User manual HP CD-WRITER 8100

HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus User's Guide for your internal drive Hewlett-Packard Company, 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 C4392-90100 Copyright 1998. Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved. Hewlett-Packard is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a U.S. registered trademark of Intel Corp. Names of products mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective company. Printed in USA. ii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Installing CD-Writer Plus and Software What's in the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Tools You'll Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus . . . . . . 1-20 Installing Software: Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0. 1-34 Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34 If You Have Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35 Chapter 2: Using Your CD-Writer Plus Using CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Identifying CD-Writer Plus's Drive Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Chapter 3: Problem Solving Things to Try First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Common Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Solutions to Some Common Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDs Varying Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Sharing CDs across Different Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Chapter 5: Making Data CDs Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of Computers . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 iii Chapter 6: Making Music CDs Starting Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Making a Music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Modifying Your CD Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Playing Music CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Chapter 7: Making Inserts and Labels How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Chapter 8: Copying CDs What Types of CDs Can I Copy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting CD Copier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making a Copy of a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-5 Chapter 9: HP Simple Trax Welcome to HP Simple Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Protecting Files and Folders Immediately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Creating a Protection List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Scheduling a Protection Session to Run Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Retrieving Protected Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Searching the HP Simple Trax Information Vault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Reconstructing the HP Simple Trax Information Vault . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Importing CDs into HP Simple Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 HP Simple Trax Control Panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Chapter 10: HP Disaster Recovery Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Testing your Disaster Recovery Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovering Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP Disaster Recovery Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 10-3 10-4 10-8 iv Appendix A: Technical Information Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 What Affects System Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Appendix B: Customer Support Before You Call HP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 HP Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 Returning a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8 v Product Certifications UL, cUL, TÜV, CE, C-Tick, meets or exceeds FCC Class B Requirements Laser: CDRH Laser Safety This unit employs a laser. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this device when connected due to the possibility of eye damage. Laser-Sicherheit In das Gerät ist ein Laser eingebaut. Nehmen Sie die Abdeckung nicht ab und versuchen Sie nicht, das Gerät zu reparieren, solange es angeschlossen ist. Es besteht die Gefahr einer Augenverletzung. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. WARNUNG Die Vornahme von Regelungen oder Einstellungen oder die Durchführung von Verfahren, die nicht in diesem Dokument angegeben sind, kann eine gefährliche Einwirkung von Laserstrahlung zur Folge haben. Class 1 Laser Product Klass 1 Laserapparat Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klasse 1 Laser-Produkt DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. DANGER: RADIATIONS INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUT EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU. VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDS/ETTELSE FOR STRÅLING. ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN. VARNING: OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. VARO! NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN. Laser Type: Semiconductor laser GaAlAs Wave length: 778~787 nm (at 25°C) Output power: 2.5 mW (read), 35 mW (write) Beam divergence: 60 degrees Notice Europe: This drive shall be installed only with an EN60950 (IEC950) approved power supply. USA/Canada: This drive is for use only with IBM compatible UL listed personal computers, weighing less than 18 kg. vi Federal Communications Commission R.F. Interference Statement WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: s s s s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by HewlettPackard could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC rules. