User manual PLEXTOR PX-504UF

[. . . ] Model PX-504UF USB/FIREWIRE DVD+R/RW AND CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL JUNE 2003 Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in its content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or change. It may not be copied, photocopied, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without Plextor's prior permission. Manual copyright ©2003 Plextor Corp. [. . . ] Install the Windows patch according to the instructions provided with it. Install the PX-504UF drive as detailed on page 15. If You Have Windows 98SE and USB If you have a computer with Windows 98SE and are using the USB interface, you'll need to update Windows with the Plextor driver before you can install the PX-504UF. Install the Plextor drivers: · If you have a DVD Player, insert the Plextor disc and install from the button labeled "98SE USB Drivers. " · If you do not have the Plextor disc or do not have a DVD player, download the PX-504UF drivers from: http://www. plextor. com/english/support/drivers/drivers. html#usb 2. Install the PX-504UF drive as detailed on page 15. 18 Plextor PX-504UF Installation and Users Manual Section 2. Installing Your PX-504UF Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized After installation, make sure the drive is recognized by your computer. To check whether it is recognized: To see if the drive is recognized in Windows: 1. After the computer boots up, you should see the Windows icons displayed on the desktop. Open Windows Explorer or My Computer and ensure there is an icon for the PX-504UF. In Windows 98SE, or Me, once the system comes up click the Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, then double-click on System icon, then click on Device Manager tab. Click the + sign next to the CD-ROM heading and look at the PLEXTOR DVDR PX504A device entry underneath. -orIn Windows XP or 2000, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the + sign next to the DVD/CD-ROM drives heading and look at the PLEXTOR DVDR PX504A device entry underneath. If your USB or IEEE 1394 controller has a yellow diamond with an exclamation point (!), contact your PC or motherboard manufacturer for help, and to troubleshoot your controller for driver compatibility or conflicts. It may just be a matter of obtaining the latest driver, or a motherboard BIOS update, from the manufacturer. If the USB or IEEE 1394 controller is listed and does not have a yellow diamond with an exclamation point, but you do not see this drive listed as one of the devices, contact our Technical Support group at 1-800-886-3935, or email us at support@Plextor. com for help troubleshooting. Plextor PX-504UF Installation and Users Manual 19 Section 2. If the USB or IEEE 1394 controller is listed and does not have a yellow diamond with an exclamation point, but the Plextor drive is listed as a "USB" or "IEEE 1394 Storage device", select the "Storage device" and then select the "Remove" button. The system will do another hardware scan and should install the driver properly. Switching Between USB and IEEE 1394 Interfaces You can connect any or all of the interface cables (USB, IEEE 1394 4pin, and IEEE 1394 6-pin) and switch between them. Ensure the interface cable for the desired USB or IEEE 1394 interface is attached to the PX-504UF and to the computer. At the rear of the PX-504UF, set the interface switch to the desired interface. (That is, turn the PX-504UF's POWER switch off, then on again. ) 20 Plextor PX-504UF Installation and Users Manual Section 2. Installing Your PX-504UF If You're Using FireWire If you are using FireWire (IEEE 1394), remember these hints for better operation: · You can daisy-chain the PX-504UF with other FireWire devices. But in this case, do not connect or disconnect devices from the chain when the PX-504UF is operating. [. . . ] Complete the form, providing the Technical Support Ticket number and details of the drive failure. After completing the form, click the Submit button. IMPORTANT NOTE: The RMA form will NOT be processed without the Tech Support Ticket Number. 3. Plextor then returns the RMA form to you via e-mail, with the RMA number and shipping information included. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor drive securely in a box, and include the RMA form as a packing slip. [. . . ]