Archos DEx-CDRW User manual

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DEx-CDRW
USB 2.0
USER GUIDE
Version 1.0
101 166
Install Guide –English.................................................p. 2
Guide d'installation –Français ....................................p. 17
Betriebsanleitung –Deutsch .......................................p. 33
Manual del usuario –Español......................................p. 49
Manual dell’ utilizzatore –Italiano ................................p. 64

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Warranty and Limited Liability
This product is sold with a limited warranty and specific remedies are available to the original
purchaser in the event the product fails to conform to the limited warranty. Manufacturer’s
liability may be further limited in accordance with its sales contact.
In general, the manufacturer shall not be responsible for product damages caused by natural
disasters, fire, static discharge, misuse, abuse, neglect, improper handling or installation,
unauthorised repair, alteration or accident.
In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for loss of data stored on disk media.
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. EVEN IF INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF IN
ADVANCE.
Please see your sales contract for a complete statement of warranty rights, remedies and
limitation of liability.
Further, the warranty does not apply to:
•Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect
electrical current or voltage.
•Any product with a tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number label.
•Any product without a warranty or serial number label.
•Any batteries and all consumable items delivered with or in the equipment..
Warnings and Safety Instructions
CAUTION
To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by qualified service
personnel.
Power off and disconnect the power supply cable before opening the unit.
WARNING
§To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
§Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music files for
sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law.

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FCC Warning Statement
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These requirements are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential area. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular environment. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference, to radio or television reception which can be
determined by turning the equipment on and off. The user is advised to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following methods :
•Reorient or relocate the receiving unit's antenna;
•Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver;
•Connect the equipment to a different power outlet other than the one where the receiver is
connected;
•Consult a certified television or radio technician for assistance.
Note : During Electrostatic Discharge, the product will lost function and user has to press the
on-off button in order to restore.
CAUTION : Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer of this
device will void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Part 15 -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 operation.
Copyright Notice
Copyright ARCHOS © 2001 -All rights reserved.
This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or
reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in writing,
from ARCHOS. Windows 95, Windows 98, Mac OS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
and Apple Inc. All rights reserved. All brands and products names are registered trademarks
and the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without
notification. Errors and omissions excepted. Images and illustrations may not always match
contents.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION VHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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Contents
Introduction
1. Install the Hardware
2. Install USB Driver (USB 2.0 connection)
2.1. For Windows 98 SE users
2.2. For Windows ME, Windows 2000 users & Windows XP
3. Install the Nero Burning ROM Software (with Windows 98SE,
Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP)
4. Make a Duplicate CD Copy
5. Make a Data CD
6. Make an Audio CD
6.1. Compiling audio CD from one or several CDs
6.2. Compiling Audio CD from a hard disk
6.3 Compiling Audio CD directly from the DEx-CDRW
7. Install / Using the InCD Burning ROM Software
8. Customer Support

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Introduction
Congratulations! on the purchase of your new Archos DEx-CDRW. This rewritable DEx-
CDRW will allow you to record, write and play quickly and easily.
USB external devices feature PLUG AND PLAY. That means that your drive can be
connected and disconnected while the computer is running. Computers equipped with USB
ports automatically recognize and install USB peripherals that are physically connected to them.
This manual will help you to:
•Install USB driver on normal USB connection
•Install USB driver on USB 2.0 connection
•Install Nero Burning Rom software
•Install InCD Burning ROM software
•Learn how to duplicate CD, make an Audio/Data CD.