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Colorado Memory Systems Division 800 S. Taft Ave. Loveland, Colorado 80537 HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus 8100i C4392-56000, C4400-56000 All EN60950 A3:1995 EN60825-1:1994 Safety: CISPR 22:1993/EN 55022:1994 Class B EN 50082-1:1992 IEC 801-2:1991 - 4kV CD, 8kV AD IEC 801-3:1984 - 3V/m IEC 801-4:1988 1kV Power Lines 0.5kV Signal Lines ENV 50140:1993 - 3V/m FCC Part 15 Class B AS/NZS 3548: 1995 IEC 555-2 Manufacturer's Address: declares that the product: Product Name: Product Number: Product Options: conforms to the following Product Specifications: EMC: Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the "CE" mark accordingly. July 01, 1998 Nicholas Balogh, Manufacturing Manager European contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strae 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: +49-7031-143143). vii FCC Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15, Class B Computer Peripherals: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operations. This applies to all product options. Hewlett-Packard Company Colorado Memory Systems Division 800 S. Taft Ave. Loveland, Colorado 80537 USA Telephone 970-635-1500 July 1, 1998 Nicholas Balogh, Manufacturing Manager Canadian Standards Association Information Statement INSTRUCTION TO USER: WARNING: This component is only considered to be approved when installed in CSA certified equipment evaluated to the standards C22.2 No. 220-M1986 or C22.2 No. 950-M89. The operator accessibility into the end use enclosure is defined with strict accordance in the operator's manual for the installation of components into the equipment. BAPT Statement Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en): s Wohngegenden s Gewerbegebiete s Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.) Korean RRL Statement Copyright notice for Denmark: VIGTIGT! Copyright ved brug af CD-Writer 8100i/e enheder solgt i Danmark I henhold til gældende dansk lov om ophavsret er det forbudt at foretage digital kopiering af et digitalt værk. CD-RW brænderen må derfor IKKE anvendes til at kopiere en musik-CD. CD-RW brænderen må desuden kun benyttes til at kopiere et digitalt EDB-program, når en sådan kopiering tjener til at fremstille et sikkerhedseksemplar af programmet eller hvor kopiering er nødvendig, for at programmet kan anvendes efter dets formål. Hvis De selv har ophavsretten til værket, har De også retten til at foretage digital kopiering med CD-RW brænderen. viii Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus Drive DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY Hardware - 1 year Software - 90 days 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new. 2. HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects. 3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product. 4. HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use. 5. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance. 6. HP MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. 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They are delivered and licensed as "commercial computer software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May 1991) or DFARS 252.227-7014 (Jun 1995), as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a), or as "Restricted computer software" as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Jun 1987)(or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applicable. You have only those rights provided for such Software and any accompanying documentation by the applicable FAR or DFARS clause or the HP standard software agreement for the product involved. Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software Chapter 1: Installing CD-Writer Plus and Software What's in the Package Make sure you have the items shown below. (Keep the packaging in case you need to transport the CD-Writer Plus drive.) Blank Recordable CD User's Guide Disaster Recovery Storage Pack Blank ReWritable CD Software installation CDs Audio Cable Data cable HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus drive Screws NOTE: You may not need the data cable and the audio cable depending on your computer's configuration. 1-1 1-2 Tools You'll Need Tools You'll Need Locate the following items, before you begin to install the drive: s A medium-size Phillips screwdriver s Your computer system's manual (you may need to look up information about the location of your IDE connectors) Before You Begin Before you begin the installation you need to decide whether you will be installing the CD-Writer Plus in an empty drive bay, or whether you will be replacing an existing CD-ROM with the CD-Writer Plus drive. To install the CD-Writer Plus: s s In an empty drive bay, see page 1-3. As a replacement for an existing CD-ROM, see page 1-20. NOTE: In the Toshiba Infinita and IBM Aptiva computers, install the CDWriter Plus in an empty drive bay, and not as a replacement for an existing CDROM drive. Because of the fit between the CD-Writer Plus and these computers it may not be possible to replace the CD-ROM drive with the CD-Writer Plus drive. Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-3 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay Follow the instructions in this section if you will be adding a CD-Writer Plus to your computer (not replacing a CD-ROM). Watching the Installation Video 1. Insert the CD labeled Software Disc 1 into your CD-ROM drive (not the CD-Writer Plus drive). The main menu appears: If the main menu does not appear automatically, click on the Start button on the task bar, select Run, type D:\SETUP (where D: is your CD drive's letter), then click on OK. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see page A-1. 