
Copyright 1999. Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft and Win
xiv“Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Jun 1987)(or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applica
Recovering Your Data 10-7Chapter 10: HP Disaster RecoveryThe recovery process will take some time to complete, depending upon the amount of data you
10-8 Recovering Your DataIn order to recover all of your information, HP Disaster Recovery must have at least as much hard disk space as existed befor
Recovering Your Data 10-9Chapter 10: HP Disaster RecoveryWhen Setup has finished copying files to your hard disk, you will be prompted to remove any
10-10 Recovering Your Data Busy Files—If any files were inaccessible at the time you created your Disaster Recovery Set, or at the time of the recove
A-1Appendix A: Technical SpecificationsAppendix A:Technical SpecificationsMinimum System RequirementsYour computer should meet or exceed these requir
A-2 What Affects System PerformanceIf your driver installation diskette is lost or damaged:To create a driver installation diskette, insert “Software
What Affects System Performance A-3Appendix A: Technical SpecificationsSPP mode allows the CD-Writer Plus drive to run at up to a 2x read speed and u
A-4 Product SpecificationsProduct SpecificationsISO 9660 Disc Data Capacity (74 Minute CD)*1 MB is defined as 106 bytesUDF 1.5 Disc Data Capacity (74
Product Specifications A-5Appendix A: Technical SpecificationsDiscs supported120 mm and 80 mm CD-R (write-once) media 120 mm CD-RW (ReWritable) media
B-1Appendix B: Customer SupportAppendix B:Customer SupportBefore You Call HPIf your own troubleshooting efforts fail, contact Customer Support. Make
1-1Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing SoftwareChapter 1:Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing SoftwareWhat’s in Your PackageMake
B-2 Before You Call HPWhere to Find This InformationCD-Writer Plus drive modelThe CD-Writer Plus drive model number appears on the front of the CD-Wri
Before You Call HP B-3Appendix B: Customer SupportOperating system and amount of RAM installedIn Windows 95 or Windows 98, from the Start menu on the
B-4 HP Customer SupportHP Customer SupportIf you need help with your CD-Writer Plus drive, your local reseller has the latest information regarding HP
HP Customer Support B-5Appendix B: Customer SupportAsia/PacificAustralia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (03) 9272 2627
B-6 Returning a DriveNorway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 11 62 99Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index-1IndexIndexAaccess time 3-5, A-2, A-3, A-4adding graphics to inserts 7-6application softwareinstalling 1-8–1-12uninstalling 1-12arranging track
Index-2sharing with standard CD-ROM 4-2using 4-1CDscannot find CD 3-6capacity A-4cleaning 2-4copy prevention feature 3-3importing into Simple Trax 9-1
Index-3Indexto CD in Simple Trax 9-2copying from CD to CD 3-3copyright notice 6-2, 8-1creating audio CDs 6-5CTRL-ALT-DEL 2-3, 3-6Customer Support, con
Index-4files not recovered 10-9firmware version B-2fitting tracks on a page 7-8formatting DirectCD discs 5-3Ggetting started 10-1HHandling CDs 2-3hard
Index-5IndexNnetworks 3-4OOLE objects 7-6opening CD layouts 6-9opening tray 2-1operating systemcompatible A-1identifying version B-3Ppackage contents
1-2 Connecting CD-WriterConnecting CD-WriterCAUTION: The CD-Writer Plus drive contains sensitive, high-precision optical equipment. Dropping or shakin
Index-6ruler option 7-3Ssaving CD layout 6-9schedulingchanging a schedule 9-9in Simple Trax 9-3verifying a schedule 9-9searching in Simple Trax 9-11se
Index-7Indexvideo distortion 3-4, ??–3-4writing to CD 3-4types of CDs that can be copied 8-1Uuninstalling 1-12Vvibration specifications A-6video card
ENGLISH 7500e/7510e EXTERNAL USER’S GUIDE
