Panasonic CF-VDM Series User manual

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Printed in Japan
HS1006-0
DFQX5638ZA
ENGLISH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction....................................................5
Handling Precautions....................................6
Using the Drive...............................................8
Using the Software ......................................12
Troubleshooting...........................................18
Specifications...............................................20
DEUTSCH
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Einführung....................................................21
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zum Gebrauch .......22
Gebrauch des Laufwerks ............................24
Gebrauch von Software...............................28
Störungsbehebung......................................34
Technische Daten ........................................36
FRANÇAIS
INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION
Introduction..................................................37
Précautions de manipulation......................38
Utilisation du lecteur ...................................40
Utilisation du logiciel...................................44
Dépannage....................................................50
Spécifications...............................................52
日本語
取扱説明書
保証書付き （日本国内向け）
はじめに................................................................
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安全上のご注意.....................................................
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使用上のお願い.....................................................
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ドライブを使う.....................................................
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ソフトウェアを使う.............................................
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困ったときの Q&A..............................................
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仕様........................................................................
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保証とアフターサービス.....................................
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DVD MULTI Drive Pack
DVD MULTI ドライブパック
CF-VDM742U
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RA-
DIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNUNG!
DIESES PROUKT ERZEUGT LASERSTAHLUNG.
DURCHFÜHRUNG ANDERER VORGÄNGE ALS DER HIER ANGEGEBENEN
KANN ZU GEFÄHRLICHER STRAHLUNG FÜHREN.
REPARATUREN DÜRFEN NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL
DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN.
AVERTISSEMENT!
CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER.
L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE RÉGLAGES OU L’EXÉCUTION DE
PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUE CELLES SPÉCIFIÉES ICI PEUVENT PROVOQUER
UNE EXPOSITION À DES RADIATIONS DANGEREUSES.
NE PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DE RÉPARER SOI-MÊME.
CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D’ENTRETIEN À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.
注意！
本装置はレーザ利用機器です。
ご注意 - ここに規定した以外の手順による制御や調整は、危険なレーザ放射の被
曝をもたらします。分解や修理は行わないでください。
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
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For U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: 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 equip-
ment 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 communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. 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 separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv-
er is connected.
Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a
computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device is Class B verified to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules when used with Pan-
asonic Notebook Computer.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Compliance Notice - CE Mark
This equipment is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Direc-
tive
listed below:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive with amendment 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC EMC Directive with amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Übereinstimmungserklärung - CE-Marke
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Anforderungen der unten angegebenen EC-Direktive:
73/23/EEC Niederspannungsdirektive mit Abänderung 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC EMC-Direktive mit Abänderungen 92/31/EEC und 93/68/EEC
Avis de comformité - Marque CE
Cet équipement est conforme aux conditions des Directives de la Commission européenne
mentionnées ci-dessous:
73/23/EEC Directive sur la basse tension y compris la modification 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC Directive CEM y compris les modifications 92/31/EEC et 93/68/EEC
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Thank you for purchasing the DVD MULTI Drive Pack for the Panasonic CF-74 notebook
computer series*1.
This drive connects to the computer through the multimedia pocket.
Store this manual in a safe place after reading it.
*1For information about the computer(s) for which the DVD MULTI Drive Pack can be used, refer
to the Operating Instructions of your computer, catalogs, etc.
Introduction
Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
WinDVD™is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
DVD MULTI Drive Pack ...............1 Operating Instructions................1
NOTE
The DVD MULTI Drive Pack may also be referred to as the drive.
In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.
• “WinDVD™ 5 (OEM Version)” as “WinDVD”
• “B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC” as “B’s Recorder”
• “B’s CLiP 6” as “B’s CLiP”
This manual explains the procedure for default settings. The procedure may differ
according to the settings.
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Handling Precautions
Do not expose the drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke, or
tobacco smoke. Doing so can shorten the life of the drive lens.
We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.
(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)
When opening/closing the tray
When the computer is on, use the eject button ( page 8) or eject through Windows.
When is displayed on the notification area, right-click and click [Eject] to eject a
disk.
Eject disks only as described above.
When inserting or removing a disk, be careful not to touch the lens of the drive.
Do not leave the tray open and do not touch the lens.
The lens and disk can become dusty in some conditions. It may cause malfunction in
reading or writing.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position.
Never insert a foreign object such as a paper clip into the drive.
Doing so may cause malfunction.
Do not place items other than disks on the tray.
Do not access the drive until after the tray is closed and the multimedia pocket device
indicator is off.
