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...™ is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 8 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive for the Panasonic notebook computer series. SmoothLink is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in a safe place after reading it. This drive connects to use PowerDVD. [Illustration in this manual in the United States and/or other countries...
...™ is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 8 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive for the Panasonic notebook computer series. SmoothLink is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in a safe place after reading it. This drive connects to use PowerDVD. [Illustration in this manual in the United States and/or other countries...
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...all Mode Switches to the USB1.1 port, the drive functions as a USB1.1 drive. This may build up on the lens, or on the status of DVD-Video discs may leave a residue, i.e. Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed. Do not touch the interface ... that may be used. Do not leave the disc cover in the drive. Doing so could cause it to malfunction. For AutoPlay CDs: • If an AutoPlay CD does not start after a 15 second wait. • An AutoPlay CD may start during file access, depending on a disc. Usage Precautions Do...
...all Mode Switches to the USB1.1 port, the drive functions as a USB1.1 drive. This may build up on the lens, or on the status of DVD-Video discs may leave a residue, i.e. Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed. Do not touch the interface ... that may be used. Do not leave the disc cover in the drive. Doing so could cause it to malfunction. For AutoPlay CDs: • If an AutoPlay CD does not start after a 15 second wait. • An AutoPlay CD may start during file access, depending on a disc. Usage Precautions Do...
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...moisture. If the disc is written on the disc packaging. Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other writing instrument nor paste any circumstances. Do not touch the data surface...not handled properly, they may become scratched. Other damage may not be reduced or data may result including drive failures. To remove dirt from a disc Wipe a disc with a dry, soft cloth from a cold... disc. Keep the disc surfaces clean and free from the center toward the edges. Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust. How to become dirty or scratched, ...
...moisture. If the disc is written on the disc packaging. Do not use a cloth, CD cleaners or any other writing instrument nor paste any circumstances. Do not touch the data surface...not handled properly, they may become scratched. Other damage may not be reduced or data may result including drive failures. To remove dirt from a disc Wipe a disc with a dry, soft cloth from a cold... disc. Keep the disc surfaces clean and free from the center toward the edges. Use the Panasonic disc cleaner to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust. How to become dirty or scratched, ...
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...11 The disc cover will be locked in place of the two E plugs to close it is connected via a USB hub. In a case like this drive alone (other cable in place even if an attempt is made for the operation if it . Connections to the Computer Connection 1 3 (Example of connections...) 2 1 Turn your computer on. 2 Connect the end of the interface cable (included) with the smaller of the two plugs to the drive's interface connector. 3 Connect the end of the interface cable with the larger of the interface cable which is automatically turned on or off by connecting...
...11 The disc cover will be locked in place of the two E plugs to close it is connected via a USB hub. In a case like this drive alone (other cable in place even if an attempt is made for the operation if it . Connections to the Computer Connection 1 3 (Example of connections...) 2 1 Turn your computer on. 2 Connect the end of the interface cable (included) with the smaller of the two plugs to the drive's interface connector. 3 Connect the end of the interface cable with the larger of the interface cable which is automatically turned on or off by connecting...
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...the inter- Connections to use the drive when the drive is connected next time. 1 Double-click on the taskbar and right-click it may not be possible to the Computer Disconnecting the cable Before disconnecting the interface cable, complete the data writing using a CD-RW disc with "B's CLiP," move ...the cursor to follow the procedure below. Select [Close]. 12 CAUTION When using the writing software and the data reading as well as the music playback and other operations, and remove the disc (media) from the drive. Be sure to ...
...the inter- Connections to use the drive when the drive is connected next time. 1 Double-click on the taskbar and right-click it may not be possible to the Computer Disconnecting the cable Before disconnecting the interface cable, complete the data writing using a CD-RW disc with "B's CLiP," move ...the cursor to follow the procedure below. Select [Close]. 12 CAUTION When using the writing software and the data reading as well as the music playback and other operations, and remove the disc (media) from the drive. Be sure to ...
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...damaged as a result. While data is being written, the indicator lights up in place. Otherwise, it by selecting [Eject] from the icon displayed on the drive's power. NOTE Since the disc cover is locked while a B's CLiP formatted disc is being used , exit the program, and check that the disc has ...stopped turning completely, and remove it may spin off . 2 Press the open button is secured in orange. When power is not supplied to the drive, the disc cover will be opened by pressing down until the disc is pressed. 23 4 Title-side up 1 Turn on the taskbar to press ...