Connecting CD-Writer 1-3Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing Software3. Connect the power supply to the power connector on the back of
1-4 Connecting CD-Writer4. Locate the parallel port (printer port) connector on your computer. If you are having trouble finding the parallel port con
Connecting CD-Writer 1-5Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing Software5. If you have a printer cable attached to the computer’s paralle
1-6 Connecting CD-Writer6. Attach the CD-Writer Plus drive’s data cable to your computer’s 25-pin parallel port connector and hand tighten the retain
Connecting CD-Writer 1-7Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing Software7. Connecting the audio cable is OPTIONAL. If you do not wish to
1-8 If You Have ProblemsIf You Have ProblemsAfter connecting your CD-Writer Plus drive and turning on your computer, the computer should start (boot)
If You Have Problems 1-9Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing SoftwareIf the main menu does not appear automatically, click on the Star
viProduct CertificationsUL, cUL, TÜV, NOM-NYCE, CE, C-Tick, meets or exceeds FCC Class B requirementsLaser: CDRH on internal laser product Laser Safet
1-10 If You Have Problems Disconnect all the cables, look for and straighten any pins, and then reconnect the cables. Sometimes just reconnecting a c
If You Have Problems 1-11Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing Software After inserting a CD, you need to wait a moment to let the CD-
1-12 Uninstalling the Software Programs Make sure the CD-Writer Plus drive’s cables are connected properly. See “Check for a conflict with the paral
Moving CD-Writer Plus to Another Computer 1-13Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing SoftwareMoving CD-Writer Plus to Another ComputerCA
1-14 Moving CD-Writer Plus to Another Computer3. Disconnect the CD-Writer Plus data cable and audio cable (if any) from the back of the computer.4. Di
Moving CD-Writer Plus to Another Computer 1-15Chapter 1: Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing SoftwareEach additional time, after connecting all
2-1Chapter 2: Using Your CD-Writer PlusChapter 2:Using Your CD-Writer PlusThis chapter describes how to use, purchase, and care for CDs; how to take
2-2 Using CDs3. Press the eject button again or push gently on the front of the tray to shut the tray.When you access the CD-Writer Plus drive from wi
Using CDs 2-3Chapter 2: Using Your CD-Writer Plus E-mail storageFor information on sharing CD-RW discs with others, see “Using CD-RW Discs” on page
2-4 Maintenancewhile writing to CD, you may be able to salvage your CD, but ONLY if you: 1. LEAVE YOUR CD IN THE DRIVE, DO NOT OPEN THE CD TRAY2. Turn
viiVARO! NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.LaserType: Semiconductor laser GaAlAsWave length: 778~787 nm (at 25°C)
3-1Chapter 3: Problem SolvingChapter 3:Problem SolvingRead this section if you run into trouble with your CD-Writer Plus drive. If after reviewing th
3-2 Common Symptoms and Solutions If your computer has a power-management feature, disable it (see the manual that came with your computer). If your
Common Symptoms and Solutions 3-3Chapter 3: Problem Solving Known Compatibility Problems (see page 3-7) Finding the CD-Writer Plus driver files. (s
3-4 Common Symptoms and SolutionsVideo is choppyThis can be caused by the same situations that cause buffer underruns. This can also happen if your vi
Common Symptoms and Solutions 3-5Chapter 3: Problem Solvingprograms improve access times to the hard drive, which will help improve system performanc
3-6 Common Symptoms and SolutionsApplications cannot find your CD in the CD-Writer Plus driveSome programs (CD-ROM games, etc.) look only for the firs
Common Symptoms and Solutions 3-7Chapter 3: Problem SolvingHard Drive Compression SoftwareWe do not recommend using hard drive compression software.
