Panasonic CF-VDR291U User manual

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Pack
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW ドライブパックドライブパック
ドライブパックドライブパック
ドライブパック
CF-VDR291U
FJ1204-0
DFQX5515ZA
Printed in Japan
Introduction ...........................................4
Usage Precautions................................5
Using the Drive......................................7
EASY MEDIA CREATOR .....................11
WinDVD................................................16
Troubleshooting..................................19
Specifications......................................20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ENGLISH
Einführung...........................................21
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zum Gebrauch .. 22
Gebrauch des Laufwerks ...................24
EASY MEDIA CREATOR .....................28
WinDVD................................................33
Störungsbehebung .............................36
Technische Daten ...............................38
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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DEUTSCH
Introduction .........................................39
Précautions d’utilisation ....................40
Utilisation du lecteur ..........................42
EASY MEDIA CREATOR .....................46
WinDVD................................................51
Dépannage ..........................................54
Spécifications......................................55
INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION
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FRANÇAIS
はじめにはじめに
はじめにはじめに
はじめに ................................................................
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安全上のご注意安全上のご注意
安全上のご注意安全上のご注意
安全上のご注意 ....................................................
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使用上のお願い使用上のお願い
使用上のお願い使用上のお願い
使用上のお願い ....................................................
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ドライブを使うドライブを使う
ドライブを使うドライブを使う
ドライブを使う ....................................................
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EASY MEDIA CREATOR
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WinDVD
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困ったときの困ったときの
困ったときの困ったときの
困ったときの Q&A
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仕様仕様
仕様仕様
仕様 ........................................................................
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保証とアフターサービス保証とアフターサービス
保証とアフターサービス保証とアフターサービス
保証とアフターサービス ....................................
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取扱説明書取扱説明書
取扱説明書取扱説明書
取扱説明書
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日本語日本語
日本語日本語
日本語
保証書付き（日本国内向け）
・ この取扱説明書と保証書をよくお読みのうえ、
正しくお使いください。特に「安全上のご注
意」（57ページ）は、ご使用前に必ずお読みい
ただき、安全にお使いください。お読みになっ
たあとは、保証書と一緒に大切に保管し、必要
なときにお読みください。
・ 保証書は「お買い上げ日・販売店名」などの記
入を確かめ、販売店からお受け取りください。

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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 RADIATION
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.
VARNING
Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisnig specificerats, kan användaren
utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen for laserklass 1.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE1

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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 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 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 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.
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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Thank you for purchasing the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Pack for the Panasonic CF-
29 notebook computer series.
This drive connects to the computer through the multimedia pocket.
Store this manual in a safe place after reading it.
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Pack*
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Operating Instructions ............ 1
Utility Disc*2.............................. 1
Introduction
*1The DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive Pack may also be referred to as the drive.
*2This contains the programs used to install “EASY MEDIA CREATOR™ 7 (hereafter, EASY ME-
DIA CREATOR)” and “WinDVD™5 (OEM Version) (hereafter, WinDVD).”
NOTE
[Illustration in this manual]
Windows XP indicates Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Operating System.
Windows 2000 indicates Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional Operating System.
Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Roxio, the Roxio logo, EASY MEDIA CREATOR and DirectCD are trademarks of Roxio, Inc. which
may be registered in some jurisdictions.
WinDVD™is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Windows XP
This manual explains the procedure for default settings. The procedure may differ
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Usage Precautions
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in a
read or write malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the
tray.
Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause it to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, do not open the drive
or remove the disc until the application has been closed.
After the tray closes or the computer resumes operation from the standby/hibernation
modes, do not access the drive until the multimedia pocket device status indicator
goes off.
Do not expose the drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, i.e. oil smoke, or
tobacco smoke. Doing so could 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.)
Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the drive. Doing so could cause it to
malfunction.
Do not use any discs that have become deformed, warped, or are not completely round.
In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be
used.
When the drive is installed, do not use an external drive (CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM
drive, etc.).
For AutoPlay CDs:
• If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from the standby or hiber-
nation modes, remove the disc from the drive, then reinsert the disc again after a 15
second wait.
• An AutoPlay CD may start during file access, depending on the status of the disc.