While the drive is being accessed
Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause the disk to shift position and this may damage the disk, or cause
the drive to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disk, close the application
before opening the drive or removing the disk.
Drive Handling Care
Do Not Look Into the CD/DVD Drive
Looking directly at the internal laser light source may result in damage to eyesight.
Do Not Use Disks That Are Cracked or Deformed
Because the disks rotate at high speeds, damaged disks may break apart causing injury.
Disks that are not round and disks that have been repaired using adhesives are similarly
dangerous, and so should not be used.
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Do not use deformed, warped, or irregularly shaped disks.
Reading of disk may not be possible depending on the disk conditions (cracks, dirt,
modification, data recording quality, copy protection, recording equipment/software that
was used to create the disk, etc.)
Before using a disk, carefully read the operating/handling instructions and package of
the disk.
If the disks are not handled appropriately, they may become dirty or scratched. Further-
more the writing speed may get slower and the data may not be correctly written on or
read from the disk. Other damage may cause a drive failure.
Note the following precautions.
• Do not touch the disk surface (the side with no printing).
• Keep the disk surface clean and free from dirt, dust, fingerprints and scratches.
• Do not write on the surface of the disk with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument.
• Do not attach stickers to disks.
• Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of disks.
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Do not place or store disks in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or
dust.
• If a disk is brought from a cold to a warm location, condensation may form on the
disk. For read-only disks, wipe off the condensation using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth be-
fore using the disk. For recordable/rewritable disks, wait until the condensation dries.
•When not using disks, keep them in their protective cases or cartridges.
To clean disks
<For read-only disks>
Wipe disks with a dry, soft cloth from
the center toward the edge.
If disks get very dirty, wipe with a
moist, soft cloth from the center toward the edge, then wipe again with a dry cloth to
take up remaining moisture.
<For recordable/rewritable disks>
Use the Panasonic disk cleaner to clean these disks.
Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.
How to hold a disk
Disk Handling Care
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Using the Drive
Refer to “Multimedia Pocket” in the Reference Manual included with your computer for
details on how to insert and remove the drive.
Inserting/Removing the Drive
Preparations
Confirm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [start] - [Control Panel] -
[Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/
ATAPI controllers] - [Primary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Perform
this setting if it has not yet been made.
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Press the eject button (A) and slowly
pull out the tray.
3
Insert/Remove the disk.
To insert
Set the disk with the label side up and press the
center of the disk until it clicks in place.
To remove
Press on the center spindle (B) and carefully lift up the edge of the disk.
4 Close the tray.
Do not press the eject button.
Setting a Disk
NOTE
To remove a disk when the computer is powered off, insert a pointed object (e.g.,
the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a pencil or ballpoint pen) into the emer-
gency hole (C). Pushing it to the end allows the tray to come out. (The position of
the emergency hole depends on the drive.)
If the vibration of the drive is excessive, check the disk. If the disk is normal and is
inserted correctly, set [CD/DVD Drive Speed] to [Low] in the [Main] menu of the
Setup Utility ( Reference Manual “Setup Utility”).
When using B’s Recorder, select writing speed [8x] or less to minimize vibration.
For AutoPlay CD:
•
If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from standby or hiber-
nation, remove the disk from the drive and then reinsert it after waiting 15 seconds.
• An AutoPlay CD may start during file access depending on the status of the disk.
When playing back video from a disk, playback may not be smooth in some condi-
tions.
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Information
NOTE
[Confirm Region] appears when the DVD-Video has only one region code and the
drive is set for another region code.
([Confirm Region] may not appear with some DVD-Video disks. To check the cur-
rent region code and the number of remaining times of changing the code, right-
click on the WinDVD screen and click [Setup] - [Region].)
You can change the region code setting up to five times including the initial setting.
Be extremely careful because you cannot change the region code anymore after the
fifth change, even if you reinstalled the operating system.
Any problem resulting from illegal changing or altering of the region code is the
user’s responsibility.
CAUTION
If the drive is not accessed for 30 seconds, the drive motor will automatically be shut
down to reduce the power consumption. When the drive is accessed again, the drive motor
is turned on. In this case, reading of the disk data will take approximately 30 seconds.
Power-saving Mode
To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files;
Use “WinDVD” preinstalled in the computer.
Region Code Setting
DVD-Video are allocated to region codes according to where they are sold. To play a
DVD-Video, the player’s software and the drive must have the corresponding region code.
e.g.,
For U.S.A. and Canada: “1”
For Europe: “2”
The region code of the drive is not set at purchase. The operation depends on the DVD-
Video that is first played.
