Apricorn EZ Writer User Manual
Apricorn EZ Writer User Manual

Apricorn EZ Writer User Manual

Portable dvd/cd-rw drive

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  • Page 1 User Guide eader in ersonaL Torage...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Apricorn, Inc. 2008. 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 ..............System Requirements ........... EZ Writer Kit ..............Part Names and Functions ..........Front Panel of the Drive ........... Rear Panel of the Drive ..........Hardware Installation ............ Device Drivers and Drive Letters for Windows 2000/XP ..
  • Page 4: Introduction

    CD-RW and DVD disk, DVD-DL, DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW. As well as write to CD-R, CD-RW and DVD recordable media.*  EZ Writer can be easily connected to computer via USB port, and can even be disconnected and re-connected while the computer is running (Plug-n-Play).
  • Page 5: System Requirements

    USB port it is connected to. If the USB port supports USB 2.0, EZ Writer works at USB 2.0 speeds (up to 480Mbits/sec); if the USB port only supports USB 1.1, EZ Writer can only work at USB 1.1 speeds (up to 12Mbits/sec).
  • Page 6: Ez Writer Kit

    EZ Writer Kit EZ Writer Kit includes the following items: EZ Writer Unit USB cable AC Adapter User Guide Software for model #EZ-WTR-DVD-DL4-LS Nero 8 Essentials Software for model #EZ-WTR-DVD-C24 Nero 7 Essentials CyberLink Power DVD The Leader in Personal Storage...
  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Parts Names & Functions Your EZ Writer may differ slightly from the figure shown, however the controls will operate as described below. Front Panel of the Drive: 1. Disc Ready/Read LED: This LED is used to indicate the disc access status.
  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    Adapter to the AC power outlet. 4. Insert the port connector of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer and your EZ Writer drive is now ready for use. Port connector of the USB Cable USB Port of computer...
  • Page 9: Device Drivers And Drive Letters For Windows 2000/Xp

    (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, right click on ‘My Computer’ and click on ‘Manage’ then under ‘System Tools’...
  • Page 10 Device Drivers and Drive Letters for Windows 2000/XP 5. If the ‘Device Manager’ entries are correct and EZ Writer still does not appear in ‘My Computer’, you may need to reassign the ‘Drive Letter’. This is typically because you have mapped network drives and the EZ Writer has assigned the same ‘Drive Letter’...
  • 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)

    Copy files and folders to a CD (Windows) Note: If your are copying files to a DVD, you must use the DVD buring software provided. 1. Insert a blank, writable CD into the CD recorder. 2. Open My Computer. 3. Click the files or folders you want to copy to the CD. To select more than one file, hold down the CTRL key while you click the files you want.
  • Page 13: Drive Is Not Accessible" Error

    If you receive a “Drive Not Accessible” error when you try to access the EZ Writer in ‘My Computer’ or after trying to drag and drop files to you EZ Writer drive, you may need to enable CD Recording on this drive.
  • Page 14: Disconnecting

    4) Wait for few seconds until the system prompts ‘The hard disk storage device can now be safely removed from the system.” Click OK, and then unplug the EZ Writer. NOTE: To protect against unexpected data loss, Windows checks that all files on the drive are closed before allowing the USB device to be removed.
  • 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: What Is Lightscribe

    LightScribe software and LightScribe media. 1. Hardware You will see the LightScribe logo on the outside of your EZ Writer CD/DVD burner (depending on the model you have purchased) and your box will be clearly marked with the LightScribe direct disc labeling logo.
  • Page 18 Notes: The Leader in Personal Storage...
  • Page 19 Notes: www.apricorn.com...
  • Page 20 12191 Kirkham Road Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064 1-858-513-2000...

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