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Adaptec Easy CD Creator/DirectCD disc
IBM Option Diskette
Laser Safety Guide for CD-ROMs
Electrical safety booklet
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain
your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive warranty service. See
Appendix D, “Help and service information” on page 2-20 for technical support
information.
Software description
The Adaptec Easy CD Creator/DirectCD CD contains programs that work with
Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. You
can use the programs with your CD-RW drive to create audio and data CDs, to copy
CDs, and to make jewel case inserts or CD labels. This manual will give you basic
instructions on using the software so that you can get started creating CDs. Additional
information about the software and how to use it can be found in the online user’s
guide on the software disc.
The IBM Option Diskette contains device drivers for Windows 98, Windows 95,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 3.x, OS/2, and DOS that enable you to access the drive as
a CD-ROM drive in DOS mode. The diskette also includes an audio CD-player
program for DOS and a diagnostic program.
Note: The software included in this option kit does not enable the drive’s
CD-recording capabilities with DOS, Windows 3.x, or OS/2 operating systems.
Before you begin
Read the following information before you start your installation.
You must complete the following steps to install the drive:
1. Determine which IDE port to use and the corresponding configuration setting.
2. Place or change the configuration jumper on the drive (and possibly make
changes to the configuration jumpers of other devices).
3. Install the drive in a drive bay.
4. Configure the system.
5. Install a device driver.
If you do not understand these procedures or are unsure about your ability to perform
all the procedures described, have a qualified computer technician install the CD-RW
drive for you.
System requirements
Part 1: Installation and usage guide
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