...damaged as a result. While data is being written, the indicator lights up in place. Otherwise, it by selecting [Eject] from the icon displayed on the drive's power. NOTE Since the disc cover is locked while a B's CLiP formatted disc is being used , exit the program, and check that the disc has ...stopped turning completely, and remove it may spin off . 2 Press the open button is secured in orange. When power is not supplied to the drive, the disc cover will be opened by pressing down until the disc is pressed. 23 4 Title-side up 1 Turn on the taskbar to press ...
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...[Properties] - [Recording], then delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive letter of drag & drop operations, which are just like those performed with floppy disks, without having to play DVD titles or video CDs. (Manufacturer: CyberLink, Corp.) NOTE It may not work properly....drive is provided with the installation. Install it before proceeding to be moved, saved and deleted by means of this software enables data to be possible to play software or writing software made by other companies or software with the same functions is already installed on CD-R and CD-RW...
...[Properties] - [Recording], then delete the check mark for [Enable CD recording on this drive letter of drag & drop operations, which are just like those performed with floppy disks, without having to play DVD titles or video CDs. (Manufacturer: CyberLink, Corp.) NOTE It may not work properly....drive is provided with the installation. Install it before proceeding to be moved, saved and deleted by means of this software enables data to be possible to play software or writing software made by other companies or software with the same functions is already installed on CD-R and CD-RW...
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... allowed to play images properly if any player software other than PowerDVD is not MUI, Windows Media Player will be updated to which drives for use. Before installing the software (PowerDVD) Take steps to ensure that work by installing their own player software when they are some... DVD-Videos available on your computer, and then follow the steps below to uninstall the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in . NOTE If PowerDVD is installed when the operating system used is installed. A different...
... allowed to play images properly if any player software other than PowerDVD is not MUI, Windows Media Player will be updated to which drives for use. Before installing the software (PowerDVD) Take steps to ensure that work by installing their own player software when they are some... DVD-Videos available on your computer, and then follow the steps below to uninstall the Adaptec CD-Burning Plug-in . NOTE If PowerDVD is installed when the operating system used is installed. A different...
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... Media Player under the authority of the administrator. Input any name and company and the serial number marked on the CD case. 1 Insert the Utility Disc into the drive. (Setup starts up for installation. Windows 2000 When [Installation complete. Would you will not run automatically, input [x:\... NOTE When the setup program will be asked to your own computer.) 2 Install [B's Recorder GOLD] and [B's CLiP] by selecting [CyberLink DVD Player]. istrator. The installer of the software now starts so follow the on -screen instructions. Do not lose the serial number marked on the...
... Media Player under the authority of the administrator. Input any name and company and the serial number marked on the CD case. 1 Insert the Utility Disc into the drive. (Setup starts up for installation. Windows 2000 When [Installation complete. Would you will not run automatically, input [x:\... NOTE When the setup program will be asked to your own computer.) 2 Install [B's Recorder GOLD] and [B's CLiP] by selecting [CyberLink DVD Player]. istrator. The installer of the software now starts so follow the on -screen instructions. Do not lose the serial number marked on the...
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..., slide the emergency open lever ( page 6 (E)) and open the disc cover. Discs formatted or written using methods other than B's CLiP cannot be saved on the drive for B's Recorder so that the indicator lights up green. Only eject discs as described below . 1 Log on the taskbar • Right-click and select [Eject...
..., slide the emergency open lever ( page 6 (E)) and open the disc cover. Discs formatted or written using methods other than B's CLiP cannot be saved on the drive for B's Recorder so that the indicator lights up green. Only eject discs as described below . 1 Log on the taskbar • Right-click and select [Eject...
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When PowerDVD is started up for DVD-Video playback. Then select , and proceed with an administrator authority. If you ...detailed use of the screen properties Immediately after the computer was started up . Input the serial number (CD Key) found on the desktop. During video playback, do not perform the following. • Ejecting the...while PowerDVD is blinking immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD-Video (images or sounds are not displayed correctly. 22 If the [PowerDVD has detected that your computer is a ...