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1. Install the Hardware
•Connect the USB cable to the connector at the back of the DEx-CDRW.
•Plug in the power cable into the Power Socket at the back of your DEx-CDRW.
•Plug AC/DC power cable into an electrical outlet.
2. Install USB Driver (USB 2.0 connection)
2.1. For Windows 98 SE users
Turn on your computer and Insert the USB cable to an open USB port on your
computer. Follow steps listed below to complete installation:
1. New hardware found: USB Cable window flashes on the screen, then
2. Add New Hardware Wizard window will help you to install the new drive.
This Wizard searches for new drivers for: USB Cable, click Next.
3. What do you want the Windows to do?,
Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended).
Click Next..
4. Where do you want Windows to search for the driver files?
Check Floppy disk drives box, and uncheck all other boxes.
Insert the DEx-CDRW diskette driver in the floppy drive, then click Next.
5. Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device. […]. The
location of the driver is A:\
Click Next.
6. To close Wizard, click Finish.
USB
POWER SOURCE
AUDIO

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2.2. For Windows ME, Windows 2000 & Windows XP users
Turn on your computer and Insert the USB cable to an open USB port on your computer.
Follow steps listed below to complete installation:
1. New hardware found: USB Cable window flashes on the screen, then
2. Add New Hardware Wizard window will help you to install the new drive.
This Wizard searches for new drivers for: USB Cable,
Click on Next.
3. What do you want the Wizard to do?
Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. (Recommended).
Click Next.
4. Where do you want Windows to search for the driver files?
Check Floppy disk drives box, and uncheck all other boxes.
Insert the Dex-CDRW diskette driver in the floppy drive, then click Next.
5. Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device. […]. The
location of the driver is A:\
Click on Next.
6. To close Wizard, click Finish.

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Note concerning USB Driver installation for Windows ME -2000 & XP:
The Windows USB mass Storage driver will be installed automatically. Follow steps listed below
for installation:
•Turn on your computer and wait for Windows to finish booting.
•Insert USB cable to an open USB port on your computer. Follow steps listed below to
complete installation:
Found new hardware wizard will pop up. Windows will install
USB Storage Adapter,
USB Mass Storage Device,
IDE-CD R/RW…Device, and
CD-ROM Drive using standard Windows drivers.
No driver files will be needed from Archos.
IMPORTANT:
•In order to use the Archos Dex-CDRW properly, you must update the USB drive.
•Follow steps listed below to complete installation:
1. Go to Control Panel | System, click on Hardware tab and Device Manager…
Double click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers,
double click on USB Mass Storage Device,
click on Driver tab,
click on Update Driver…
2. Welcome to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard , click Next.
3. This Wizard upgrades drivers for the following hardware device: USB Mass
Storage Device. "What do you want the Wizard to do?
4. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. (Recommended).
5. Click Next.
6. Where do you want Windows to search for the driver files?
Put the check mark on Floppy disk drives box, and uncheck all other boxes;
7. Insert Dex-CDRW installation diskette driver in floppy drive and click Next.
8. Windows found a driver that is closer match for this device than you
current driver. located in A:\Click Next.
9. To complete the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard –USB Storage Adapter V2, click
Finish.

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3. Install the Nero Burning ROM Software (with Windows
98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 & XP)
Note: In order to be able to install Nero under or Windows 2000, you must be logged on as
administrator.
1. Close all Windows programs.
2. Press firmly on the Eject button. Wait for the Dex-CDRW tray door to open.
3. Insert the Nero CD software into the Dex-CDRW drive, and press Eject button to
close tray door.
4. The setup program is automatically launched. The installation Wizard will
appear. To continue, click on Next..
If the software installation program does not start automatically, select the
program Setup.exe (in the Start menu under Run | Browse in the root directory
of the Nero CDrom disk).
5. Read the license agreement carefully. If you agree to conditions, then click on” I
accept the terms of the license agreement”. Click on Next to continue.
6. Choose how you wish to install the program. The following ways are possible:
Typical (with all available features),
Compact (with a minimum number that you require),
Custom (with only those features that you require),
7. Click on Installation to start installing the program.
8. Click on End to complete installation.
9. Reboot your computer.

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4. Make a Duplicate CD Copy
Click on Start > Programs > ahead Nero > Nero-Burning Rom.
Click on Wizard button, if not yet selected.
1. Select Copy a CD, click Next.
2. Select the Dex-CDRW as the source drive.
3. Uncheck Fast copy (on-the-fly), click Next.
4. Press eject button to open tray door of Dex-CDRW.
5. Insert the source CDROM with printed label facing up into Dex-CDRW. Press
eject button to close tray door.
6. Select Burn, click Burn.
7. Insert a blank CDRW to finish the burning process.
NOTE: Refer to User’s Manual located on the Nero
CDROM for additional information on how to
make a CD copy.

