CD Recording Software | Freecom Technologies FX-5 guide

FREECOM FX-5

ONLY FX-5 CD-RW AND FX-5 COMBO CD-RW / DVD VERSION

CHAPTER 3: The CD Recording Software

Installing the CD Recording Software

Afterinstallingthe driver software,yourFreecom FX-5isnowabletoreadCD-ROMs.

To record a blank CD, you must first install the writing software (for the mastering or the packet writing procedure). We recommend using the software which has been provided with your drive.

The installation guide for the software is supplied on the same CD as the software. After installing the recording software, the drive is fully operational.

Note: If you wish to use other software, please find out from the supplier whether his products support the Freecom FX-5 CD-RW / Combo CD-RW / DVD.

3.1 Installing the Toast Software for Mac

To install the "Toast" software application:

1.Insert the "Toast Installer CD" in your CD-ROM drive.

2.Double-click the "Toast" Installer.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions to install "Toast" on your hard disk.

5.(OS 9.x:) You will need to restart your Mac.

3.2 Special Instructions before Writing a CD

•Please note that writing CDs is principally a compact data transmission procedurewhichcanbedisruptedbyeventhesmallestmechanicaldisturbance.

•Never cleantheCD-R/CD-RWdrivewithacommerciallyavailableCDoraCD- ROM cleaning set. This can damage the drive.

•Recordable CDs (blanks) are more sensitive than commercially available CDs. Use only a solvent-free, non-abrasive marker when writing on a CD.

•Do not stick any conventional labels on the CD-Rs, since the adhesive can attack the media. Special labels for CD-R media are available in retail computer stores. Never removealabel from a CD-R media otherwise you will damage the protective layer and make the CD-R unusable.

•The drive recognizes the media as soon as it is placed into the drive. CD-R media is compatible with the vast majority of CD-ROM drives and CD audio players and work in most DVD-ROM drives.

Note: For optimal results use high quality CD-R(W)s like Freecom CD-R(W)s 80 min / 700 MB only.