Creating CDs (Using the Provided Software)

You can use the programs on the software disc accompanying the drive to write data to CD-R/RW discs or create music CDs. For details about the installation procedures, various functions and operation procedures, refer to the software manuals1).

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Windows XP and Mac OS X computers have built-in CD writing functions that you can use instead of the provided writing software. For details, refer to your operating system Help.

Watching DVDs (Using the Provided Software)

You can use the programs on the software disc accompanying the drive to watch DVD-Video discs. For details about the installation procedures, various functions and operation procedures, refer to the software manuals1).

USB 1.1 connectors

When you connect the drive to a USB 1.1-compliant connector, video and audio may be choppy during playback. This occurs because playback is limited by the lower data transfer rate of USB 1.1, it is not a malfunction of the drive. If you connect the drive to a USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) connector, you are certain to experience smoother playback of DVDs.

1)Software manuals: refers to the “Software Quick Start Guide”, as well as the user’s guide and Help for each program on the software disc.

Operation Basic

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