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5. Make a Data CD
1. Click on Start > Program > Ahead Nero > Nero-Burning Rom.
2. Click on Wizard button, if not yet selected
3. Select Compile a new CD and click Next.
4. Select Compile a new data-CD and click Next.
5. Press eject button on DEx-CDRW to open tray door, insert a blank CD-R or CDRW
with printed label facing up, press Eject button on DEx-CDRW to close tray door.
6. Click Finish.
7. Drag and drop files from File Browser to ISO1 Window on the left.
8. Click on Burn button to start burning.

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6. Make an Audio CD
You can create your own audio CDs in two ways. The difference between the two ways is the
data source.
With the first method, you combine the audio data directly from one or several CDs.
With the other method, the data to be written onto the CD is already on the hard disk.
6.1. Compiling audio CD from one or several CDs
1. Start the Nero program, Activate Compile a new CD and click on Next.
2. Activate Audio CD and click on Next.
3. Click on Finish in to Info window to continue with the next step. The Audio
compilation window opens.
4. Select the Tracks you want to copy, drag and drop them into the compilation window
on the left.
5. Assign a CD name for the source CD.
6. Ready to burn. Click on Burning CD icon.
7. You can start burning with and without a prior test run or you can only simulate the
burning operation. Select which burning operation you wish to use.
8. Click on burn to start burning.
9. Insert an empty CD into the CD burner and click on OK.
6.2. Compiling Audio CD from a hard disk
1. Start the Nero program, Activate Compile a new CD and click on Next.
2. Activate Audio CD and click on Next.
3. Click on Finish in to Info window to continue with the next step. The ISO compilation
window opens
4. Select the files (mp3, wav…) you want to copy, drag and drop them into the
compilation window on the left.
5. Make sure that the total size of all of the data does not exceed the blank CD capacity
6. Ready to burn. Click on Burning CD icon
7. You can start burning with and without a prior test run or you can only simulate the
burning operation. Select which burning operation you wish to use.
8. Click on burn to start burning
9. Insert an empty CD into the CD burner and click on OK.

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6.3. Compiling Audio CD directly from the DEx-CDRW
1. Click on Start > Programs > ahead Nero > Nero-Burning Rom.
2. Click on Wizard button, if not yet selected.
3. Choose Compile a new CD
4. Select Audio, click Next.
4. Click Finish.
5. Press eject button to open tray door and insert an audio CD with
printed label facing up into DEx-CDRW. Press eject button to close
tray door.
6. Select the desired track(s) from the file Browser, click on CD Recorder,
select Save Track. The Save Track windows will appear, showing all the
tracks available on the chosen drive
Note: Use the CTRL key and the left mouse button to add individual
tracks; or chose all of them by clicking on Select All.
7. Choose the path where you wish to save the files and click on Go.

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8. Select the DEx-CDRW as the drive, and click OK.
9. Select the desired track(s), and click on Save Under File Browser,
go to C:\Windows\Temp, select the
desired track(s), drag and drop them into the Audio1
windows, and click on Write-CD.
10. Click WRITE button to start burning process.

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7. Install / Using the InCD Burning ROM Software
1. Press firmly on the eject button. Wait for the DEx-CDRW to open tray.
2. Insert Nero CD ROM software into the tray. Press Eject button again on the DEx
CDRW to close tray. Wait until auto run starts.
3. Choose InCD/Packet-Writing installation. If software installation program does not
start automatically, click Start, click Run, and Browse to the Setup.exe file on
CDROM drive.
NOTE: In order to use the InCD/Packet-Writing feature,
you must use a CDRW media.
4. With the tray door open (by pressing the eject button), insert a blank CDRW media
with printed label facing up. Press Eject button to close tray
5. "Do you want to format the CD-RW disc in the drive as Packet Writing for
InCD,” select Complete, and click on Format.
6. After the completion, open Windows Explorer, drag the desired files or folders, and
drop into the DEx-CDRW drive icon.
NOTE: The User’s Manual is located on the Nero CDROM at
…/Nero/Manual/Eng/UsLetter/Nero.doc or Nero.pdf.
The Quickstart Guide is located on the Nero CDROM at
…/Nero/QuickStart/English/QuickStart.pdf

