Apricorn EZ-WTR-DVD-C24 User manual

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User Guide

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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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................. 1
System Requirements ................................................... 2
EZ Writer Kit ................................................................ 3
Part Names and Functions ............................................. 4
Front Panel of the Drive ........................................... 4
Rear Panel of the Drive ............................................ 5
Hardware Installation .................................................... 6
Software Installation for Windows 98SE ......................... 7
Software Installation for Windows Me ............................ 7
Software Installation for Windows 2000 ......................... 12
Software Installation for Windows XP ............................. 14
Using EZ Writer with USB Interface ................................ 16
Contacting Technical Support ........................................ 18
RMA Policy ................................................................... 18
Warranty Conditions ..................................................... 19

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INTRODUCTION
EZ Writer has the following features:
Attaches through the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, the specification
of the interace must meet:
USB 1.1 (Data Transfer Rate = up to 12MBits/sec) or
USB 2.0 (Data Transfer Rate = up to 480Mbits/sec) standard
This drive can read all types of CD and DVD media including CD, CD-R,
CD-RW and DVD disk, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW. As well as
write to CD-R, CD-RW and DVD recordable media.*
When working with DVD playing software, this drive can playback DVD
title smoothly (with USB 2.0 function).
EZ Writer can be easily connected to computer via USB port, and can
even be disconnected and re-connected while the computer is running
(Plug-n-Play).
This user’s manual is intended to describe how to install EZ Writer on the
computer. To use the DVD playing software, please refer to the “On-Line
Help” in the playing software.
* Only with DVD burner optical drive, NOTE: Depending on the DVD burner
included with you EZ Writer it may support either DVD-R and DVD-RW, or
DVD+R and DVD+RW, or some DVD burners also support all 4 formats.
The optical drive included with your EZ Writer will be clearly marked on the
product packaging.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
USB 2.0 function USB 1.1 function
Notebook or desktop
computer with USB 2.0 port.
Windows 98SE/Me/2000 or
Windows XP. (Make sure
the USB 2.0 device driver
has been installed and is
available).
Notebook or desktop
computer with USB 1.1 port.
Windows 98SE/Me/2000 or
Windows XP. (Make sure
the USB 2.0 device driver
has been installed and is
available).
NOTE:
Although EZ Writer supports USB 2.0, the actual transfer speed is
dependant on the speed of the USB port it is connected to. If the
USB port supports USB 2.0, EZ Writer works at USB 2.0 speeds (up to
480Mbits/sec); if the USB port only supports USB 1.1, EZ Writer can only
work at USB 1.1 speeds (up to 12Mbits/sec).
When connecting the external drive to a USB 1.1 port, the Data Transfer
Rate is too slow to guarantee smooth playback of the DVD video title.
Apricorn only recommends connections to a USB 2.0 port to ensure
smooth playback of DVD video titles.
Under Windows 95 and Windows 98, USB devices are not stable to use,
so Apricorn does not support its use with Windows 95 and Windows
98. Apricorn recommends using EZ Writer with Windows 98SE (Second
Edition) or newer versions of Windows operating systems.
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EZ WRITER KIT
EZ Writer Kit includes the following items:
EZ Writer Unit
Nero Express Software
Cyberlink Power DVD Software
1m USB cable
AC Adapter
User Guide
EZ Writer
AC Adapter
1m USB cable
Cyberlink Power
DVD Software
Nero Express
Software
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PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Your EZ Writer may differ slightly from the figure shown, however the
controls will operate as described below.
Front Panel of the Drive:
1. Disc Ready/Read LED:
This LED is used to indicate the disc access status.
2. Eject Button:
Press this button to open the disc tray. To close the disc tray, gently
push the front of the try.
3. Emergency Eject:
In case you cannot supply power to the drive but want to remove a disk
from the tray, push a small rod(paperclip) about 5cm long, through the
Emergency Eject hole to disengage the gears inside. Then pull the tray
out manually. After removing the disk, gently push the tray back to its
original position. This procedure is only to be used in the case of an
emergency and is not meant for normal operation.
NOTE: Front panel may look slightly different depending upon which optical
drive is included with you EZ Writer.
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Rear Panel of the Drive
1. Interface Connector:
Connect the USB interface cable here.
2. Power Jack (DC IN):
Connect the AC Adapter lead here.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Note: EZ Writer should only be powered by the AC Adapter provided
by Apricorn, using an incorrect AC Adapter can result in
permanent and unpredictable damage to the drive.
1. Insert the plug of the USB cable into the Interface Connector of the
drive. Press firmly until the Interface Connector is seated correctly.
2. Place the external drive in the horizontal position. The drive is designed
to operate only in the horizontal position. Operating the external drive
in any abnormal position is not recommended.
3. Connect the AC Adapter lead to the Power Jack (DC IN) at the rear panel
of the drive.
4. Attach the AC Adapter to the AC power outlet.
5. You are now ready to install the EZ Writer device drivers, please follow
the related software installation guide to install the EZ Writer device
driver.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98SE AND
WINDOWS ME
1. Boot up your computer into Windows 98SE.
2. Ensure the USB interface cable and then the AC adapter connections are
made as described in Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector
of the USB interface cable into the USB port of your computer. The LED
on the drive should light.
Port connector of the USB Cable USB Port of computer
3. The ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ will appear. On the first screen, click
Next.
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4. On the following screen, select ‘Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended)’, and then click Next.
5. Insert the EZ Writer Device Driver floppy diskette into your floppy drive.
Check on ‘Floppy disk drives’, and then click Next.