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Handling Discs with Care:
Before using discs, carefully read through the Operating Instructions, the instructions for
handling the discs, and whatever is written on the disc packaging.
If the discs are not handled properly, they may become dirty or scratched, the writing speed
may be reduced or data may not be recorded or played back properly. Other damage may
result including drive failures.
Keep the following precautions.
Do not touch the data surface (the side opposite the side with the title printed on it) or
recording surface.
Keep the disc surfaces clean and free from dirt, dust and fingerprints, and do not allow
them to become scratched.
Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument nor
paste any paper to it.
Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.
If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the
disc. Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
When discs are not actually being used, make sure to keep them inside their protective
cases or cartridges.
If the disc becomes dirty, clean it with the followings.
Usage Precautions
To remove dirt from a disc
<For read-only discs>
Wipe a disc with a dry, soft cloth from
the center toward the edges.
If the disc heavily gets dirty, wipe a disc
with a moist, soft cloth from the center toward the edges, and then wipe it again with a
dry cloth to take up remaining moisture.
<For recordable/rewritable discs>
Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to clean these discs.
Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other such cleaners under any circumstances.

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Using the Drive
Refer to “Multimedia Pocket” in the Reference Manual included with your computer for
details on how to install and remove the drive.
Installing/Removing a Device
Preparations
Windows XP
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] - [Secondary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Per-
form this setting if it has not yet been made.
Windows 2000
Confirm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control
Panel] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers] -
[Secondary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Perform this setting if it has
not yet been made.

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Using the Drive
Center Holder
Eject Button
Label side up
1Power on your computer.
2Open the disc tray.
Press the eject button and slowly pull out the tray.
If the drive has not been accessed within 30 seconds, the drive motor will automatically shut
down to reduce the power consumption. When the drive is accessed once again, the power
of the drive motor is turned on. However, approximately 30 seconds are required until data
is actually read from the disc.
Power-saving Mode
Setting a Disc
3Place a disc.
①Place the disc with the label facing upward in the drive.
②Push down until the center holder clicks.
<Removing a disc>
Place a finger on the center holder and lift up on the edge of the disc.
4Close the disc tray.
Close the tray without touching the eject button.
CAUTION
After the tray closes, do not access the drive until the Multimedia Pocket device
status indicator goes off.
If the vibration of the drive is excessive, check to see if the disc is inserted correctly,
and check that the disc is in good condition. If the disc is good and inserted correctly,
set [CD/DVD Drive Speed] or [CD Drive Speed] to [Low] in the Setup Utility. (This
setting does not work for the DVD disc when using CF-29C****** and CF-
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Information
To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software using the
Utility Disc (included).
For information on how to install the software, refer to page 16.
<Using PC Cards>
If the PC Card does not work, there may be no interrupt request (IRQ) line available.
Deactivate unnecessary equipment using in the Setup Utility.
CD-RW discs cannot be read with other drives* unable to accommodate CD-RW discs.
* Consult with the manufacturer of each drive.
When playing back movies from a disc, note that smooth playback may not be possible
in some cases.
About Regions Setting
DVD-Videos usually have a region code that is fixed according to the region where they
are sold. In order to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the
drive must match that of the DVD-Video.
<Example>
For U.S.A. and Canada: “1”
For Europe: “2”
This drive’s region code is not set at the time of shipment from the factory. Therefore,
operations will differ depending on the first DVD-Video played.
In the case of a DVD-Video with a specific region code:
The drive and player software will automatically be set to the same region code as the
DVD-Video.
In the case of a DVD-Video with multiple region codes:
[Confirm Region] appears. Select region code of the drive and the player software, and
select [OK]. Play now begins.
([Confirm Region] may not appear for some DVD-Videos. To confirm the current re-
gion code of the drive and the number of settings remaining, right-click on the WinDVD
screen and select [Setup] - [Region].)
CAUTION
The region code of the drive can be set a total of five times, including the initial
setting. Proceed very carefully, because after the fourth change has been made, the
region code set last is fixed and no further changes can be made.
The user must take responsibility for any trouble that results from illegally changing
or altering the region code.

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When writing to CD-R/RW discs
Read the instructions on the disc package carefully.
Using the Utility Disc (included), install the CD-R/RW writing software on your com-
puter. For information on how to install the software, refer to page 11.
Be sure to use discs 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.
Depending on the disc, the quality of the write operation may not be so good. We rec-
ommend using any of the following discs.
Recommended Discs:
<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.
NOTE
[Confirm Region] will also be displayed if a DVD-Video with one region code is
inserted into a drive for which another region code has already been set.
Using the Drive