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8. Customer Support
If you need help with your DEx-CDRW unit, please contact the place of purchase.
If you need additional help, please check first on Archos website FAQ
Please get the serial number ready before contact ARCHOS directly by phone.
949-609-1400 (USA, Canada)
0207-949-0115 (UK)
0696-698-4714 (Germany)
09-1745-6224 (Spain)
01-7020-0030 (France)
02-4827-1143 (Italy)
for assistance and information from our trained
technical staff.
technical-[email protected] [e-mail]
(Support in English language) (Support in French language)
United States & Canada Europe & Asia
ARCHOS Technology ARCHOS S.A.
3, Goodyear –Unit A 12, rue Ampère
Irvine , Ca 92618
USA 91430 Igny
France
Phone:+ 949-609-1400 Phone : [phone]
Fax: + 949-609-1414 Fax : [phone]
http://www.archos.com

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Garantie et responsabilité limitée
Ce produit est vendu accompagné d’une garantie limitée. En outre, une assistance technique
est disponible pour l’acheteur dans le cas où ce produit ne respecterait pas la garantie limitée.
Selon votre contrat de vente, la responsabilité du fabricant pourra être engagée plus
précisément.
D’une manière générale, le fabricant ne pourra être tenu pour responsable de dommages
occasionnés sur le produit à la suite de catastrophes naturelles, incendie, foudre, mauvaise
utilisation, mauvais traitement, négligence, manipulation ou installation incorrecte, réparation
non autorisée, modification ou accident.
En aucun cas le fabricant ne pourra endosser la responsabilité de la perte de données stockées
sur un lecteur de disques.
LE FABRICANT NE POURRA ÊTRE TENU POUR RESPONSABLE DE DOMMAGES
ACCIDENTELS OU INDIRECTS MÊME S’IL ÉTAIT INFORMÉ DE LA POSSIBILITÉ
D’OCCURRENCE AUPARAVANT.
Reportez-vous à votre contrat de vente pour obtenir le détail des droits de garantie, de
l’assistance technique et de la limite de garantie.
Disposition légale de garantie : dans la limite de la loi en vigueur, les représentations et
garanties de respect des droits d’auteur et autres droits à la propriété intellectuelle résultant de
l’utilisation du produit dans des conditions autres que celles spécifiées ci-dessus, sont exclues
ici.
En outre, la garantie ne s’applique pas :
•aux dommages ou problèmes résultant d’une mauvaise utilisation, mauvais traitement,
accident, d’une modification ou d’un courant ou tension électrique incorrect,
•à tout produit comportant un sceau de garantie ou un numéro de série endommagé ou
falsifié,
•à tout produit dépourvu de garantie ou numéro de série,
•aux batteries et tous consommables livrés avec l’appareil.
Avertissements et instructions de sécurité
ATTENTION
Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, cette unité ne doit être manipulée que par du
personnel qualifié.
Débranchez et déconnectez le câble d’alimentation électrique avant d’ouvrir l’unité.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de prévenir tout danger d’incendie ou de choc, n’exposez pas l’unité à la pluie ou à
l’humidité.
Copier des CD ou télécharger des fichiers musicaux à des buts lucratifs constitue ou
pourrait constituer une violation de la Propriété Intellectuelle.

