Installing And Using Software; Install Device Drivers - Plextor PX-W1610TA 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: This is a software program that allows your computer to interact
with the PlexWriter drive. Drivers are included in Windows 95, 98, ME, NT and
2000 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: These are 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

In Windows, 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:
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As CD-ROM: The computer's operating system, whether it is Windows 95,
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT or Windows 2000, 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.
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As a CD-R or CD-RW device: In order to write to CD-R or CD-RW media,
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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