I/O Magic DVD+RW/+R External USB 2.0 DVD ReWritable... User manual

MagicWriter External
USB 4x4x6 CD ReWritable Drive
USER’S GUIDE

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Dear Customer:
Congratulations on the purchase of your CD-RW drive. We can assure you
that it is made from new state-of-the-art chipsets and components. Your
product has also gone through the most rigorous test and quality assurance
procedures in the industry.
We all want to express our sincere gratitude for your decision to purchase our
product. Our commitment to you is to provide a product that is easy to install
and use.
We began with one PCMCIA sound product in 1993. Since then, our company
has grown and now offers more than thirty products in the computer market,
including CD-ROM drives, 3D stereo sound cards, wave table sound cards,
PCMCIA devices, accelerated 3D graphics cards, CD ReWritable drives,
modems, scanners, USB cards, digital cameras, DVD drives and even MP3
playback devices. In the coming months we will introduce products using
wireless technology, integrated multimedia solutions with video capture
capabilities, video conferencing, and many other exciting technologies.
We hope you enjoy using your new product, and look forward to earning your
business in the coming years.

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Copyright Statement
It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make
unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer
programs, films, broadcasts and sound recordings. This equipment should
not be used for such purposes.
Notice: I/OMAGIC Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including,
but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular product.
I/OMAGIC Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. I/OMAGIC
Corporation is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
Mention of third party products is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an
endorsement nor a recommendation. I/OMAGIC Corporation assumes no responsibility with
regards to the performance of these products.
This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright (see below).
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Trademarks: Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows, Windows 95 and the
Windows 95 logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks and product names used
within this manual are the property of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Copyright: © 2001 I/OMAGIC Corp. all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or
computer language, in any form, by any means, without prior written consent of I/OMAGIC.
Warranty: I/OMAGIC Corporation warrants that the products it sells will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship. Consult the warranty card for complete warranty information.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning Statement
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 emit radio
frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause interference to radio communications. However,
television reception interference can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on. The user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Europe
“The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.”

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Table Of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................... 6
FEATURES ........................................................................................................ 7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 8
CONTENTS OF YOUR PACKAGE ................................................................................. 9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 9
Product Description.......................................................................... 10
FRONT VIEW ................................................................................................... 10
INDICATOR STATUS ........................................................................................... 10
REAR VIEW ..................................................................................................... 11
LEFT VIEW...................................................................................................... 11
Hardware Installation ...................................................................... 12
Driver Installation ............................................................................ 14
WINDOWS 98.................................................................................................. 14
WINDOWS ME................................................................................................. 17
WINDOWS 2000 .............................................................................................. 19
Software Installation ....................................................................... 23
NERO BURNING ROM INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 24
Using Nero Burning Rom .................................................................. 25
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................................................................... 25
NERO-BURNING ROM INTERFACE ........................................................................... 26
CREATING A DATA CD (ISO) ............................................................................... 27
CREATING AN AUDIO CD ..................................................................................... 28
WRITING MODE: TRACK-AT-ONCE .......................................................................... 28
WRITING MODE: DISC-AT-ONCE ............................................................................ 30
DUPLICATING A CD ........................................................................................... 31
COPYING A CD................................................................................................. 32
SAVING AUDIO TRACKS....................................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 34
Limited Warranty ............................................................................. 39
Contacting I/OMagic ........................................................................ 40
Register Your I/OMagic Product ...................................................... 40

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the External USB 4x4x6 CD ReWritable
drive. We are sure that you will enjoy this product in the years to come. This
product is a high performance USB interface CD-RW drive with 6X (read), 4X
(write) and 4X (re-write).
The bundled CD-RW mastering software gives you the ability to archive,
distribute or create your own CD’s (CD-ROM/XA), CD Bridge, Multi-session
CD, CD-I, and CD-DA from your computer’s desktop.
The drive can automatically recognize the media placed in the drive, whether
a CD, a CD-R or a CD-RW disc. The application included allows you to read
and pre-master CD-R or CD-RW discs, plus file system (drag and drop) for
archiving, data interchange and back up, on both CD-R and CD-RW discs.
User friendliness is further enhanced as this drive can be used as a PnP (Plug
and Play) CD-ROM drive for all PC operating systems, such as Windows
98/Me/2000. You can use the two quick select buttons to manually control
music CDs without running any software programs.
The CD-RW drive, supporting all writing modes, extends operational
versatility and CD formats (CD-DA, CD-ROM etc., include CD-UDF as
standardized by OSTA). Furthermore, the erase function is supported for CD-
RW discs allowing repetitive use.

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Features
Standard Features of Your CD ReWritable Drive
• 4X Writing, 4X Rewriting, 6X Reading
• 2MB buffer size
• USB 1.0 Interface
• Anti Vibration System
• Emergency Eject
• Dust Protection System
Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Protect, secure and restore your most valuable data
• Restore operation systems, software, and data files
Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Download and create your own MP3 music CDs
• Make compilations of CDs from your audio CD library
• Play your custom CDs on any home or car CD player
Make Copies of Your Favorite CD
• Make a backup copy of your favorite CD application
• Requires another CD-ROM drive to read the CD
Create Photo Albums
• Archive images from a digital camera or scanner
• Save photographs and video clips from the Internet
Share Your Data With Others
• CD-RW media is perfect for personal data storage
• CD-R media can be read by standard CD-ROM drives
Easy Installation
• Includes software drive on CD for quick setup
• Connect and disconnect without restarting your PC
• Includes industry standard recording software for the PC