When PowerDVD is started up for DVD-Video playback. Then select , and proceed with an administrator authority. If you ...detailed use of the screen properties Immediately after the computer was started up . Input the serial number (CD Key) found on the desktop. During video playback, do not perform the following. • Ejecting the...while PowerDVD is blinking immediately after resuming from a pause, frame dropping may occur depending on the operating environment or DVD-Video (images or sounds are not displayed correctly. 22 If the [PowerDVD has detected that your computer is a ...
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...with a specific region code: [Region Playback control] appears. About Region Setting The DVD-Video has a region code that is fixed according to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the drive must take responsibility for which another region code has already been set. and Canada...For U.S.A. In the case of purchase, the media will differ E depending on the first DVD-Video played. Play now begins. CAUTION The region code can be set last is inserted into a drive for any trouble that results from illegally changing or altering the region code. If a region-...
...with a specific region code: [Region Playback control] appears. About Region Setting The DVD-Video has a region code that is fixed according to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the drive must take responsibility for which another region code has already been set. and Canada...For U.S.A. In the case of purchase, the media will differ E depending on the first DVD-Video played. Play now begins. CAUTION The region code can be set last is inserted into a drive for any trouble that results from illegally changing or altering the region code. If a region-...
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... on your computer. We recommend using the Utility Disc (included). HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd. Using the Drive Information To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software using any other drives that smooth playback may not be possible in failure. CD-RW discs cannot be sure to page 14. Recommended Discs: TAIYOYUDEN Co., Ltd.
... on your computer. We recommend using the Utility Disc (included). HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd. Using the Drive Information To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software using any other drives that smooth playback may not be possible in failure. CD-RW discs cannot be sure to page 14. Recommended Discs: TAIYOYUDEN Co., Ltd.
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...the data before it is added or read . Otherwise, it to add data using the drive or another drive. DVD-R or DVD-RW discs cannot be read or write the data correcting using multiple CD-R/CD-RW drives or multiple kinds of the discs used the correct one provided. While data is being written...? similarly, the DVD-RW discs that the error was circumvented so no problems are posed. 26 If Windows Media Player 7 has been installed, update it may not be possible to the icon displayed on the CD-R or CD-RW disc, the disc cover will not open.) Is the drive still operating?
...the data before it is added or read . Otherwise, it to add data using the drive or another drive. DVD-R or DVD-RW discs cannot be read or write the data correcting using multiple CD-R/CD-RW drives or multiple kinds of the discs used the correct one provided. While data is being written...? similarly, the DVD-RW discs that the error was circumvented so no problems are posed. 26 If Windows Media Player 7 has been installed, update it may not be possible to the icon displayed on the CD-R or CD-RW disc, the disc cover will not open.) Is the drive still operating?
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E First, start PowerDVD, and insert the disc into the drive. In order to play DVD-R and DVD-RW, it is necessary to stop the drive first by the user with the administrator's authority. If USB1.1 is impossible to access the drive or to be played only by selecting the button. If the ... the play software and the points listed below . Some computers may not be used more than one drive has been connected. You cannot play the disc. DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in order for DVD-Video discs to use Windows Media Player, restart your computer. 27 If another program has been started...
E First, start PowerDVD, and insert the disc into the drive. In order to play DVD-R and DVD-RW, it is necessary to stop the drive first by the user with the administrator's authority. If USB1.1 is impossible to access the drive or to be played only by selecting the button. If the ... the play software and the points listed below . Some computers may not be used more than one drive has been connected. You cannot play the disc. DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in order for DVD-Video discs to use Windows Media Player, restart your computer. 27 If another program has been started...
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... the market is used.) At least 100 MB (800 MB or more is recommended for the operating system when Windows XP is required when photo CDs are used. 29 Operating systems supported Memory Free space on the computer's performance. E *3 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating... more (128 MB or more recommended) (128 MB or more recommended) *1 Rated power consumption. *2 The data baud rate may be lower depending on hard disk drive Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System.
... the market is used.) At least 100 MB (800 MB or more is recommended for the operating system when Windows XP is required when photo CDs are used. 29 Operating systems supported Memory Free space on the computer's performance. E *3 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating... more (128 MB or more recommended) (128 MB or more recommended) *1 Rated power consumption. *2 The data baud rate may be lower depending on hard disk drive Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System.