A M A C O M
E Z D V D + R W
The EZDVD+RW USB Drive Does Not Work on an Older Laptop Computer:
Some older laptops use a USB port called an “Open Host” that is not compliant with the latest USB specification. If your laptop has an “Open Host” USB port, your EZDVD+RW USB drive may not be assigned a drive letter when connected to the laptop. Try following the USB Guidelines. They are designed to help you avoid some of the problems caused by
Troubleshooting For Firewire®
The EZDVD+RW Icon Does Not Appear on a Mac® OS Desktop:
•If you did not reboot your computer after installing the EZDVD+RW drivers, do so now.
•Check all connections.
•Make sure the EZDVD+RW is receiving power. If you are using a 4 pin connector, make sure your power supply is connected and working. If you are using a 6 pin connector make sure the green power light is on.
•If the problem continues, there may be an extension conflict on your system. Please consult the Amacom® web site for additional troubleshooting information.
•Make sure the Amacom® drivers are installed. The Amacom® software CD shipped with your EZDVD+RW includes drivers required for the Firewire® cable. Restart after running the Amacom® drivers installer.
•If you are connected to a Firewire® repeater/hub, ensure it is connected correctly and has power.
•Try connecting the EZDVD+RW Firewire® cable directly to one of the Firewire® connections on your computer, rather than a Firewire® device.
It may be because there are other
•Disconnect other Firewire® devices from the computer.
•Connect the AC adapter to the other device(s).
NOTE: To prevent data loss, do not plug in additional Firewire® devices while any Firewire® device is in use.
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