3-8 Common Symptoms and SolutionsEasy-CD Audio or CD Copier software, it will cause data corruption. Turn off the printer status monitor software to p
4-1Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDsChapter 4:Sharing Your CDsHow you write your data to CD and the type of CDs that you use will determine who else can re
4-2 Sharing CDs across Different FormatsCan I share a CD-RW disc?Yes. You can share a CD-RW disc directly with someone owning another CD-RW drive or w
viiiFederal Communications Commission R.F. Interference StatementWARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla
Sharing CDs across Different Formats 4-3Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDs5. When you eject the disc, DirectCD prompts you to either leave the disc as it is
4-4 Sharing CDs across Different Formats Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0. Your CD-R organized to be read in most standard CD-ROMs is now r
Sharing CDs across Different Formats 4-5Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDsInterchange SummaryThe following table is a brief summary of which CD drives can r
5-1Chapter 5: Making Data CDsChapter 5:Making Data CDsYou can make data CDs with DirectCD™ and with EasyCDCreator™. You can copy data to both CD-Reco
5-2 Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer Transfer a large number of files from the computer you use at work to the computer you use at homeNOT
Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer 5-3Chapter 5: Making Data CDsNOTE: If no screen appears after about 15seconds, the disc may not be blank,
5-4 Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own ComputerWriting Data to a DirectCD DiscOnce your CD is formatted as a DirectCD disc, you can write data to it i
Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer 5-5Chapter 5: Making Data CDsWriting More Data to a DirectCD DiscIf you previously formatted a blank disc
5-6 Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of ComputersFixing an Unreadable DiscIf no window appears on the screen after about 15seconds when you i
Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of Computers 5-7Chapter 5: Making Data CDsNOTE: If the screen does not appear after about 15seconds, you ma
ixwhich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followi
5-8 Getting HelpGetting HelpFor setup and connection problems with your CD-Writer Plus, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user’s guide.For i
6-1Chapter 6: Making Music CDsChapter 6:Making Music CDsA music CD is a compact disc (CD) containing digital audio tracks recorded in the Compact Dis
6-2 Making a Music CD3. Select the third option: Click here to create an audio CD that will be playable in any CD player. The Adaptec EasyCDCreator Wi
Making a Music CD 6-3Chapter 6: Making Music CDsUsing the WizardThe easiest way to make a music CD is to use the EasyCDCreator Wizard, which appears
6-4 Making a Music CD2. Select New CD Layout from the File menu or open an existing CD layout. 3. Click the Audio CD Layout tab:The top part of the wi
Making a Music CD 6-5Chapter 6: Making Music CDs7. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 for each existing music CD from which you want to record songs. 8. Select
6-6 Making a Music CD6. Select Create CD from the File menu when you have finished adding all of the songs you want to record to your CD layout. The C
Making a Music CD 6-7Chapter 6: Making Music CDs6. Type in a file name for the Wave file and choose a different location on your hard drive if you do
6-8 Modifying Your CD LayoutModifying Your CD LayoutThe following sections describe how to make changes to your CD layout.Changing the Order of Your S
Playing Music CDs 6-9Chapter 6: Making Music CDsSaving a CD LayoutYou can create a CD layout, save it, then use it to record a CD later. To save a CD
xTechnology Equipment (VCCI). Although aimed for residential area operation, radio interference may be caused when used near a radio or TV receiver.Re
6-10 Getting HelpGetting HelpFor setup and connection problems with your CD-Writer Plus, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the user’s guide.For
7-1Chapter 7: Making Inserts and LabelsChapter 7:Making Inserts and LabelsA jewel case insert is a cover you can print and insert in the CD’s jewel c
7-2 How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a LabelHow to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a LabelWhen you make a music CD, EasyCDCreator uses the CD layout inf
How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a Label 7-3Chapter 7: Making Inserts and LabelsZoomingTo view a section of an insert page or label in greater deta
7-4 How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a LabelUsing GridsGrids help you to more precisely position objects with respect to other objects on the insert
How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a Label 7-5Chapter 7: Making Inserts and LabelsAdding TextYou can add as much text as you like to the jewel case i
7-6 How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a LabelEditing Text ObjectsTo change the attributes of any text object, follow these steps:1. Double-click the
How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a Label 7-7Chapter 7: Making Inserts and LabelsIf you select Microsoft Clipart Gallery, you will see a window with