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EASY MEDIA CRAETOR is CD writing software application developed by Roxio, Inc.
Here, explanations are given on general information about EASY MEDIA CRAETOR, the
installation procedure, and how to access the online manual. Refer to the online manual
concerning the detailed use of the software application.
General Information
EASY MEDIA CREATOR
What you can do with this software application
• Creation of music CDs and data CDs (CD-R/RW): Use Creator Classic utility.
• Creation of back-up CDs: Use Disc Copier utility.
• Creation of CD labels, etc.: Use Label Creator utility.
• Writing files to CD-R and CD-RW discs like writing to floppy disks, etc.: Use Drag-
to-Disc Utility.
• Using Creator Classic, restore the files or folders from the discs whose data has been
divided into a multiple number of discs for backup or from the encrypted discs: The
Roxio Retrieve utility (included) automatically starts up from these discs.
Applicable CD Media
• CD-R (CD-Recordable: one-time writable CD media)
Once data has been written into an area, you cannot return that area to its unused status.
• CD-RW (CD-ReWritable: rewritable CD media)
Written data can be deleted and new information can be added.
NOTE
For details on the functions of the software application and CD media, refer to the
online manual of the application as well.
EASY MEDIA CRAETOR is not pre-installed in the computer. To install the software ap-
plication, follow the procedure below.
If you accidentally delete EASY MEDIA CRAETOR, or if you use the product recovery
CD-ROMs and completely return the computer to factory condition, follow the procedure
below to reinstall the software application.
Before Installation
Windows XP
1Select [start] - [My Computer], and select [(x:)] with the right button.
(“x”is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.)
2Select [Properties] - [Recording], then delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording
on this drive].
(Delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive] every time a new user
is added.)
3Select [OK].
Installing EASY MEDIA CREATOR

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EASY MEDIA CREATOR
CAUTION
1GB of free space on the hard disk is needed to install all the components of
EASY MEDIA CREATOR.
Close all other software application before running the Setup program for EASY
MEDIA CRAETOR for added safety.
Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.
1Insert the drive into the multimedia pocket. ( “Multimedia Pocket”)
2Set the Utility Disc in the drive.
3At [Utility Setup tool] screen, select [Easy Media Creator Setup].
<When the [Utility Setup tool] is not run automatically>
Windows XP
In [start] - [Run], input [x:\setuputil] and select [OK].
Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Run], input [x:\setuputil] and select [OK].
(“x”is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.)
4Select your language at [Choose Setup Language], then select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
During the installation, you will be required to agree the License Agreement. After
reading the agreement, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then select
[Next].
5Select [Finish].
6A message appears advising that the computer must be restarted. Select [Yes].
When the installation completes, remove the Utility Disc from the drive.
Select on the Drag-to-Disc screen, and select [Settings].
①Select [Advanced Eject Settings], and select [UDF version on current disc] in
[Nonrewritable Media] and [Rewritable Media].
②Select [OK].
③Select [OK].
The above settings are required to use discs containing data written using Drag-to-
Disc with Roxio’s DirectCD5 which has been installed on another computer.
NOTE
Depending on the computer, preparatory steps may be necessary before installa-
tion. Before installing the application, be sure to read the Operating Instructions
or Reference Manual of the computer.
Installation

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Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Basic Edition].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Basic Edition].
You can run each utility from the [Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Basic Edition] screen. You
can also run each utility by following the procedure below.
Creator Classic
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Roxio] - [Creator Classic].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Roxio] - [Creator Classic].
Disc Copier
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Roxio] - [Disc Copier].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Roxio] - [Disc Copier].
Label Creator
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Roxio] - [Label Creator].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Roxio] - [Label Creator].
Drag-to-Disc
Drag-to-Disc will automatically start up after EASY MEDIA CREATOR has been in-
stalled or when Windows starts up.
To restart Drag-to-Disc after exiting:
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Roxio] - [Drag-to-Disc].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Roxio] - [Drag-to-Disc].
Roxio Retrieve
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Roxio] - [Roxio Retrieve].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Roxio] - [Roxio Retrieve].
Running EASY MEDIA CREATOR

