Apricorn EZ Writer II User Manual
Apricorn EZ Writer II User Manual

Apricorn EZ Writer II User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Apricorn, Inc. 2010. All rights reserved. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners. Distribution of substantively modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction & Package Contents ........System Requirements ........... Connecting EZ Writer ............ Part Names and Functions ..........Front Panel of the Drive ........... Installing Software CD ..........Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 ....Copy files and folders to a CD (Windows) ....... 12 “Drive is not Accessible”...
  • Page 4: Introduction & Package Contents

    This user’s manual is intended to describe how to install EZ Writer on the computer. To use the recording & playing software, please refer to the “On-Line Help” provided by the software publishers. Package Contents EZ Writer II with integrated USB cable Auxiliary USB Y-cable (for additional power if needed) Software CD: •...
  • Page 5: System Requirements

     When connecting the external drive to a USB 1.1 port, the Data Transfer Rate is too slow to guarantee smooth playback of the DVD video title. Apricorn only recommends connecting to a USB 2.0 port to ensure smooth playback of DVD video titles.
  • Page 6: Connecting Ez Writer

    Connecting the EZ Writer II With its integrated USB cable, the EZ Writer II simply connects to your computer’s USB port. No AC Adapter is required. Connecting the EZ Writer II using the Auxiliary USB Y-cable In the rare case that your EZ Writer requires additional power you will need...
  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    This procedure is only to be used in the case of an emergency and is not meant for normal operation. NOTE: The EZ Writer is designed to operate only in the horizontal position. Operating the drive in any abnormal position is not recommended. www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 8: Installing Software Cd

    Installing the Software CD EZ Writer II comes with two software downloads: • BurnAware CD/DVD Burning Software • VLC Media Player Please note that the included software is compatible with PC only. The included software is not necessary with Mac systems. The...
  • Page 9: Device Drivers For Windows 2000/Xp/Vista/7

    Tools’ you will click on ‘Device Manager’ and check whether the devices are installed as indicated below. Installed Device Drivers Location USB Mass Storage Device Installed under ’Universal Serial Bus Controllers’. Slimtype DVDRW Installed under ’DVD/CD-ROM drives’ (the drive listed in the figure may differ from your EZ Writer drive). www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 10 Step 8 7. On the lower half of the window scroll down to see the CD-ROM Drives listed in numerical order. You are looking for a CD-ROM with DVD and a duplicate drive letter or no drive letter at all. www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 11 Click on the OK button to assign the new ‘Drive Letter’ and close all the windows. 10. Go to ‘My Computer’ to verify that EZ Writer appears. 11. You are now ready to start copying files and folders to the EZ Writer DVD. www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 12: Copy Files And Folders To A Cd (Windows)

    CDs or DVDs. If you would like more detailed instructions on burning a disc with your specific operating system, please refer to the links below. Windows 7 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/videos/burn-a-cd Windows Vista/XP http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Burn-a-CD-or-DVD http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Burn-a-CD-or-DVD- in-Windows-Media-Center Mac OS X http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1328 www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 13: Drive Is Not Accessible" Error

    3. Click on the Recording tab and check the enable recording on this drive check box. 4. Click apply and OK to close the dialog box. Now you should be able to drag and drop files to this drive. www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 14: Disconnecting

    USB device to be removed. If you receive an error message that says “The device cannot be stopped right now. Try stopping the device again later.” Close all Windows and Programs that are using files from the drive, then repeat the procedure. www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 15: Contacting Technical Support

    5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time from Monday through Friday. RMA Policy An RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) tracking number must be issued by Apricorn. If you need to return or replace your EZ Writer, Apricorn requires that you perform the following steps: 1. Find your original receipt.
  • Page 16: Warranty Conditions

    NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- POSE, HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF APRICORN OR BY OPERATION OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS INSTAL- LATION, USE, OPERATION, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR.
  • Page 17 Notes: www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 18 12191 Kirkham Road Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064 1-858-513-2000...

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