Installing And Using Software; Install Device Drivers - Plextor PX-W8432Ti 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 two software types:
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). The device driver is
installed automatically by the operating system as long as the IDE interface is
enabled in your system's motherboard BIOS.
Application software: Software programs for specific tasks, such as mastering
CDs, backing up your hard disk or files, capturing audio, duplicating CDs, and
more. Some of these applications are supplied with your PlexWriter if purchased
as a kit from Plextor, while others are available from other vendors.
If you have any problems at all, our technical support staff will help you.

Install Device Drivers

Your PlexWriter acts as a "CD-ROM Drive" for purposes of installation and setup.
In some cases, you will need to install additional software to make use of all of the
features of the PlexWriter.
Using the PlexWriter on a PC:
As CD-ROM: The computer's operating system, whether it is Windows 95,
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Windows 98, or Windows NT, supplies a generic CD-ROM device driver that
allows the PlexWriter to function as a standard CD-ROM drive. You don't need
to install anything else.
As a CD-R or CD-RW device: In order to write to CD-R or CD-RW media,
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you will need additional software. 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 the jumper is set properly, and the
PlexWriter is recognized by your system.
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