Introduction ... System Requirements ... EZ Writer Kit ... Part Names and Functions ... Front Panel of the Drive ... Rear Panel of the Drive ... Hardware Installation ... Software Installation for Windows 98SE ... Software Installation for Windows Me ... Software Installation for Windows 2000 ...
INTRODUCTION EZ Writer has the following features: Attaches through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, the specifi cation of the interace must meet: USB 1.1 (Data Transfer Rate = up to 12MBits/sec) or USB 2.0 (Data Transfer Rate = up to 480Mbits/sec) standard This drive can read all types of CD and DVD media including CD, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD disk, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW.
DVD video titles. Under Windows 95 and Windows 98, USB devices are not stable to use, so Apricorn does not support its use with Windows 95 and Windows 98. Apricorn recommends using EZ Writer with Windows 98SE (Second Edition) or newer versions of Windows operating systems.
EZ WRITER KIT EZ Writer Kit includes the following items: EZ Writer Unit Nero Express Software Cyberlink Power DVD Software 1m USB cable AC Adapter User Guide EZ Writer Cyberlink Power AC Adapter DVD Software Nero Express 1m USB cable Software The Leader in Personal Storage...
This procedure is only to be used in the case of an emergency and is not meant for normal operation. NOTE: Front panel may look slightly different depending upon which optical drive is included with you EZ Writer. www.apricorn.com...
Rear Panel of the Drive 1. Interface Connector: Connect the USB interface cable here. 2. Power Jack (DC IN): Connect the AC Adapter lead here. The Leader in Personal Storage...
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Note: EZ Writer should only be powered by the AC Adapter provided by Apricorn, using an incorrect AC Adapter can result in permanent and unpredictable damage to the drive. 1. Insert the plug of the USB cable into the Interface Connector of the drive.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98SE AND WINDOWS ME 1. Boot up your computer into Windows 98SE. 2. Ensure the USB interface cable and then the AC adapter connections are made as described in Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector of the USB interface cable into the USB port of your computer. The LED on the drive should light.
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4. On the following screen, select ‘Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)’, and then click Next. 5. Insert the EZ Writer Device Driver fl oppy diskette into your fl oppy drive. Check on ‘Floppy disk drives’, and then click Next. www.apricorn.com...
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6. Windows will search the fl oppy disck for the driver and will fi nd the ‘USB 2.0-ATA/ATAPI Bridge Controller’. Once it fi nds the proper driver click Next, and Windows will install the driver. 7. After Windows installs the Bridge Controller, click Finish. 8.
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9. Windows will fi nd the’USB 2.0-ATA/ATAPI Mass Storage Controller’. Click Next to install the driver. 10. Click Finish to complete the driver installation for EZ Writer. www.apricorn.com...
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11. If EZ Writer does not appear in ‘My Computer’ or does not work properly, please go into ‘Device Manager’ to check whether the devices are installed as shown in the table and fi gure. Installed Device Drivers USB 2.0-ATA/ATAPI Bridge Controller USB 2.0-ATA/ATAPI Mass Storage EZ Writer drive brand name...
Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector of the USB interface cable into the USB port of your computer. The LED on the drive should light. Port connector of the USB Cable www.apricorn.com The above fi gure indicates that the drivers have been installed into a system that supports both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
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3. Windows 2000 will automatically install its resident device driver (USB Mass Storage Device). After the installation, EZ Writer will appear under a new drive letter in ‘My Computer’. 4. If EZ Writer does not appear in ‘My Computer’ or does not work properly, go to ‘Device Manager’...
Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector of the USB interface cable into the USB port of your computer. The LED on the drive should light. Port connector of the USB Cable www.apricorn.com The above fi gure indicates that the drivers have been installed into a system that supports both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
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3. Windows 2000 will automatically install its resident device driver (USB Mass Storage Device). After the installation, EZ Writer will appear under a new drive letter in ‘My Computer’. 4. If EZ Writer does not appear in ‘My Computer’ or does not work properly, go to ‘Device Manager’...
EZ Writer drive you are using) in the dialog box. 3. Wait for a few seconds until the system prompts ‘EZ Writer storage device can now be safely removed from the system’. Click OK, and then remove the USB cable from the computer. www.apricorn.com...
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indows 2000 1. Double click on the icon in the system tray and the ‘Unplug or Eject Hardware’ dialog box appears. 2. Highlight ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ in the dialog box and click Stop, then click OK. 3. Wait a few seconds until the system prompts ‘The USB Mass Storage Device can now be safely removed from the system’.
1. Simply call Apricorn’s technical support department with your EZ Bus Mini part number and a description of the problem(s) you are experiencing. 2. If the Apricorn representative fi nds cause for a return, they will issue an RMA number. Please write this number down.
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