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6. Windows will search the floppy disck for the driver and will find the ‘USB
2.0-ATA/ATAPI Bridge Controller’. Once it finds the proper driver click
Next, and Windows will install the driver.
7. After Windows installs the Bridge Controller, click Finish.
8. Windows will then find more hardware, and a new ‘Found New Hardware
Wizard’ will start. Click Next.
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9. Windows will find the’USB 2.0-ATA/ATAPI Mass Storage Controller’. Click
Next to install the driver.
10. Click Finish to complete the driver installation for EZ Writer.
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11. If EZ Writer does not appear in ‘My Computer’ or does not work properly,
please go into ‘Device Manager’ to check whether the devices are
installed as shown in the table and figure.
Installed Device Drivers Location
USB 2.0-ATA/ATAPI Bridge
Controller
Installed under ‘Universal Serial
Bus Controllers’.
USB 2.0-ATA/ATAPI Mass Storage Installed under ‘Hard Disk
Controllers’.
EZ Writer drive brand name
Installed under ‘CDROM’ (the
name listed in the figure may
differ from your EZ Writer drive.
The above figure indicates that
the drivers have been installed
into a system that supports both
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
The above figure indicates that
the drivers have been installed
into a system that supports both
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000
1. Boot up your computer into Windows 2000, making sure the USB device
driver has been installed and is available. To check this, right-click ‘My
Computer’, click ‘Properties’ then ‘Hardware’ and then ‘Device Manager’
window. Refer to the figures shown below to see if the USB Controller
is correctly installed.
2. Connect the USB interface cable and the AC adapter as described in
Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector of the USB interface
cable into the USB port of your computer. The LED on the drive should
light.
Port connector of the USB Cable USB Port of computer
The above figure indicates that
the drivers have been installed
into a system that supports both
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
The above figure indicates that
the drivers have been installed
into a system that supports both
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
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3. Windows 2000 will automatically install its resident device driver (USB
Mass Storage Device). After the installation, EZ Writer will appear under
a new drive letter in ‘My Computer’.
4. If EZ Writer does not appear in ‘My Computer’ or does not work properly,
go to ‘Device Manager’ to check whether the devices are installed as
indicated below.
Installed Device Drivers Location
USB Mass Storage Device Installed under ’Universal Serial
Bus Controllers’.
EZ Writer drive brand name Installed under ’DVD/CD-ROM
drives’ (the drive listed in the
figure may differ from your EZ
Writer drive).
The above figure indicates that the
drivers have been installed into a
system that supports both USB 1.1
and USB 2.0.
The above figure indicates that
the drivers have been installed
into a system that supports both
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP
1. Boot up your computer into Windows XP, making sure the USB device
driver has been installed and is available. To check this, right-click ‘My
Computer’, click ‘Properties’ then ‘Hardware’ and then ‘Device Manager’
window. Refer to the figures shown below to see if the USB Controller
is correctly installed.
2. Connect the USB interface cable and the AC adapter as described in
Hardware Installation. Insert the port connector of the USB interface
cable into the USB port of your computer. The LED on the drive should
light.
Port connector of the USB Cable USB Port of computer
The above figure indicates that
the drivers have been installed
into a system that supports both
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
The above figure indicates that
the drivers have been installed
into a system that supports both
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
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3. Windows 2000 will automatically install its resident device driver (USB
Mass Storage Device). After the installation, EZ Writer will appear under
a new drive letter in ‘My Computer’.
4. If EZ Writer does not appear in ‘My Computer’ or does not work properly,
go to ‘Device Manager’ to check whether the devices are installed as
indicated below.
Installed Device Drivers Location
USB Mass Storage Device Installed under ‘Universal Serial
Bus Controllers’.
EZ Writer drive brand name Installed under ’DVD/CD-ROM
drives’ (the drive listed in the
figure may differ from your EZ
Writer drive).
The above figure indicates that the
drivers have been installed into a
system that supports both USB 1.1
and USB 2.0.
The above figure indicates that
the drivers have been installed
into a system that supports both
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.
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USING EZ WRITER WITH THE USB INTERFACE
To connect EZ Writer to your computer
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
1. Insert the plug of the USB cable into the Interface Connector of your
drive.
2. Connect the AC Adapter lead to the Power Jack (DC IN) at the reat panel
of the drive. And then attach the AC adapter to the AC power outlet.
3. Insert the port connector of the USB cable into the USB port of your
computer. The LED on the drive should light up and your EZ Writer drive
is now ready for use.
To disconnect EZ Writer from your computer
Windows 98SE/Me
1. Click on the icon in the system tray, a dialog box appears beside this
icon.
2. Click ‘Safely Remove EZ Writer = Drive(D:)’ (The name may differ from
yours, depending on which EZ Writer drive you are using) in the dialog
box.
3. Wait for a few seconds until the system prompts ‘EZ Writer storage
device can now be safely removed from the system’. Click OK, and then
remove the USB cable from the computer.
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Windows 2000
1. Double click on the icon in the system tray and the ‘Unplug or Eject
Hardware’ dialog box appears.
2. Highlight ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ in the dialog box and click Stop,
then click OK.
3. Wait a few seconds until the system prompts ‘The USB Mass Storage
Device can now be safely removed from the system’. Click OK, and then
remove the USB cable from the computer.
Windows XP
1. Click on the icon in the system tray, a dialog box appears beside this
icon.
2. Click ‘Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device - Drive (D:)’ (The drive
letter may differ from yours) in the dialog box.
3. Wait for a few seconds until the system prompts ‘The USB Mass Storage
Device can now be safely removed from the system’. Click OK, and then
remove the USB cable from the computer.
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