About Software; Precautions - Plextor PX-504A Installation And User Manual

About Software

In order to record on DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R and CD-RW discs you will need to
have mastering, packet writing, or duplication software installed on your computer
system. If you purchased a retail kit from Plextor, you'll get software packages that
include such software.
You can use Roxio's Easy CD Creator DVD Edition to burn both DVDs and CDs.
The software lets you burn and share anything on CD or DVD, including music,
photos, and videos. You can also back up your critical data to a CD or DVD.
One component of Easy CD Creator is DirectCD, which makes the Plextor PX 504A
drive as easy to use as a disk drive. You can drag and drop files, rename files, delete
files, and create new directories right on the recordable CD or DVD disc. You can
even save files directly from your word processing software, spreadsheet, or other
application directly to the disc. DirectCD takes advantage of the PX-504A's ability
to write small packets of data to the disc, providing fast, uninterrupted data flow and
optimum use of disc space.
For more information about Easy CD Creator, install this application and examine
the help files.
For details on other software packages that are available for writing to DVDs or
CDs, please visit the web sites of the companies whose software you are interested
in, refer to their user's manuals, or look at the help option within the software. A list
of various software packages that you can use with your Plextor drive can be found
in the Support/Compatibility section of www.plextor.com.

Precautions

Like the rest of your computer system, your PX-504A requires reasonable care in its
installation and use.
• Keep the area around your drive clean from dust, smoke, and other contaminants.
• Do not allow moisture or liquids, including water or cleaning fluids, to touch the
drive. Thinner, benzene, or alcohol-based solvents can mar your drive's surface.
• Do not drop or jolt the drive.
• Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing the cover may
expose you to harmful electrical voltages or the laser beam. For your safety,
entrust service to Plextor-authorized service personnel only.
Section 1. Getting Started
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