PlexWriter 40/12/40U Installation and Users Manual
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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:
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Device driver: This is a software program that allows your computer to interact
with the PlexWriter drive. Drivers are included in Windows XP, 2000, and Me
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 USB
interface is enabled in your system’s motherboard BIOS. So you probably don’t
have to do anything special if you have Windows XP, 2000, or Me.
If you have Windows 98SE, drivers are on the Plextor Setup CD-ROM disc. If
you don’t have this disc, you can download the USB drivers for Windows 98SE
from the Plextor web site. Go to http://www.plextor.com and follow the links
from the home page to Support\Downloads\Drivers.
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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. If you purchased your PlexWriter from Plextor, you’ll find these
applications in the SimpliCD and Easy CD Creator software. Other applications
are available from other vendors.
If you have any problems at all, our technical support staff will help you.
Install Device Drivers (Windows 98SE Only)
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.
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Using the PlexWriter on a PC:
As CD-ROM: The computer’s operating system, whether it is Windows XP,
Windows 2000, or Windows Me, supplies a generic USB device driver that
allows the PlexWriter to function as a standard CD-ROM drive. You don’t
need to install anything else.
If you have Windows 98SE, you need to install a special USB driver. You’ll
find this driver on the Plextor Setup Disc, or you can get it from the Plextor
web site at http://www.plextor.com. (Follow the links from the home page to
Support\Downloads\Drivers.)
As a CD-R or CD-RW device: In order to write to CD-R or CD-RW media,
you will need additional software such as SimpliCD or Easy CD Creator. If
you purchased a kit from Plextor, this software is supplied.
