User manual PLEXTOR 121032S

[. . . ] Models: PX-W1210TS (Internal SCSI) PX-W1210TSe (External SCSI) Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the PlexWriter 12/10/32S, a reliable, high-performance CD rewriter, recorder and reader. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us. Our goal is to put you--and keep you--on the leading edge of CD technology. To get you there, we first have to help you install your PlexWriter drive properly and operate it correctly. [. . . ] If you purchased a kit from Plextor, software is supplied. · Using the PlexWriter on a Macintosh: Whether using the PlexWriter as a standard CD-ROM or as a CD-R or CD-RW device, you will need additional drivers or software besides those that are part of the Macintosh operating system. You will need to purchase this software separately. The compatibility list is available from Plextor's web site at www. plextor. com. Before installing any software, check that all the cable connections between your PlexWriter and computer are correct, that any jumpers are set properly, and the PlexWriter is recognized by your system. PlexWriter 12/10/32S Operation Manual 35 Section 3. Installing and Using Software Install Plextor Applications Software Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and NT can immediately operate your PlexWriter drive as a CD-ROM device (reader) and permit the drive to be recognized by the computer's operating system. In order to take advantage of the PlexWriter's ability to record on CD-R or CD-RW media, however, you will also need packet writing and mastering applications software on your PC. You can also check the compatibility list on the Plextor web site at www. plextor. com, for software that supports the PlexWriter under other operating systems. You will need to purchase this software separately. If you purchased your PlexWriter as part of a Plextor kit and you have a PC, much of the software you need is included. Plextor has developed several utilities to help you get the most from your PlexWriter drive. Plextor Manager 2000 This unique suite of audio management and drive control applications puts you in the CD driver's seat. A variety of distinctive modules allow you to listen to, record and even create your own playlists using a standard and digital audio file formats. Rip the finest quality audio using digital audio extraction at high speed. A simple mouse click and you're done. Control every aspect of the drive from spinup and spindown timeout to eject lock. Plextor Manager 2000 also gives you information on the drive's configuration and the media inserted into it. See the Plextor Manager User's Manual for details. CD Res-Q For backup and disaster recovery, CD Res-Q lets you create an image of your hard disk drive on secure, reliable CD-R media. By spanning CDs, you can back up your entire hard drive. Additional features include making a CD bootable, choice of compression, hard drive or image file integrity verification, and more. NOTE: CD Res-Q backup works only with Plextor CD-R and CD-RW drives. You can restore from any drive. If You Don't Have CD Res-Q CD Res-Q is provided free of charge when the PlexWriter 12/10/32S drive is purchased as a retail kit. If you purchased a non-Plextor retail box and CD ResQ was not included, you can purchase this software directly from Plextor. To purchase CD Res-Q by phone, please call us at 408-980-1838, extension 3. To purchase CD Res-Q by email, send your request to sales@plextor. com. 36 PlexWriter 12/10/32S Operation Manual Section 3. [. . . ] In such instances, our technical support staff will try to help you identify the part at fault and will refer you to the manufacturer of that part for further assistance. How to Contact Us There are several ways for you to contact Plextor's Technical Support Department: · Visit our web site (www. plextor. com) for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. · Send us e-mail at support@plextor. com, or send a fax to the attention of the Technical Support Department at 408-986-1010. Include your telephone number and the hours during which you can be reached. Be as detailed as possible in describing your problem. [. . . ]