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Communiqué de la FCC (Haute autorité américaine de l’audiovisuel)
Conformité FCC
Cet équipement a été testé et prouvé conforme aux exigences d’un appareil numérique de
classe B selon l’Article 15 du règlement FCC. Ces exigences sont conçues pour fournir une
protection suffisante contre toute interférence nuisible dans une zone résidentielle. Cet
équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre de l’énergie à radiofréquence. S’il n’est pas installé
et utilisé selon les instructions du fabricant, il peut provoquer des interférences nuisibles avec
les communications radio. Cependant, il n’existe aucune garantie que ces interférences ne
puissent survenir dans un environnement particulier. Si cet équipement occasionne des
interférences nuisibles à la réception de radio ou de télévision (déterminé par la mise sous et
hors tension de l’appareil), il est conseillé à l’utilisateur d’essayer de corriger l’interférence à
l’aide de l’une des méthodes suivantes :
•Réorienter ou replacer l’antenne de l’unité de réception ;
•Augmenter la distance entre l’équipement et le récepteur ;
•Connecter l’équipement à une prise électrique différente de celle du récepteur ;
•Consulter un technicien certifié de radio ou télévision pour obtenir de l’aide.
Note : pendant une décharge électrostatique, le produit peut ne plus fonctionner et l’utilisateur
devra le redémarrer.
ATTENTION :tout changement ou modification non autorisé expressément par le fabricant
de ce produit interdira à l’utilisateur de manipuler cet appareil.
Les articles de loi L44.5 et 44.6 du code de la Santé publique, modifiés par l’article 2 de la loi du
28 mai 1996 imposent une puissance acoustique maximale de 100 décibels. Le casque livré
(référence ARCHOS 100200) et l’appareil respectent la législation en vigueur.(NF/EN 50332-1).
ATTENTION, à pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de
l’utilisateur.
Article 15 de la FCC –L’exploitation est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence nuisible ;
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence de réception, y compris celles pouvant
causer une opération non souhaitée.
Avis de droits d’auteur
Copyright ARCHOS © 2001 –Tous droits réservés.
Tout ou partie de ce document ne peut en aucun cas être copié, photocopié, reproduit, traduit
ou réduit pour tout appareil électronique sans autorisation écrite préalable de la société
ARCHOS. Toutes les marques citées sont des marques déposées par leurs propriétaires
respectifs. Informations données sous réserve d’erreurs typographiques et susceptibles de
modifications sans préavis. Photos et illustrations non contractuelles.

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Table des Matières
Introduction
1. Installer le matériel (Connexion USB)
2. Installer le lecteur USB (Connexion USB 2.0)
2.1 Pour les utilisateurs Windows 98 SE
2.2 Pour les utilisateurs Windows ME, Windows 2000 et Windows XP
3. Installer le logiciel Nero Burning ROM (avec Windows 98 SE,
Windows ME, Windows 2000 et Windows XP)
4. Faire une double copie
5. Faire une copie des données CD
6. Réalisez un CD Audio
6.1 Compiler un CD Audio à partir d’un ou de plusieurs CD
6.2 Compiler un CD Audio à partir du disque dur
6.3 Faire une copie CD Audio directement à partir du Dex-CDRW
7. Installer / utiliser le logiciel In CD Burning ROM
8. Support client
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
ATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

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Introduction
Félicitations pour l’achat de votre nouveau DEx-CDRW d’ Archos ! Ce DEx-CDRW
enregistrable vous permettra d’enregistrer, de graver et d’écouter rapidement et en toute facilité.
Les appareils USB externes sont des produits PLUG AND PLAY. Cela signifie que votre lecteur
peut être connecté et déconnecté alors que votre ordinateur est encore en marche. Les
Ordinateurs équipés d’un port USB reconnaissent et installent automatiquement des
périphériques USB qui sont physiquement connectés aux ordinateurs.
Ce manuel vous aidera à :
•Installer le lecteur USB sur une connexion USB normale
•Installer le lecteur USB sur une connexion USB 2.0
•Installer le logiciel Nero Burning Rom
•Installer le logiciel InCD Burning ROM
•Apprendre comment dupliquer des CD, et réaliser un CD Audio/Data.