sie die Disc mit einem weichen, trockenen Tuch von der Mitte gerade nach außen ab. Falls die Disc stark verschmutzt ist, wischen Sie sie mit einem weichen, feuchten Tuch ab, indem Sie von der Mitte gerade nach außen wischen, und wischen Sie dann mit einem trockenen Tuch nach, um die verbleibende Feuchtigkeit aufzunehmen. <Für wieder beschreibbare Discs> Verwenden Sie das Panasonic Disc-Reinigungsmittel, um diese Discs zu reinigen. Verwenden Sie auf alle Fälle weder ein Tuch noch CD-Reinigungsmittel oder andere derartige Reinigungsmittel.

Festhalten der Disc

richtig

falsch

Gebrauch des Laufwerks

Einsetzen/Entfernen eines Gerätes

Hinweise zum Einsetzen/Entfernen des Laufwerks finden Sie unter „Multimedia Pocket“ im „Reference Manual“, das mit Ihrem Computer mitgeliefert wird.

Vorbereitungen

Windows XP

Vergewissern Sie sich, dass [Übertragungsmodus] unter [Start] - [Systemsteuerung] [Leistung und Wartung] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Geräte-Manager] - [IDE ATA/ATAPIController] - [Sekundärer IDE-Kanal] - [Erweiterte Einstellungen] - [Gerät 0] auf [DMA, wenn verfügbar] eingestellt ist. Falls nicht, nehmen Sie diese Einstellung vor.

Windows 2000

Vergewissern Sie sich, dass [Übertragungsmodus] unter [Start] - [Einstellungen] [Systemsteuerung]- [System] - [Hardware] - [Geräte-Manager] - [IDE ATA/ATAPI-Controller] - [Sekundärer IDE-Kanal] - [Erweiterte Einstellungen] - [Gerät 0] auf [DMA, wenn verfügbar] eingestellt ist. Falls nicht, nehmen Sie diese Einstellung vor.

Einlegen einer Disc

Schalten Sie das Notebook ein.

Öffnen Sie das Laufwerkfach.

Drücken Sie die Auswurftaste und ziehen Sie das Laufwerk vorsichtig heraus.

Einstecken einer Disc.

①Legen Sie die Disc mit der Beschriftung nach oben

in das Laufwerk ein.

②Drücken Sie die Disc nach unten, bis sie in den

Zentrierring einrastet.

Legen Sie einen Finger auf den Zentrierring und ziehen Sie die Disc nach oben, indem Sie sie am Rand halten.

Schließen Sie das Fach.

Achten Sie beim Schließen des Laufwerkfachs darauf, eine Berührung der Auswurftaste zu vermeiden.

VORSICHT

Verwenden Sie das Laufwerk nicht, bis sich das Disc-Fach schließt und die StatusAnzeige

Falls die Disc zu stark vibriert, überprüfen Sie, ob sie korrekt eingesetzt ist und sich in gutem Zustand befindet. Falls sich die Disc in gutem Zustand befindet und korrekt eingesetzt ist, stellen Sie [CD/DVD Drive Speed] oder [CD Drive Speed] im SetupDienstprogramm auf [Low] ein. (Bei Verwendung der Modelle CF-73E****** und CF-73J****** steht diese Einstellung nicht für die DVD-ROM Disc zur Verfügung.)

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Zentrierring

Auswurftaste

Energiesparfunktion

30 Sekunden nach dem letzten Zugriff auf das Laufwerk wird der Laufwerksmotor automatisch abgeschaltet, um die Leistungsaufnahme zu reduzieren. Bei einem erneuten Zugriff auf das Laufwerk wird der Motor wieder eingeschaltet. Das Hochlaufen dauert etwa 30 Sekunden, erst danach können wieder Daten von der Disc gelesen werden.

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