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HP SureStore
CD-Writer Plus
User’s Guide
for your internal drive
Hewlett-Packard Company, 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland, CO 80537
C4392-90100
Copyright 1998. Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.
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ii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Installing CD-Writer Plus and Software What’s in the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Tools You’ll Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Dr
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iii Chapter 6: Making Music CDs Starting Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Making a Music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Modifying Your CD Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Playing Music CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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iv Appendix A: Technical Information Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 What Affects System Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Appendix B: Customer Support Before You Call HP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 HP Customer Support . . . . . . . . .
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v Product Certifications UL, cUL, TÜV, CE, C-Tick, meets or exceeds FCC Class B Requirements Laser: CDRH Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this device when connected due to the possibility of eye damage. Laser-Sicherheit In das Gerät ist ein Laser eingebaut. Nehmen Sie die Abdeckung nicht ab und versuchen Sie nicht, das Gerät zu reparieren, solange es angeschlossen ist. Es besteht die Gefahr einer Augenverletzung. CAUTION Use of controls or
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vi Federal Communications Commission R.F. Interference Statement WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferen
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vii FCC Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15, Class B Computer Peripherals: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operations. This applies to all product options. Hewlett-Packard Company Colorado Memory Systems Division 800 S. Taft Ave. Loveland, Colo
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viii Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus Drive DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY Hardware - 1 year Software - 90 days 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products whi
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ix HP Software License Agreement ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN THE SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF THE SOFTWARE IS BUNDLED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS License Grant. HP grants you a license to Use one copy of the Software. “Use”
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Chapter 1: Installing CD- Writer Plus and Software Chapter 1: Installing CD-Writer Plus and Software What’s in the Package Make sure you have the items shown below. (Keep the packaging in case you need to transport the CD-Writer Plus drive.) Blank Software Recordable Blank installation CDs CD ReWritable CD User’s Guide Disaster Recovery Storage Pack Audio Cable Data cable HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus drive Screws NOTE: You may not need the data cable and the audio cable depending
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1-2 Tools You’ll Need Tools You’ll Need Locate the following items, before you begin to install the drive: ■ A medium-size Phillips screwdriver ■ Your computer system’s manual (you may need to look up information about the location of your IDE connectors) Before You Begin Before you begin the installation you need to decide whether you will be installing the CD-Writer Plus in an empty drive bay, or whether you will be replacing an existing CD-ROM with the CD-Writer Plus drive. To install the
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Chapter 1: Installing CD- Writer Plus and Software Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-3 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay Follow the instructions in this section if you will be adding a CD-Writer Plus to your computer (not replacing a CD-ROM). Watching the Installation Video 1. Insert the CD labeled Software Disc 1 into your CD-ROM drive (not the CD-Writer Plus drive). The main menu appears: If the main menu does not appear automatically, click on the Start
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1-4 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 2. Watch the installation video (about 6 minutes). To do this, click on the Before You Install icon and then click on the Watch Installation Video icon. Before You Watch Installation Install icon Video icon If you would like to, explore some of the other information options that appear on the screen. Getting an Install Recommendation CD-Writer Plus’ installation program will analyze your computer and make a recommendation about connecting
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Chapter 1: Installing CD- Writer Plus and Software Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-5 Installing the Hardware CAUTION: The discharge of static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. You can avoid static discharge by touching a grounded metal object such as your computer’s case before and during installation of hardware inside your computer or by wearing a grounding strap connected to ground. 1A. After getting the Install Recommendation (see the previous section) you
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1-6 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 4A. Remove the cover plate from a larger half-height drive bay. Available half-height drive bay (approx. 6” x 1.75”/15cm x 4.5 cm) See your computer’s manual if you need help removing the drive bay cover. 5A. Look at the other drives that are installed in your computer to see if your computer’s case requires rails or mounting brackets to hold a drive in place. If it does, use an extra set of rails that came with your computer and attach t
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Chapter 1: Installing CD- Writer Plus and Software Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-7 6A. Write down the CD-Writer Plus’ serial number in the space below. The serial number is on the main label on the top of the drive. Serial number: Drive’s serial number 7A. Read the Install Recommendation you printed earlier (see page 1-4). The Install Recommendation tells you whether the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus should be set as Master or Slave for your computer. 8A. Find the pairs
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1-8 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 9A. Set the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus as advised in the Install Recommendation Printout for your computer (page 1-4). Slave Check the back of the new drive and make sure the jumper is on the center location (Slave). Don’t use Cable Select This is a jumper. You can pull it off and place it on another pair of pins to change the setting. or Master Check the back of the new drive and make sure the jumper is on the right- hand location (Mas
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Chapter 1: Installing CD- Writer Plus and Software Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-9 10A. Insert the drive into the selected drive bay. Be careful not to dislodge any cables inside your computer as you do this. 11A. Look at the Install Recommendation Printout (see page 1-4) again and find whether the data cable should be connected to the primary or secondary IDE controller on your computer. TIP (for Two Devices connected to the data cable): If the Install Recommendation
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1-10 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 12A. Locate the recommended 40-pin IDE controller (primary or secondary) on your computer’s motherboard. The IDE connectors are on the motherboard, which is the largest circuit board in your computer, taking up most of the bottom of a desktop computer or the side of a tower computer. IDE connectors are usually found in pairs and may look like any of the following: IDE connectors (Actual size) See your computer’s manual if you need help f
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Chapter 1: Installing CD- Writer Plus and Software Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-11 The IDE connectors may be hidden by some of the computer’s cables or may be behind a drive. Many computers have an IDE hard drive or CD-ROM that connects to the motherboard through an IDE controller. The data cables on these drives have the same width as the data cable included with your CD- Writer Plus. If your computer has an IDE hard drive or CD-ROM drive, you can follow the data ca
