Installing the Software

To use the drive as a CD-Rom Reader.

Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000 or Macintosh systems should detected the drive at start up and the appropriate ATAPI drivers be installed automatically.

If you wish to use the drive with MS-DOS you will require the MSCDEX extension (available from Microsoft) and Sony’s ATAPI device driver (available from http://www.sony.com.au/support/itp).

To use the drive as a CD Writer.

CD Authouring software will be required. There are many varities, all have different features. Please be sure that the version of software you are using is compatible with the CRX-160E. This can be checked on the software manufacturers web site, or for a list of compatible software refer to Sony Australia’s web site:

http://www.sony.com.au/support/itp

Using Discs

Storing Discs

•Do not store the disc in a location subject to: –high humidity

–high temperature –excessive dust –direct sunlight

Care of Discs

• Hold the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

•Do not wipe a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc with a cleaner before recording data. To avoid scratching the recording surface, blow away dust using an air blower.

•Data cannot be recorded if the recording surface is contaminated.

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Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer

Using Discs

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