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EASY MEDIA CREATOR
<When using Drag-to-Disc>
In the following cases, first log off and then log back on.
When [Drag-to-Disc drive] does not appear on the menu even after right-clicking the
file and selecting [Send to].
When an error message is displayed after right-clicking the file and selecting [Send to]
- [Drag-to-Disc drive]
Do not use Drag-to-Disc to write data on a disc which was formatted using software other
than Drag-to-Disc. You may not be able to write data on the disc using any other software.
When a CD cannot be formatted with Drag-to-Disc, try formatting it with the administrator
authority.
<Only for CF-29CR***** and CF-29DR***** model>
EASY MEDIA CREATOR will not start up if the resolution setting is left at 800 ×600.
To use EASY MEDIA CREATOR, set the resolution to 1024 ×768 by following the
steps below.
1Log on to Windows with the administrator authority.
2Right-click on the desktop, and select [Properties] - [Settings] - [Advanced] - [Monitor].
3Delete the check mark from [Hide modes that this monitor cannot display].
If operations are to be performed by another user, first log off, and then have the user
concerned log back on.
4Right-click on the desktop, select [Properties] - [Settings], and set the resolution on
1024 ×768.
When the resolution has been set to 1024 ×768, the whole screen is scrolled by operating
the mouse. Since the touch screen will not work properly, use the touch pad or external
mouse.
To shut down EASY MEDIA CREATOR, set the resolution to 800 ×600.
Cautions on Use
After running each utility, you can access the online manual.
Creator Classic
Select [Help] from the menu, and them select [Creator Classic Help Center].
Disc Copier
Select [Help] from the menu, and them select [Disc Copier Help Center].
Label Creator
Select [Help] from the menu, and them select [Label Creator Help Center].
Drag-to-Disc
Select on [Drag-to-Disc] screen.
Roxio Retrieve
Select on the top left of the corner, and then select [Roxio Retrieve Help Center].
How to access the Online Manual

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If EASY MEDIA CREATOR does not operate properly, we recommend carefully read-
ing the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.
Then install the latest Windows Service Pack.
If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
About Copies
When writing to CD-R/RW, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights.
It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use.
When backing up software, make sure that you are not infringing any software copy-
rights for that product.
For more information, refer to the following URL.
http://www.roxio.com/
(As of December 1, 2004)
Information

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You can run WinDVD using either of the following procedures.
Double-click on the desktop.
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [InterVideo WinDVD] - [InterVideo WinDVD].
<How to access the online manual>
Select “?” of the WinDVD control panel.
Running WinDVD
Installing WinDVD
WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback.
Here, you will find explanations and general information on the installation procedure and
how to access the online manual.
WinDVD
CAUTION
Close all other software application before running the Setup program for WinDVD
for added safety.
Log on with the administrator authority.
Depending on the computer, preparatory steps may be necessary before installation. Before
installing the applications, be sure to read the Operating Instructions or Reference Manual
of the computer.
1Insert the drive into the multimedia pocket. ( “Multimedia Pocket”)
2Set the Utility Disc in the drive.
3At [Utility Setup tool] screen, select [WinDVD Setup].
<When the [Utility Setup tool] screen is not run automatically>
Windows XP
In [start] - [Run], input [x:\setuputil] and select [OK].
Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Run], input [x:\setuputil] and select [OK].
(“x”is the drive letter. You can change the letter to suit your preference.)
4Select [Next] at the Welcome Message.
5After reading the “License Agreement”*1, select [Yes] if you agree to the terms.
*1Refer to the “LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT”on the Operating Instructions of the
computer.
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NOTE
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode, or switch the display by pressing
Fn + F3 while WinDVD is running.
Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive indicator is blinking immediately
after the computer was started up.
During video playback, do not perform the following.
Ejecting the disc
Using other applications or the Command Prompt
Changing the settings of the screen properties
If you maximize the video display window, you can return to the original window
size by double-clicking over the images.
When the number of display colors is increased, a message appears and the DVD
cannot be played:
Reduce the number of display colors.
Right-click on the desktop, and click [Properties] - [Settings] - [Advanced] -
[Troubleshoot], and maximize the value of Hardware acceleration.
Immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on
the operating environment or DVD video (images or sounds are disrupted).
In the Extended Desktop or simultaneous (internal/external) display mode, there are
times when images or video are not displayed correctly.
During a prolonged period of rapid advance, the pause mode may be established at
some point. If this happens, exit WinDVD, and restart.
Before using the capture function in WinDVD, first remove the checkmark from
[Use Hardware Decode Acceleration].
(To display the [Use Hardware Decode Acceleration] setting screen, right-click on
the WinDVD screen, and select [Setup] - [Video].)
Take steps to ensure that no other player software is allowed to coexist with WinDVD.
It may not be possible to play images properly if any player software other than WinDVD
is installed. There are some DVD-Videos available on the market that work by install-
ing their own player software when they are played. In the case of such a DVD, be
absolutely sure to abort the installation of the player software as soon as the installation
start screen appears. If the software is installed by mistake and the images cannot be
played properly, take the following action and see if it remedies the situation.
Specify WinDVD if the DVD's player software settings enable WinDVD to be
specified for playing the DVD.
Uninstall the DVD's player software which has been installed.
(Refer to the DVD-Video's instructions for the name of the player software which
is to be uninstalled.)
Windows XP
Uninstall the player software by selecting [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Re-
move Programs].
Windows 2000
Uninstall the player software by selecting [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -
[Add/Remove Programs].