1-4 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 2. Watch the installation video (about 6 minutes). To do this, click on the Before You Install icon and then click on the Watch Installation Video icon. Before You Install icon Watch Installation Video icon If you would like to, explore some of the other information options that appear on the screen. Getting an Install Recommendation CD-Writer Plus' installation program will analyze your computer and make a recommendation about connecting the CD-Writer Plus hardware. This recommendation is specific to your computer and is the first step in successfully installing CD-Writer Plus. 1. Go back to the main menu and click on the Install CD-Writer Plus icon. Install CD-Writer Plus icon 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. When the CD-Writer Plus Install Recommendation screen appears, click Print. Or, if you don't have a printer, copy the information by hand. You'll need this information in the next section. Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-5 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software Installing the Hardware CAUTION: The discharge of static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. You can avoid static discharge by touching a grounded metal object such as your computer's case before and during installation of hardware inside your computer or by wearing a grounding strap connected to ground. 1A. After getting the Install Recommendation (see the previous section) you will be prompted to shut down Windows. Click the Shutdown button and wait until it is safe to turn off your computer. Proceed to turn OFF your computer, monitor, and other devices. 2A. Unplug the power cords from the wall outlet or from the power strip, if you use one. 3A. Remove the cover from your computer CAUTION: Be careful of any sharp edges that may be present inside your computer. Computer OFF See your computer's manual if you need help removing the cover. 1-6 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 4A. Remove the cover plate from a larger half-height drive bay. Available half-height drive bay (approx. 6" x 1.75"/15cm x 4.5 cm) See your computer's manual if you need help removing the drive bay cover. 5A. Look at the other drives that are installed in your computer to see if your computer's case requires rails or mounting brackets to hold a drive in place. If it does, use an extra set of rails that came with your computer and attach them to the sides of CD-Writer Plus. If you do not have an extra set, contact your computer's manufacturer to obtain rails. Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-7 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 6A. Write down the CD-Writer Plus' serial number in the space below. The serial number is on the main label on the top of the drive. Serial number: Drive's serial number 7A. Read the Install Recommendation you printed earlier (see page 1-4). The Install Recommendation tells you whether the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus should be set as Master or Slave for your computer. 8A. Find the pairs of pins labeled Master, Slave, and Cable Select on the back of the CD-Writer Plus. Notice that one pair of pins has a small plastic cap or jumper. This jumper can be pulled off using your fingers, tweezers, or needlenose pliers, and placed on a different pair of pins to change the setting. 1-8 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 9A. Set the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus as advised in the Install Recommendation Printout for your computer (page 1-4). Slave Check the back of the new drive and make sure the jumper is on the center location (Slave). Don't use Cable Select This is a jumper. You can pull it off and place it on another pair of pins to change the setting. or Master Check the back of the new drive and make sure the jumper is on the righthand location (Master). Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-9 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 10A. Insert the drive into the selected drive bay. Be careful not to dislodge any cables inside your computer as you do this. 11A. Look at the Install Recommendation Printout (see page 1-4) again and find whether the data cable should be connected to the primary or secondary IDE controller on your computer. TIP (for Two Devices connected to the data cable): If the Install Recommendation states that your CD-Writer Plus drive will share the data cable with another device (such as a CD-ROM drive), follow the cable already attached to the other device down to the circuit board in order to locate the IDE controller that you need. If you find an extra connector along that cable, simply attach that connector to the CD-Writer Plus drive. 1-10 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 12A. Locate the recommended 40-pin IDE controller (primary or secondary) on your computer's motherboard. The IDE connectors are on the motherboard, which is the largest circuit board in your computer, taking up most of the bottom of a desktop computer or the side of a tower computer. IDE connectors are usually found in pairs and may look like any of the following: IDE connectors (Actual size) See your computer's manual if you need help finding the IDE connector You will see a variety of connectors inside your computer that look similar to the 40-pin connector but have more or fewer pins. Find the connectors that are the correct size to fit the cable that came in the box with your drive. Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-11 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software The IDE connectors may be hidden by some of the computer's cables or may be behind a drive. Many computers have an IDE hard drive or CD-ROM that connects to the motherboard through an IDE controller. The data cables on these drives have the same width as the data cable included with your CDWriter Plus. If your computer has an IDE hard drive or CD-ROM drive, you can follow the data cable from the back of one of those drives and find the IDE controller that connects it to the motherboard. Computer manufacturers use a wide variety of labels for IDE connectors! Look on your computer's circuit boards for printing identifying the primary and secondary connectors, such as: - PRI and SEC - IDE-0 and IDE-1 - IDE-1 and IDE-2 - HD and CD-ROM (most common devices to be attached) - PCI-IDE and ISA-IDE 13A. Refer to the Install Recommendation Printout (see page 1-4) to see if you will have one or two devices connected to the data cable. On page 1-13 you can see what a One Device installation looks like compared to a Two Device installation. 14A. Make the necessary data cable connections for your system. CAUTION: Do not attach the CD-Writer Plus drive to a sound board's IDE controller. Most data cable connectors are keyed to fit only one way. If your connector is not keyed to fit only one way make sure the cable's colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 where it connects to the CD-Writer Plus drive and where it connects to the IDE controller on the motherboard. Among the labels you may find that identify PIN-1 on the motherboard are PIN1, 1 or a small triangle pointing to the pin. CAUTION: Make sure that you are attaching the cable correctly! You must locate PIN-1 on each connector and attach the cable so that the edge with the color stripe is aligned with PIN-1. If the cable is attached incorrectly, your computer may not boot up. 1-12 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay PIN-1 Look for a label identifying PIN-1 on your computer. The data cable's colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 of the IDE connector. This illustration shows a specific computer. Yours may look different. PIN-1 could be on either side of the IDE connector. colored stripe on the data cable PIN-1 The cable's colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 on the CD-Writer Plus drive. Colored stripe on the data cable Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-13 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software One Device The OPTIONAL data cable that came with the CD-Writer Plus drive is only used if there is no cable already attached to the recommended IDE controller in your computer system or the cable supplied with your computer is not long enough. Use the connectors at the two ends of the cable. Two Devices Attach the CD-Writer Plus to whichever connector is not in use (center or end) on the data cable already installed in your computer (DO NOT swap connectors). The OPTIONAL data cable that came with the CD-Writer Plus is only used if there is no spare connector for the CD-Writer Plus on your cable or your cable is not long enough. PIN-1 Drive CD-Writer Plus drive (on end connector) PIN-1 Drive CD-Writer Plus drive (either location not in use) PIN-1 Drive Unused connector Colored stripe aligned with each PIN-1 IDE controller located inside your computer Follow the data cable already attached to the other IDE device in your computer to locate the IDE controller. Colored stripe aligns with each PIN-1 IDE controller located inside your computer PIN-1 Motherboard PIN-1 Motherboard 1-14 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 15A. Find an unused power cable inside your computer. There are a few unused power cables like the one shown inside most computers. NOTE: If you do not have an available power connector, you will need to purchase a Y-power cable that expands one power connector into two. Call your local computer hardware vendor to purchase one. Power cable Red, yellow, and black wires Beveled edge 16A. Plug the power cable into the back of the drive, with the beveled edge up. Beveled edge up Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-15 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 17A. If you do not have a sound board or only want to listen to music discs using headphones or speakers attached to the front of the CD-Writer Plus, skip this step and go to step 18A. MPC-2 connector You do not need an audio cable to record music. Audio cable The audio cable is used only for listening to music CDs through your computer's sound system. When the CD-Writer Plus drive records music or data, it uses the data cable, not the audio cable. Using an existing audio cable If your sound board already has a spare audio cable with an MPC-2 connector (shown above), plug the MPC-2 connector it into the Audio Out opening on the back of the CD-Writer Plus drive. Using the audio cable provided with your CD-Writer Plus To use the audio cable that came with your CD-Writer Plus, first plug the end with only one connector to the Audio Out opening on the back of the CD-Writer Plus drive. 1-16 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay Next, connect the other end of the audio cable to the sound board inside your computer. "CD-IN" vertical connector "CD-IN" horizontal connector Audio cable The large connector or the small connector may be the one that works for your sound board. Use only one connector. Sound board Tips for connecting the audio cable to the sound board s Identify the sound board. To identify the sound board look for microphone connectors on the back of your computer. The circuit board inside the computer attached to the microphone connectors is the sound board. Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-17 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software s Identify the audio connectors on the sound board. The audio connectors have four prongs and are often on the outer edge of the sound board. On many sound boards the connectors for the audio cable are labeled CD IN. s Select the connector on the audio cable that fits your sound board. The audio cable has two connectors in order to work with most sound boards. Try to match one of them to a connector on your sound board. The audio cable may connect horizontally or vertically to the sound board. The connectors only fit one way. If a connector doesn't fit, try turning it around. Use only one of the two connectors on this end of the audio cable. Simply leave the connector you don't use unattached. s Some sound boards have more than one audio cable connector. If when you turn your computer back on you get no sound, try using a different connector on your sound board. NOTE: The audio cable provided with CD-Writer Plus will work with most sound boards. If you need to purchase a different audio cable, contact your local computer hardware vendor. Be sure to identify the type of sound board you have and specify that you require an MPC-2 connector at the drive. 1-18 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 18A. Secure the drive into the bay, using the screws included with your drive or any M3x0.5x6mm metric screw. (Do not use a screw longer than 6 mm.) If your computer uses rails or mounting brackets (see step 5) you may not need screws to secure the rails in the bay. Use all four screws 3 4 1 2 Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay 1-19 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 19A. Replace your computer's cover. Computer ON 20A. Plug your computer, monitor, and other devices into a wall outlet or power strip, and turn ON your computer. (The power plug and outlet may look different in your country. The U.S. version is shown.) 1-20 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus Follow the instructions in this section if you will be removing a CD-ROM drive from your computer before installing the CD-Writer Plus. Watching the Installation Video 1. Insert the CD labeled Software Disc 1 into your CD-ROM drive (not the CD-Writer Plus drive). The main menu appears: If the main menu does not appear automatically, click on the Start button on the task bar, select Run, type D:\SETUP (where D: is your CD drive's letter), then click on OK. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see page A-1. Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 1-21 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 2. Watch the installation video (about 4 minutes long). To do this, click on the Before You Install icon and then click on the Watch Installation Video icon. Before You Install icon Watch Installation Video icon If you would like to, explore some of the other information options that appear on the screen. Getting an Install Recommendation CD-Writer Plus' installation program will analyze your computer and tell you what jumper setting the CD-Writer Plus should use to work correctly on your computer. Jumper settings are explained on page 1-25. Getting this install recommendation is the first step in successfully installing your CD-Writer Plus. 1. Go back to the main menu and click on the Install CD-Writer Plus icon. Install CD-Writer Plus icon Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. When the CD-Writer Plus Install Recommendation screen appears, click Print. Or, if you don't have a printer, copy the information by hand. You'll need this information in the next section. 1-22 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus Installing the Hardware CAUTION: The discharge of static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. You can avoid static discharge by touching a grounded metal object such as your computer's case before and during installation of hardware inside your computer or by wearing a grounding strap connected to ground. 1B. REMOVE the CD labeled Software Disc 1 from your CD-ROM drive. 2B. After getting the Install Recommendation (see the previous section) you will be prompted to shut down Windows. Click the Shutdown button and wait until it is safe to turn off your computer. Proceed to turn OFF your computer, monitor, and other devices. 3B. Unplug the power cords from the wall outlet or from the power strip, if you use one. 4B. Remove the cover from your computer. CAUTION: Be careful of any sharp edges that may be present inside your computer. Computer OFF See your computer's manual if you need help removing the cover. Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 1-23 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 5B. Remove the CD-ROM drive from your computer. To do this, remove all screws holding the CD-ROM drive in the bay and unplug all cables from the back of the CD-ROM drive. As you unplug them, lay the cables aside so they will be easy to find, since you will be plugging them into the CDWriter Plus drive later on. Then pull the drive out of the drive bay. NOTE: You will not need to use the data cable that came with your CD-Writer Plus drive. If you already have an audio cable to connect the drive to the sound card, you will not need the one that came with the CD-Writer Plus. 6B. Look at the sides of the CD-ROM drive you removed. If it has rails or mounting brackets attached to the sides, remove them from the CDROM drive and attach them to the CD-Writer Plus. 1-24 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 7B. Write down the CD-Writer Plus' serial number in the space below. The serial number is on the main label on the top of the drive. Serial number: Drive's serial number 8B. Read the Install Recommendation you printed earlier (see page 1-21). The Install Recommendation tells you whether the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus should be set as Master or Slave for your computer. 