• DVD-Video with a specific region code:
The drive will automatically be set at the same region code as the DVD-Video.
•DVD-Video with multiple region codes:
[Confirm Region] appears. Select the region code and click [OK]. Play now begins.
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Using the Drive
Writing to Disks
Read the instructions on the disk package carefully.
With DVD-RAM, you can write or rewrite as with the hard disk using Explorer, without
using the writing software. (DVD-RAM driver is required. Refer to page 13 on how to
install the software.)
Writing software is required to write data to a disk other than DVD-RAM.
Use “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” preinstalled in the computer.
Be sure to use disks conforming to the proper write speeds. ( page 20)
If the write operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the AC
adaptor. If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut, the write
operation may end in failure.
You can read from/write to the following disks.
You can read from the following disks.
*1 DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.
*2 Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.
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<CD-R>
HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.
<CD-RW/High-Speed CD-RW>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
<Ultra-Speed CD-RW>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
<DVD-R>
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.
<DVD-RW>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
Victor Company of Japan, Limited
<DVD-RAM>
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.
<+R / +RW>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
<+R DL>
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
Recommended disks for writing
• The quality of written data depends on the disk.
<DVD-R for General>
1X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-2X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
<DVD-RW>
1X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
1-2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-6X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
<DVD-RAM>
2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-3X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-5X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
<+R>
1-2.4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
<+R DL>
2.4X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
8X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
<+RW>
1-2.4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
DVD disks you can use for writing
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Using the Software
Do not install the software using a drive other than this drive. Be sure to insert this
drive into your computer, and then insert the disk for installation. ( page 13)
Close all other software application before running the Setup program for the soft-
ware applications for added safety.
Log on to Windows as an administrator.
CAUTION
NOTE
To play a DVD-Video, use “WinDVD” preinstalled in the computer. For more infor-
mation, refer to the Operating Instructions and Reference Manual of the computer.
Depending on the computer, preparatory steps may be necessary before installation.
Before installing the application, be sure to read the Operating Instructions and
Reference Manual of the computer.
Install the software application contained in the Product Recovery DVD-ROM (supplied
with the computer): “DVD-RAM Driver”
Recording software (DVD-RAM Driver)
Using operations similar to those used with Explorer, this software enables data to be
written on DVD-RAM disks.
Recording software (B’s Recorder GOLD)
Using operations similar to those used with Explorer, this software enables data to be
written on CD and DVD disks. (Manufacturer: B.H.A.)
Packet writing software (B’s CLiP)
This system-resident writing software enables data to be moved, saved and deleted by
means of drag & drop operations, which are just like those performed with floppy disks,
without having to start up any other software. (Manufacturer: B.H.A.)
DVD-Video play software (WinDVD)
This easily operated DVD player is used to play DVD titles or video CDs.
(Manufacturer: InterVideo, Inc.)
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DVD-RAM Driver
After installing DVD-RAM Driver, you can use a DVD-RAM disk.
For more information, refer to the Online Manual of DVD-RAM Driver ( below).
Installing DVD-RAM Driver
1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Set “Product Recovery DVD-ROM” (supplied with the computer) in the drive.
3At the confirmation message, click [OK].
[Utility Setup tool] screen will appear (allow some time for disk recognition).
When the setup program will not run automatically, input [x:\setuputil.exe]*1in [start]
- [Run] and click [OK].
*1 “x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.
4Click [DVD-RAM Software Setup].
5Click [Driver and Formatter Setup].
6At the welcome screen, click [Next].
7The License Agreement screen appears. Carefully read the agreement, then click [Yes].
8At [Choose Destination Location] screen, do not change the setting, and click [Next].
9At [Select Program Folder] screen, do not change the setting, and click [Next].
10 At [Start Copying Files] screen, click [Next].
11 After installation, add a check mark for [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then
click [Finish].
The computer will restart automatically.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [Using DVD-RAM
disc].
NOTE
DVDForm can be used only when logging on with administrator authority. (
page 17)
To access the Online Manual
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B’s Recorder / B’s CLiP
“B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD/DVD recording software applications developed
by B.H.A Corporation.
B’s Recorder:
Enables you to create a data/music/video CD/DVD and to copy a CD/DVD.
B’s CLiP:
Enables you to copy or erase files and folders.
For further information, refer to the software’s online manual ( page 16).
Applicable Media
CD-R*2
CD-RW
DVD-RAM*2*3
DVD-R*2
DVD-RW*4
+R*2
+R DL*2
+RW
*2You can use on B’s Recorder only, and cannot read from or write to the disk using B’s CLiP.