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Specifications
Drive Type External CD-ReWritable Drive
OS Compatibility Win 98, ME, 2000,
Data Transfer
Rate
Write 600 KB/sec (4X)
Rewrite 600 KB/sec (4X)
Read 900 KB/sec (6X)
Access Time 150 ms
Buffer Size 2 MB
Interface Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Disk Format
CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM (mode1 and mode 2), CD-
ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-DA, CD-I
(mode 2, form 1 and form 2), Photo CD (single- and
multi-sessions), Video CD, CD-Extra, Mixed mode CD
Writing Method
Disc at Once
Track at Once
Multisession
Variable & Fixed Packet Writing
Disk Size 80mm and 120mm
Power
Requirement
DC 5V± 5%, Maximum 700mA, Nominal 500mA
DC 12V± 5%, Maximum 1A, Nominal 450mA
Warranty Limited One Year

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Contents Of Your Package
• External USB CD-RW Drive.
• USB Interface Cable.
• Nero Burning ROM CD Creation Software for the PC.
• 1 Blank CD-RW Disk.
• AC Adaptor.
• Driver Installation CD.
• Manual.
• Warranty Card.
System Requirements
• Pentium 233 Mhz or higher with built-in USB controller. (Some USB
controllers or motherboards may not support all types of USB devices.)
• 32MB of RAM or higher
• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional.
• 4X CD-ROM drive or higher for driver installation.
• 50MB free hard drive space for installing software. 750MB of free hard
drive space is needed when duplicating a CD through HD (10 MB of
free space for each minute of recorded music)

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Product Description
Front View
Note: Product may vary slightly from picture
1. Headphones Jack: Attach headphones or self-amplified speakers.
2. Volume Controller: Adjusts headphone volume level.
3. Writing Indicator: Lights up while data is being written to or erased
from the disc. Please refer to the chart below for detailed status
description.
4. Disc In indicator: Lights up while data is being read from the disc;
flashes during seek operation. Please refer to the chart below for detailed
status description.
5. Play/Skip Button: Play audio CD and skips one track forward if press
again.
6. Open/Close Button: Open and close for disc loading and removal.
Indicator Status
Indicators
Writing Disc In
Status Description
Off Off Drive Ready, No Disc Loaded
Off Blinking Green Power on or Reading.
Off Steady Green Disc Loaded And Ready To Be Accessed
Blinking Red Blinking Green Test Before Writing
Steady Red Blinking Green Writing

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Rear View
1. Audio Output Connector: Provides an alternative option other than
the headphone on the front panel. Suitable for the connection of self-
amplified speaker.
2. Digital Audio Output Connector: Offers high quality audio effect by
outputting digital signal to D/A converter.
3. USB Interface Connector: Connects the CD-RW drive to the USB
cable.
4. Power Switch: Turn on or turn off.
Left View
1. Power Supply Connector: Connects the CD-RW drive to the AC adapter.
2. Power LED: Indicates the power supply status

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Hardware Installation
Check to make sure you have at lease one available USB port on your
computer. Also check that the power plug is suitable with the power outlet in
your office or home.
Note: Some USB hubs may not be able to detect the CDRW
drive. In which case, you will have to connect the USB cable
directly to the USB port of your computer system.
1 Power on your computer. Wait until Windows has fully loaded.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the CD-ReWritable drive and the power
outlet
3 Turn on the power. The power indicator should turn on at this time.

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4 Connect the CD-ReWritable drive to the PC’s USB slot with the USB
cable.
5
Your computer system will automatically detect the presence of your
new CD-ReWritable drive. Proceed to the Software Installation
procedure for your operating system.
Note: This CD ReWritable drive must be horizontally
installed and operated.

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Driver Installation
Windows 98
1 Power on your computer and wait until Windows has fully loaded.
2 Power on your CD-RW drive FIRST, and then plug the USB cable from
the back of the CD-RW drive into your computer’s USB port.
3 Your computer should find the new hardware and bring up the “Add
New Hardware Wizard” window. Press the “Next” button.

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4 Select the “Search for best drive” option and press the “Next”
button.
5
Put a check box on “Specify a location”, and uncheck everything
else. Then hit the “Browse” button and select “A:\Win98&2000”
where A is your floppy drive letter. Then press the “Next” button.

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6 Press “Next” after it has found your new hardware drivers.
7 Press “Finish” to complete your new hardware driver installation.
8 You should now see a new drive letter under “My Computer”.

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Windows Me
1 Power on your computer and wait until Windows has fully loaded.
2 Power on your CD-RW drive FIRST, and then plug the USB cable from
the back of the CD-RW drive into your computer’s USB port.
3 Your computer should find the new hardware and bring up the “Add
New Hardware Wizard” window. Press the “Next” button.
4 Select the “Specify the location” option and press the “Next”
button.

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5
Put a check box on “Specify a location”, and uncheck everything
else. Then hit the “Browse” button and select “A:\WinME” where A
is your floppy drive letter. Then press the “Next” button.
6 Press “Next” after it has found your new hardware drivers.

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7 Press “Finish” to complete your new hardware driver installation.
8 You should now see a new drive letter under “My Computer”.
Windows 2000
1 Power on your computer and wait until Windows has fully loaded.
2 Power on your CD-RW drive FIRST, and then plug the USB cable from
the back of the CD-RW drive into your computer’s USB port.

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3 Your computer should find the new hardware and bring up the “Found
New Hardware Wizard” window. Press the “Next” button.
4 Select the “Search for a suitable drive” option and press the “Next”
button.