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About the Playback of a DVD Created with the DVD Recorder, etc.
Playable DVD media: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW
However, the following restrictions apply.
In order to play DVD-R and DVD-RW, they must be finalized (a process that enables it to
play on other DVD players etc.). For information on the finalizing method used by your
DVD recorder, refer to its operating instructions.
DVD-RW recorded in the VR format can be played with the administrator authority only.
Depending on the DVD recorder or the manufacturer of the media used for creation, it
may not be playable.
Media in which digital broadcasts have been recorded using copyright management tech-
nologies such as CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) or CPRM (Content
Protection for Recordable Media) cannot be played back.
WinDVD
SUPPORT INFORMATION
If WinDVD does not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help
file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.
If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, follow the steps below to contact InterVideo, Inc.
1Double-click the icon, and start Internet Explorer.
2Access http://www.intervideo.com/
3Select [Support] - [Customer Service] - [Support Request Form].
4Select [Language] and select the language.
5Fill out the form and select [Submit].

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Check the settings by following the instruc-
tions in “Preparations”. ( page 7)
Is the drive properly mounted in the multi-
media pocket?
Restart the computer.
Is the disc loaded on the tray correctly?
Is the disc bent, scratched, or dirty?
An error may occur if, after the tray has been
closed or operation has been resumed from
the standby/hibernation modes, the drive is
accessed before the Multimedia Pocket de-
vice 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 disc, re-insert it,
and try again.
Is the computer powered on?
To remove a disc when the computer is
powered off, insert a sharp object (e.g., the
bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a
ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole.
Pushing it completely to the end will free
the tray so that it can be pulled out.
If a disc with fingerprints or other dirt is
used, you may not be able to remove it. Use
a clean disc. ( page 6)
After another disc has been inserted and data
has been written on it, insert the original
disc again or restart the computer.
Did you touch the eject button when you
close the tray?
Is an external drive (CD-ROM drive, DVD-
ROM drive, etc.) connected?
When the drive is installed, do not use an
external drive (CD-ROM drive, DVD-
ROM drive, etc.).
Troubleshooting
The computer does not recognize the
drive
The Mulitmedia Pocket device status in-
dicator does not light
Cannot play disc or read data from it
Cannot eject disc
Data written by Drag-to-Disc cannot be
read by another computer
The disc tray does not close
The computer hangs or restarts
Emergency Hole

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Description
DC 5V ± 0.25 V
DVD-ROM (4.7 GB*1, 8.5 GB*1, 9.4 GB*1, 17
GB*1), DVD-R*2(1.4 GB*1, 3.95 GB*1, 4.7
GB*1), DVD-RW*2(1.4 GB*1, 4.7 GB*1, 9.4
GB*1), DVD-RAM*2*3(1.4GB*1, 2.6GB*1, 2.8
GB*1, 4.7 GB*1, 5.2 GB*1, 9.4 GB*1)
CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R, Photo CD, Video
CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-RW, CD-TEXT
+R (4.7 GB*1)*2, +RW (4.7 GB*1)*2
8x speed (Max.)
24x speed (Max.)
4x speed, 8x speed, 10-16x speed, 10-24x speed
4x speed
4x speed, 8x speed, 10x speed
10x speed, 10-16x speed, 10-24x speed
Supported
2MB*8
Conforms to enhanced IDE (ATAPI) standard
130 mm × 150 mm × 23.7mm
{5.2" × 6.0" × 1.0"}
Approx. 310 g {0.68lb.}
5°C to 35 °C {41 °F to 95 °F}/
30 % RH to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Specifications
*11 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as
fewer GB.
*2Read only.
*3In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs can be used.
*4If an unbalanced disc (i.e., a disc with which the balance has been displaced from the center) is
inserted, the speed may become slower if there are large vibrations while the disc is rotating.
*5The data transfer rate of DVD per 1x speed is 1,350 KB/s.
*6Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.
*7The data transfer rate of CD per 1x speed is 150 KB/s.
*81 MB = 1,048,576 bytes.
Item
Operating voltage range
Drive Supports DVD
CD
Others
DVD-ROM read*
4
*
5
CD-ROM read*
4
*
7
CD-R write*6*7
CD-RW write*7
High Speed
CD-RW write*7
Ultra-Speed
CD-RW write*7
Buffer underrun error prevention function
Cache memory
Interface
Dimensions (width × depth × height)
Weight
Operating temperature/
Humidity range
Data
transfer
rate