*3
If you write to DVD-RAM using B’s Recorder, the DVD-RAM will become “read only”disk.
To write to such a DVD-RAM disk using an application other than B’s Recorder, physical
formatting is required ( page 17).
*4You cannot read from or write to DVD-RW created using DVD recorders.
About Copies
When you write to disks or back up software, ensure that you do not infringe upon any
copyrights.
It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use.
Using the Software
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B’s Recorder
Be sure to shut down B’s Recorder before you log off Windows.
Otherwise B’s Recorder may not start normally when you log on to Windows next
time. In this case, restart the computer.
B’s CLiP
B’s CLiP is not compatible with fast user switching (the and icons disappear
from the notification area). If you want to continue using B’s CLiP after switching
users, log off all users, and then relog on to Windows.
Do not remove the media immediately after reading or writing, or just after the Win-
dows reading/writing message disappears.
When is displayed on the notification area, the computer will not enter standby
automatically.
Do not add the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive] in [Properties] -
[Recording] of the CD/DVD drive, otherwise you cannot write to the disk using B ’ s
CLiP.
You can format DVD-RW disks in UDF1.5/UDF2.0/UDF2.01 format on this com-
puter. However, you cannot use the disks on DVD recorders.
B’s CLiP
You can use B’s CLiP when or is displayed on the notification area.
: No disk is inserted or the inserted disk is not formatted using B’s CLiP.
: The inserted disk has been formatted using B’s CLiP.
: The drive is not connected.
Running B’s Recorder / B’s CLiP
B’s Recorder
You can run B’s Recorder using either of the following procedures.
Double-click (B’s Recorder main window) / (launcher window) on the
desktop.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [B’s Re-
corder GOLD8] (B’s Recorder main window) / [TaskGate] (launcher window).
Usage Precautions
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Using the Software
To write a file to a DVD-RAM disk, logical formatting is required.
It is possible to write a file to a logically formatted DVD-RAM disk in the same way
as writing to a floppy disk or hard disk.
For details, refer to the online manual of “DVD-RAM Driver” ( page 13).
NOTE
If you write using B’s Recorder, because the format is different, it will no longer
be possible to write using applications other than B’s Recorder. To enable writing,
physical formatting is required ( page 17).
Using DVD-RAM Disk
To access the Online Manual
B’s Recorder
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s Recorder GOLD8 BASIC] - [DOC] -
[User Manual] (user’s manual) / [TaskGate] (TaskGate manual).
B’s CLiP
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [B.H.A] - [B’s CLiP] - [User’s Manual].
Formatting +RW disks on B’s CLiP may seem to finish in a very short time. Howev-
er the “background formatting” is performed to format the non-formatted segments.
Therefore, the multimedia pocket device indicator is on.
During background formatting;
• You can read from or write to a disk.
• You can remove the disk even while the multimedia pocket device status indicator
is on.
Right-click on the notification area and click [Eject] to remove the disk.
• If the disk is removed before completely formatted, the background formatting will
restart when the disk is returned to the drive. Background formatting will continue
until the formatting is complete.
• To carry the computer, right-click on the notification area and click [Eject] to
remove the disk.
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1Log on to Windows as an administrator.
2Set the DVD-RAM disk to be formatted in the drive.
3Click [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [DVDForm].
4Click in [Format Type] to select the format, and click [Start].
• [Volume label]
When UDF format has been selected, input the volume label.
When the volume label is not input, it will be set automatically.
• [Execute physical format]
Inspect all sectors on the disk, and execute replacement processing of bad sectors.
(Normally, it is not necessary to select this.)
Logical formatting
Formatting software and drivers required to conduct each type of formatting have been
installed in this computer.
When formatting is executed, recorded data is erased and can no longer be read.
Back up data as required.
Before starting up formatting software, close all application software that uses
DVD-RAM disks.
CAUTION
Logical formatting type
There are two types of formatting for DVD-RAM disks: UDF (Universal Disk For-
mat) and FAT32.
We recommend that you choose the formatting type depending on the application.
• UDF1.5
Standard format for DVD-RAM. Data with large file sizes (images or audio data)
can be read and written at high speed. We recommend this format when using DVD-
RAM for storing data.
• UDF2.0
This format is used for DVD video recorders conforming to “Video Recording Stan-
dards” as established by the DVD Forum, or for PC recording software conforming
to the same standards.
• FAT32 format*5
A format supported by Windows 95(OSR2) / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP.
