Installing the Writing Software | Freecom Technologies FX-50

FREECOM FX-50

CHAPTER 3: Installing the Writing Software

After installing the USB drivers, your Freecom FX-50 DVD Recorder is now able to read CD or DVD-ROMs. To record a blank DVD or CD, you must first install the writing software. We recommend using the software which has been provided with your drive.

Toinstalltherecordingsoftware,inserttheFXManualandInstallationCD,select the INSTALL SOFTWARE option and in the next menu select ROXIO EASY CD CREATOR.

Note: If you wish to use other software, please find out from the supplier whether his products support the Freecom FX-50 DVD Recorder.

3.1 Installation of Recording software for MacOS

To record CDs or DVDs, the included Roxio Toast software should be installed. The Toast installer is on the FX-50 Manual and Installation CD.

InsertandopenthisCD.Select theROXIOTOASToptionanddoubbleclickonthe installer icon and follow the instructions on screen.

3.2 Special Instructions before Writing a CD or DVD

•You should realize that writing optical disks is principally a compact data transmission procedure which can be disrupted by even the smallest me- chanical disturbance.

•Never clean the FX-50 drive with a commercially available CD, DVD or a CD- ROM cleaning set. This can damage the drive.

•RecordableCDs/DVDs(blanks)aremoresensitivethancommerciallyavailable CD or DVDs. Use only a solvent-free, non-abrasive marker when writing on a CD.

•Do not stick any conventional labels on the DVD- or CD-Recordables , since the adhesive can attack the medium. Special labels for CD-/DVD-R media are available in retail computer stores. Never remove a label from a CD-/DVD-R media otherwise you will damage the protective layer and make the Disk unusable.

•The drive recognizes the medium as soon as it is placed into the drive. CD-R media are compatible with the vast majority of CD-ROM drives and CD audio players and work in most DVD-ROM drives. DVDs created on this DVD Recorder can be viewed on nearly all DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.

Recommendation: For optimal results, use Freecom blank CD's, available via your local reseller or at www.freecom.com.