User manual PLEXTOR 8220

[. . . ] Models: PX-W8220Ti (Internal) PX-W8220Te (External) Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the PlexWriter 8/2/20, 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. [. . . ] Installing Your PlexWriter This page intentionally left blank. 32 PlexWriter 8/2/20 Operation Manual 3. Installing and Using Software There's one more step before you can begin to use your PlexWriter drive: you need to install special software on your computer. There are three software types: · SCSI support: Software that allows your SCSI board to operate with your computer and the PlexWriter drive. Even if your SCSI board is already installed and operational, you may need to update this software. · Device driver: Software program that allows your computer to interact with the PlexWriter drive. Drivers are included in Windows 95/98 and NT that let you operate your PlexWriter as a CD-ROM device (reader). If you are using Windows 3. x or MS-DOS, you may have to install drivers yourself. · Application software: Software programs for specific tasks, such as premastering CDs, backing up your hard disk or files, capturing audio, duplicating CDs, and more. Some of these applications are supplied with your PlexWriter, while others are available from other vendors. Quick Installation in Windows 95/98 Use this section for a quick installation of your PlexWriter drive in a Windows 95 or Windows 98 system. If you encounter any problems, refer to "Appendix B: Installing in Windows. " Windows 95/98 should automatically recognize and support your SCSI interface board and PlexWriter drive. Microsoft has included a generic CD-ROM device driver in the operating system. This driver also supports the PlexWriter as a reader. Microsoft has also included numerous controller-specific drivers on the Windows 95/98 CD-ROM. · Previously installed SCSI interface board: If you connect your PlexWriter drive to a previously installed and operating SCSI interface board, Windows 95/98 will recognize it automatically. You will need to install third party software to use the PlexWriter as a recorder. · PlexWriter Drive with PCI SCSI Kit: If you purchased your SCSI interface board in a Plextor kit, use the Plextor-provided CD-R software CD to access the necessary drivers. · New SCSI controller board: If you purchased your new SCSI interface board from another source, consult the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the SCSI interface board for installation instructions. You will soon be using the highest performance CD-RW drive around. If you have any problems at all, our technical support staff will help you. PlexWriter 8/2/20 Operation Manual 33 Section 3. Installing and Using Software Install or Update SCSI Support The software to allow your SCSI board to operate depends on your operating system and on which Plextor kit you purchased. Plextor Drive with Software Kit This kit does not include a SCSI interface board. If you already have a SCSI board installed in your computer, or you are purchasing one separately, make sure the SCSI driver is up to date. · If you have Windows 95/98: You need a mini-port driver file (. MPD) that allows your SCSI board to operate with Windows 95/98. [. . . ] · Send us email 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. Please include system configuration, hardware and software, as well as versions of drivers used. [. . . ]