DVD-RAM disks in FAT32 format cannot be used on Windows 95 (other than
OSR2) /Windows NT.
*5When reading with a device on which an OS other than Windows XP has been installed, it is
necessary to have a drive and a driver that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
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Troubleshooting
The computer does not recog-
nize the drive
Check the settings by following the instructions in
“Preparations” ( page 8).
Is the drive properly mounted in the multimedia
pocket?
Restart the computer.
The Multimedia pocket device
status indicator does not light
Is the disk loaded on the tray correctly?
( page 8)
Cannot play disk or read data
from it
Is the disk bent, scratched, or dirty?
An error may occur if, after the tray has been closed
or operation has been resumed from the standby/hi-
bernation modes, the drive is accessed before the
Multimedia Pocket device status indicator goes
off. Also, an error may occur if the drive is accessed
by the application software automatically. In a case
like this, remove the disk, re-insert it, and try again.
“B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP”
do not work properly
Install “DVD-RAM Driver”. ( page 13)
Is writing software other than “B’s Recorder” or
“B’s CLiP” installed?
Uninstall the writing software other than “B’s
Recorder” or “B’s CLiP.”
Be sure to disable writing to CDs.
Right-click [(x:)]*1in [start] - [My Computer], click
[Properties] - [Recording], then remove the check
mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive].
(Remove the check mark for [Enable CD recording
on this drive] every time a new user is added.)
*1 “x” is the drive letter. You can change the letter to
suit your preference.
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Cannot eject disk Turn on the computer.
To remove a disk when
the computer is powered
off, insert a pointed object
(e.g., the bent-out tip of a
paper clip, or the tip of a pencil or ballpoint pen)
into the emergency hole (A). Pushing it completely
to the end will free the tray so that it can be pulled
out. (The position of the emergency hole differs
depending on the drive.)
When using a software such as B’s CLiP that
controls the disk removal, remove the disk while
referring to the software’s operating instructions.
If a disk with fingerprints or other dirt is used, you
may not be able to remove it. Use a clean disk.
(page 7)
The disk tray does not close
Do not touch the eject button when closing the tray.
Other disk operation problems Use another drive or media.
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Specifications
*1 The data transfer rate of DVD per 1X speed is 1,350 KB/s.
The data transfer rate of CD per 1X speed is 150 KB/s.
*2 If an unbalanced disk (e.g., a disk with which the balance has been displaced from the center) is
inserted, the speed may become slower if there are large vibrations while the disk is rotating.
*3 Depending on the disk, the writing speed may become slower.
*4 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as
fewer GB.
*5 Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.
*6 DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used.
*7 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes.
Item Description
Operating voltage range DC 5 V ± 0.25 V
Drive Data
Transfer
Rate*1
Reading*2 DVD-ROM: 8X (Max.), CD-ROM: 24X (Max.)
Writing*3 CD-R: 8X/8-12X/8-16X/8-24X
CD-RW: 4X
High-Speed CD-RW: 4X/8X/10X
Ultra-Speed CD-RW: 8X/10X
DVD-R: 1X/2X/2-4X/2-6X/2-8X
DVD-RW: 1X/2X/2-4X
DVD-RAM: 2X/3X/3-5X
+R: 2.4X/2.4-4X/2.4-6X/2.4-8X
+R DL: 2.4X
+RW: 2.4X/2.4-4X
Supported
Disks/
Format*4
Reading DVD-ROM (4.7 GB, 8.5 GB, 9.4 GB, 17 GB), DVD-Video,
DVD-R (1.4 GB, 3.95 GB, 4.7 GB), DVD-R DL (8.5 GB),
DVD-RW*5 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), DVD-
RAM*6 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 2.6 GB, 5.2 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB),
+R (4.7 GB), +R DL (8.5 GB), +RW (4.7 GB), CD-Audio,
CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-RW,
CD TEXT, CD-EXTRA
Writing DVD-R (1.4 GB, 4.7 GB for General), DVD-RW*5 (1.4 GB,
2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), DVD-RAM*6 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB,
4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), +R (4.7 GB), +R DL (8.5 GB), +RW (4.7
GB), CD-R, CD-RW
Buffer underrun error prevention function Supported
Cache memory 2 MB*7
Interface Conforms to enhanced IDE (ATAPI) standard
Dimensions (width × depth × height) 132 mm × 144 mm × 20.0 mm {5.2" × 5.7" × 0.8"}
Weight Approx. 220 g {0.49 lb.}
Operating temperature/
Humidity range
5 °C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}/
30 % RH to 80 % RH (no condensation)
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