With this MPEG-2 software, you do not need to install an MPEG-2 adapter
in your computer to view DVD video files. The software CD contains an
MPEG-2 decoder and programs that work with Windows 98, Windows95
OSR2, Windows 2000, WindowsNT 4.0, and Windows Me. You can use the
software to play high-resolution DVD movies or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2
video and Dolby AC-3 audio on a multimedia computer.
vVOB InstantWrite Software CD
VOB InstantWrite makes it simple to use your DVD-RAM drive just like a
hard drive. With InstantWriteyou can simply drag and drop files, create
new directories, or save files from any application (such as word processing,
graphics and accounting) directly to your DVD-RAM drive.
Installation requirements
Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before
installing the drive:
vMinimum microprocessor: Intel®Pentium®I 133MHz
vMinimum RAM: 32 MB
vWindows 98, Windows95 OSR2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or
Windows Me operating system if you will be using the MPEG-2 software
CD
vAn available drive bay
vAn available IDE connection
v40 MB available hard disk space
vAudio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate
vOptional stereo speakers
Before you begin
Before you install the DVD-RAM drive, read the information in this section on
handling precautions and on using the drive controls and connectors.
Handling precautions
Use the following handling precautions to protect your drive.
vKeep the DVD-RAM drive in the antistatic bag until you are ready to install
the drive. Limit your movement when installing; movement can cause static
electricity buildup.
vHandle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
vDo not force insertion of the IDE or power cables. Doing so might damage
the connector or the drive.
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