7-8 How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a LabelDisplaying Track Numbers and Duration TimesEasyCDCreator includes the track number and duration time for
Getting Help 7-9Chapter 7: Making Inserts and LabelsGetting HelpFor setup and connection problems with your CD-Writer Plus, refer to the Troubleshoot
xiHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementHP SureStore CD-Writer Plus DriveDURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY Hardware - 1 year Software -
8-1Chapter 8: Copying CDsChapter 8:Copying CDsCDCopier is a convenient tool for making copies of your CDs. The most common reason for making a copy o
8-2 Starting CDCopierStarting CDCopierFollow these steps to start CDCopier:1. Start up your computer.2. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CD-Wr
Making a Copy of a CD 8-3Chapter 8: Copying CDs3. Select Click here to create a duplicate of an existing audio CD or data CD. The CDCopier Source and
8-4 Making a Copy of a CD Test & Copy—Select this option to perform a test in which the files to be recorded are passed to the CD recorder. Recor
Getting Help 8-5Chapter 8: Copying CDsGetting HelpFor setup and connection problems with your CD-Writer Plus, refer to the Troubleshooting section of
9-1Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple TraxChapter 9:Find Files Fast with HP Simple TraxIf you're looking for the easiest way to save, man
9-2 Copying Files to CDCopying Files to CDYou can copy files to CD several ways with Simple Trax. You can copy them to CD from Windows Explorer or you
Automatically Copying Files to CD 9-3Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple TraxORClick on the folders and/or file(s) you want to copy with the le
9-4 Automatically Copying Files to CDPreparing a CD for Automatic OperationsFor a Simple Trax session to run unattended you will need to have a CD tha
Automatically Copying Files to CD 9-5Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple Trax5. Simple Trax will then prompt you to type a name to identify the
xiiHEWLETT-PACKARD YEAR 2000 WARRANTYFOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH RESELLERSSubject to all of the terms and limitations of the HP Limited
9-6 Automatically Copying Files to CDYour computer must be left on for the operation to run.Using the Control Panel to Set up a ScheduleThe HP Simple
Automatically Copying Files to CD 9-7Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple Traxcopy to CD on a regular basis. Click on the box next to the approp
9-8 Automatically Copying Files to CDAdding Custom File TypesYou can create custom file types. For example, if you work with text documents (.html) a
To Verify Your Schedule Settings 9-9Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple Trax3. Click on the plus-sign button in the Selection window. The Custo
9-10 Browsing Your Simple Trax CDs3. To change a schedule Click the box next to the day you want to a scheduled operation to run, then adjust the time
Finding Files On Your CD 9-11Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple Trax3. Point to a filename in the index. If it is a graphic file, you will see
9-12 Finding Files On Your CD2. From the Tools menu, point to Find, then click on In HP Simple Trax. The Find Files screen appears: 3. In the Filename
Finding Files On Your CD 9-13Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple TraxIn the example shown in the Find Files illustration, Simple Trax will find
9-14 Finding Files On Your CDNarrowing Your SearchWhen you are finished entering search criteria the results appear in the Refine Results screen:You m
Copying Files and Folders Back to Your Hard Drive 9-15Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple TraxCopying Files and Folders Back to Your Hard Drive
xiiiHP Software License AgreementATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICA
9-16 Retrieving an Earlier Version of a File4. Click Retrieve from the popup menu. The Retrieve screen appears:5. Set the retrieve options:Ask before
Importing CDs into HP Simple Trax 9-17Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple TraxTo retrieve an earlier version of a file:1. Run Windows Explorer
9-18 Importing CDs into HP Simple TraxThere are several cases in which you may want to import a CD: To start tracking files that you have previously
Event Logs 9-19Chapter 9: Find Files Fast with HP Simple TraxEvent LogsAn event log is automatically created every time a Simple Trax operation runs—
10-1Chapter 10: HP Disaster RecoveryChapter 10:HP Disaster RecoveryHP Disaster Recovery is an application that will help you to recover your data and
10-2 Getting StartedWhat you will needTo create the Disaster Recovery Set, you will need the following items:For Windows 95 and Windows 98 One or mor
Getting Started 10-3Chapter 10: HP Disaster RecoveryPartitioning Your Drive(s)In the event that you must perform a recovery, HP Disaster Recovery wil
10-4 Recovering Your DataWARNING: Be sure to discontinue testing the DR Set when instructed to do so. By proceeding with the recovery process, you wou
Recovering Your Data 10-5Chapter 10: HP Disaster Recoverythe steps outlined in your Microsoft Windows User’s Manual before attempting the following p
10-6 Recovering Your DataNOTE: If your Disaster Recovery Set consists of more than one CD, you will be prompted to insert each of the CDs in the order
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