9B. Find the pairs of pins labeled Master, Slave, and Cable Select on the back of your CD-Writer Plus. Notice that one pair of pins has a small plastic cap or jumper. This jumper can be pulled off using your fingers, tweezers, or needlenose pliers, and placed on a different pair of pins to change the setting. Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 1-25 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 10B. Set the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus as advised in the Install Recommendation Printout for your computer. (see page 1-21) Slave Check the back of the new drive and make sure the jumper is on the center location (Slave). Don't use Cable Select This is a jumper. You can pull it off and place it on another pair of pins to change the setting. or Master Check the back of the new drive and make sure the jumper is on the righthand location (Master). 1-26 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 11B. Insert your CD-Writer Plus into the drive bay previously occupied by your CD-ROM drive. Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 1-27 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 12B. The wide, flat cable that you previously unplugged from the CD-ROM drive is the data cable. Plug the data cable into CD-Writer Plus. Most connectors are keyed so that they only fit one way. If your connector is not keyed to fit only one way, make sure the cable's colored edge is aligned with PIN-1, which is clearly marked on the CD-Writer Plus drive. PIN-1 The cable's colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 on the CD-Writer Plus drive. Colored stripe on the data cable CAUTION: Make sure that you are attaching the cable correctly! You must locate PIN-1 on each connector and attach the cable so that the edge with the color stripe is aligned with PIN-1. If the cable is attached incorrectly, your computer may not boot up. 1-28 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 13B. Plug the power cable into the back of the CD-Writer Plus, with the beveled edge up. Beveled edge up Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 1-29 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 14B. If you do not have a sound board or only want to listen to music discs using headphones or speakers attached to the front of the CD-Writer Plus, skip this step and go to step 15B. MPC-2 connector You do not need an audio cable to record music. Audio cable The audio cable is used only for listening to music CDs through your computer's sound system. When the CD-Writer Plus drive records music or data, it uses the data cable, not the audio cable. Using an existing audio cable If your sound board already has a spare audio cable with an MPC-2 connector (shown above), plug the MPC-2 connector it into the Audio Out opening on the back of the CD-Writer Plus drive. Using the audio cable provided with your CD-Writer Plus To use the audio cable that came with your CD-Writer Plus, first plug the end with only one connector to the Audio Out opening on the back of the CD-Writer Plus drive. 1-30 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus Next, connect the other end of the audio cable to the sound board inside your computer. "CD-IN" vertical connector "CD-IN" horizontal connector Audio cable The large connector or the small connector may be the one that works for your sound board. Use only one connector. Sound board Tips for connecting the audio cable to the sound board s Identify the sound board. To identify the sound board look for microphone connectors on the back of your computer. The circuit board inside the computer attached to the microphone connectors is the sound board. Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 1-31 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software s Identify the audio connectors on the sound board. The audio connectors have four prongs and are often on the outer edge of the sound board. On many sound boards the connectors for the audio cable are labeled CD IN. s Select the connector on the audio cable that fits your sound board. The audio cable has two connectors in order to work with most sound boards. Try to match one of them to a connector on your sound board. The audio cable may connect horizontally or vertically to the sound board. The connectors only fit one way. If a connector doesn't fit, try turning it around. Use only one of the two connectors on this end of the audio cable. Simply leave the connector you don't use unattached. s Some sound boards have more than one audio cable connector. If when you turn your computer back on you get no sound, try using a different connector on your sound board. NOTE: The audio cable provided with CD-Writer Plus will work with most sound boards. If you need to purchase a different audio cable, contact your local computer hardware vendor. Be sure to identify the type of sound board you have and specify that you require an MPC-2 connector at the drive. 1-32 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 15B. Secure the drive into the bay using the screws included with your drive or any M3x0.5x6mm metric screw. (Do not use a screw longer than 6 mm.) If your computer uses rails or mounting brackets (see step 6) you may not need screws to secure the rails in the bay. Use all four screws 3 4 1 2 Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus 1-33 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software 16B. Replace your computer's cover. Computer ON 17B. Plug your computer, monitor, and other devices into a wall outlet or power strip and turn ON your computer. (The power plug and outlet may look different in your country. The U.S. version is shown.) 18B. Go to page 1-34 for instructions on how to install the software. 