Sony MPD-AP20U Setup guide

4-668-816-11(1)

CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Drive

Setup Guide

Windows XP

Windows Me

Windows 2000

Windows 98 SE

Mac OS

MPD-AP20U

2002 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

 

When Using Windows XP .....................................................

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When Using Windows Me ....................................................

5

When Using Windows 2000 .................................................

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When Using Windows 98 Second Edition ..........................

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When Using Mac OS ...........................................................

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When Using Windows XP

Perform the following procedure to set up the drive with Windows XP.

1 Turn on your computer.

Caution

Be sure to log on as a user with “Administrator” access privileges.

2 Connect the drive to the power outlet with the AC power adapter and to your computer with the USB cable.

Power cord

To power outlet

AC power adapter

To USB connector

USB cable

 

of your computer

CHARGE/BUSY indicator

 

 

Caution

Connect only the supplied AC power adapter and cord.

Connect the drive directly to the USB connector of your computer. Operation through a USB hub (including keyboard USB hubs) cannot be guaranteed.

The CHARGE/BUSY indicator of the drive lights green. Messages about the new hardware appear above the Windows XP taskbar.

XP Windows

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3 Confirm that the drive is detected.

On the [Start] menu, click [My Computer] and confirm that the following icons are present.

• • • • The “Memory Stick” reader/writer appears as “Removable Disk”.

4 Insert the supplied software disc and install the software.

To install the software, refer to the supplied “Software Quick Start Guide”.

If your computer does not detect the drive

If your computer does not detect the drive, read and perform the following.

Disconnect the USB cable from your computer’s USB connector. Restart your computer. Reconnect the USB cable.

The CHARGE/BUSY indicator does not light green, even when the drive is connected to your computer. The drive is not on. Verify the connections between the drive, AC power adapter, power cord, and power outlet.

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Sony MPD-AP20U Setup guide

When Using Windows Me

Perform the following procedure to set up the drive with Windows Me.

1 Turn on your computer.

2 Connect the drive to the power outlet with the AC power adapter and to your computer with the USB cable.

Power cord

To power outlet

AC power adapter

To USB connector

USB cable

 

of your computer

CHARGE/BUSY indicator

Caution

Connect only the supplied AC power adapter and cord.

Connect the drive directly to the USB connector of your computer. Operation through a USB hub (including keyboard USB hubs) cannot be guaranteed.

The CHARGE/BUSY indicator of the drive lights green. Messages about the new hardware appear on the screen, then disappear.

3 Confirm that the drive is detected.

On your desktop, double-click [My Computer] and confirm that the following icons are present.

• • • • The “Memory Stick” reader/writer appears as “Removable Disk”.

4 Insert the supplied software disc and install the software.

To install the software, refer to the supplied “Software Quick Start Guide”.

Me Windows

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If your computer does not detect the drive

If your computer does not detect the drive, read and perform the following.

Disconnect the USB cable from your computer’s USB connector. Restart your computer. Reconnect the USB cable.

The CHARGE/BUSY indicator does not light green, even when the drive is connected to your computer. The drive is not on. Verify the connections between the drive, AC power adapter, power cord, and power outlet.

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