1-34 Installing Software: Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 Installing Software: Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 1. When you have turned your computer back on and it has started up, the CD-Writer Plus software will search for the new drive and make sure that it is communicating properly. You will be prompted to insert the CD labeled Software Disc 1 if it is not already in the drive. 2. Software installation will automatically continue. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software you want. Uninstalling the Software You can remove all CD-Writer Plus programs or individual programs. CAUTION: If you want to reinstall any software, be sure to uninstall the original program. To remove CD-Writer Plus programs: 1. Click the Start button. s s s s s Point to Programs Point to HP CD-Writer Plus Point to Tools & Information Point to Utilities Click Uninstall 2. Select the programs that you wish to remove. 3. Click the Finish button. The software is removed, including all related entries in your system registry. If You Have Problems 1-35 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software If You Have Problems Did you read the Install Recommendation? (see page 1-4 if you installed in an empty drive bay, or page 1-21 if you replaced a CD-ROM) There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when installing an IDE device. By reading the Install Recommendation, you will know how to install successfully without needing to evaluate the technical details. Can't find the IDE controller in your computer? Check the manual that came with your computer or call the computer manufacturer for assistance. The IDE controller may be located on the motherboard or a daughter board. It may be hard to find because it is behind some other component inside your computer such as the power supply. Or, your computer may not have a connector attached for access to the IDE controller. DO NOT ATTACH THE CD-WRITER PLUS DRIVE TO A SOUND BOARD'S IDE CONTROLLER. Do not use the Colorado IDE Adapter board as an alternate IDE controller for the CD-Writer Plus. Now your computer won't boot up! s s Turn your computer off and then back on. Turn off and unplug your computer. Double-check each connector along the data cable and straighten any bent pins. The connectors are inserted properly when all pins are covered and the colored stripe on the side of the data cable lines up with PIN-1 of each connector. Is the power cable attached correctly to each device? If you are sharing the IDE data cable between the CD-Writer Plus drive and another device, did you change the data-cable (middle/end) connector attached to the device that was already inside your computer? Did you follow the Install Recommendation's instructions for determining the jumper setting on page 1-4 (installation in an empty drive bay) or page 1-21 (CD-ROM replacement)? If you changed the data-cable connector location, change it back to the original position. The other device may be jumpered to Cableselect rather than Master or Slave. If this is true, the location of the data-cable connector (middle/end) is very important. s s 1-36 If You Have Problems The CD-Writer Plus drive doesn't show up in My Computer or Explorer. s If you cannot find the CD-Writer Plus drive in Explorer, restart your computer, or shut it down and then turn it on again. Is the CD-Writer Plus drive receiving power? (Test this by opening and closing the tray by pressing the eject button on the front of the drive.) Turn off and unplug your computer. Double-check each connector along the data cable. The connectors are inserted properly when all pins are covered and the colored stripe on the side of the data cable lines up with PIN-1 of each connector. s s s If you are sharing the IDE data cable between the CD-Writer Plus drive and another device, did you change the data-cable (middle/end) connector attached to the device that was already inside your computer? Did you follow the Install Recommendation Printout's instructions for the jumper setting on page 1-4 (installation in an empty drive bay) or page 1-21 (CD-ROM replacement)? If you switched the data cable connector on the other device, change it back to the original position. A device attached to the end connector of the data cable to begin with, should be attached to the end connector after installing the new drive. If it was originally attached to the middle connector, it should remain attached to the middle connector. The other device may be jumpered to Cable-select rather than Master or Slave. If this is true, the location of the datacable connector (middle/end) is very important. Not sure which drive letter was assigned to the CD-Writer Plus? The CD-Writer Plus drive will have a drive icon just like a CD-ROM drive icon. You can determine which icon is your CD-ROM drive and which icon is your CD-Writer Plus drive by double-clicking on the My Computer icon, right-clicking on the CD drive's icon, and selecting Eject. The tray of the selected drive will open. The device that is sharing the IDE data cable with my CDWriter Plus drive doesn't show up in Explorer or doesn't work any more. s s Turn off and unplug your computer. Make sure that the power cables are securely attached to both devices. If You Have Problems 1-37 Chapter 1: Installing CDWriter Plus and Software s If you are sharing the IDE data cable between the CD-Writer Plus drive and another device, did you change the data-cable (middle/end) connector attached to the device that was already inside your computer? If yes, change the data-cable connector location back to the original position. The other device may be jumpered to Cable-select rather than Master or Slave. If this is true, the location of the data-cable connector (middle/end) is very important. s For Sony and Goldstar CD-ROMs, try configuring the CD-Writer Plus as Master and the CD-ROM as Slave. Does your computer meet the minimum system requirements. See Minimum System Requirements on page A-1. Error message when I double-click on the CD-Writer Plus icon. s s There is no CD in the CD-Writer Plus drive. Insert a CD and try again. After inserting a CD, you need to wait a moment to let the CD-Writer Plus drive read the disc information (wait until the light on the front of the drive stops flashing and stays green), then click on the CDWriter Plus drive's icon again. The CD may be in the tray upside-down or a little off-center; try reinserting the CD. The label should be facing up. You are trying to read from a blank recordable CD. Try again after copying some information to the CD. s s I already placed Software Disc 1 in the CD-Writer Plus but it continues to prompt me to insert the CD. s Make sure the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus is set as advised in the Install Recommendation Printout for your computer (see page 1-21 and page 1-25). Check the data cable and make sure the cable's colored edge is aligned with PIN-1 on the CD-Writer Plus drive (see page 1-27). s Chapter 2: Using Your CD-Writer Plus Chapter 2: Using Your CDWriter Plus This chapter describes how to use, purchase, and care for CDs, how to take care of your drive, and how to find out its drive letter. Using CDs Inserting a CD 1. Press the eject button on the CD-Writer Plus front panel. 2. Set the CD in the tray with the labeled side up. Eject button 2-1 2-2 Using CDs 3. Press the eject button again or push gently on the front of the tray to shut the tray. When you access the CD-Writer Plus drive from within a program, you should be able to read the files on the inserted CD. If you have problems: s The CD may be in the tray upside-down or a little off-center; try reinserting the CD. The label should be facing up. After inserting a CD, you need to wait a moment to let the CD-Writer Plus drive read the disc information (wait until the light on the front of the drive stops flashing and stays green), then click on the CDWriter Plus drive's icon again. Are you trying to read from a blank recordable CD? Try again after copying some information to the CD. s s Removing a CD 1. Press the eject button on the CD-Writer Plus front panel. 2. Remove the CD from the tray. 3. Press the eject button again or push gently on the front of the tray to shut the front panel. Choosing CDs for Your CD-Writer For best results, use Hewlett-Packard CD-RW (ReWritable) or CD-R (Recordable or write-once) media, available from your local vendor. When to Use CD-RW Ideas for using CD-RW (ReWritable) discs which can only be used in CDReWritable drives or newer MultiRead CD-ROMs: s s s s s Use as if it were a large-capacity floppy disk Copy your important files each week Free up disk space on your hard drive Transport files to and from work/home Hold large complex files as you develop them Using CDs 2-3 s s Create personalized presentations E-mail storage NOTE: MultiRead CD-ROMs may require a UDF reader to read CD-RW discs, depending on the application used to write them. When to Use CD-RW Chapter 2: Using Your CDWriter Plus Ideas for using CD-R (Recordable or write-once) discs which can be read in most CD-ROM or CD-Recordable drives: s s s s s s s Permanently save large project files Share non-editable presentations Permanently store home records Share memories with family and friends Copy your music onto CD for personal use Make copies of music you created for record company demos Permanently archive files Purchase HP CD-RW (ReWritable) media (C4404A) Available from your local vendor, these CDs can be recorded or read in CD-ReWritable drives and read in newer MultiRead CD-ROMs. Purchase HP CD-R (Recordable or write-once) media (C4403A) Available from your local vendor, these CDs can be read by most CDROM, CD-Recordable, and CD-ReWritable drives (use this type of media if you want to listen to your music CDs in a stereo). CD Care and Other Tips s s s Protect recording surfaces from scratches, fingerprints, and dirt. Hold CDs by the outer edge or by the center hole. You can clean a CD with a soft, dry cloth. Commercial CD cleaner or ethyl alcohol can also be used Write by hand only on the "white" premarked label side using an oil based felt tip marker. Do not use a ballpoint pen. Do not leave a CD in direct sunlight or in a hot, humid location. s s 2-4 Maintenance s If you ever lose power to the computer or have to press CTRL-ALTDEL while writing to a CD, do not open the CD tray. You may still be able to salvage your CD. For instructions on how to do this read the pertinent section on page 3-5. Do not mix audio and data files on the same CD, since they require different formats, unless you are creating Mixed Mode or CD-Extra CDs. For more information on Mixed Mode and CD-Extra CDs see the Easy-CD Creator online help. s Maintenance The CD-Writer Plus drive requires no maintenance or cleaning. If you simply keep your CDs clean, you will prevent most problems. CAUTION: DO NOT use the CD-ROM cleaning CDs that rely on a small brush to sweep dirt off the laser. DO NOT use high-pressure air to clean the inside of the drive. These cleaning techniques will damage the CD-Writer Plus drive. Identifying CD-Writer Plus's Drive Letter Not sure which drive letter was assigned to the CD-Writer Plus drive? The CD-Writer Plus drive will have a drive icon just like a CD-ROM drive icon. You can determine which icon is your CD-ROM drive and which icon is your CD-Writer Plus drive by double-clicking on the My Computer icon, right-clicking on the CD drive icon, and selecting Eject. The tray of the selected drive will open.