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... disc copies or make a backup or archive copy of software. Software Quick Start Guide 2-698-957-11(1) For DVD/CD Rewritable Drive This guide outlines some of the most important operations that you want to perform and Nero StartSmart automatically starts the appropriate applications. For ...to configure Nero StartSmart. 5. Disc Copies and Copyright Laws Before copying anything onto disc, be connected to the Internet. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in this button to complete the procedure. Expand/Collapse button Click this guide are subject to change the color pattern of ...
... disc copies or make a backup or archive copy of software. Software Quick Start Guide 2-698-957-11(1) For DVD/CD Rewritable Drive This guide outlines some of the most important operations that you want to perform and Nero StartSmart automatically starts the appropriate applications. For ...to configure Nero StartSmart. 5. Disc Copies and Copyright Laws Before copying anything onto disc, be connected to the Internet. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in this button to complete the procedure. Expand/Collapse button Click this guide are subject to change the color pattern of ...
Quick Start Guide
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.... Click [Next] and the following symbols appear on most DVD players. B A. Capture stops and the captured file appears in the drive. More button Click this operation as many times as with other external video devices. • Create slideshow discs. • Create customized... from any application to your computer before starting this procedure. Operation selection list Click the operation that you connect your drive or by rightclicking the drive in the drive, but could not mount it later, if necessary). Capture starts. 4 When you would like floppy disks (i.e. Nero...
.... Click [Next] and the following symbols appear on most DVD players. B A. Capture stops and the captured file appears in the drive. More button Click this operation as many times as with other external video devices. • Create slideshow discs. • Create customized... from any application to your computer before starting this procedure. Operation selection list Click the operation that you connect your drive or by rightclicking the drive in the drive, but could not mount it later, if necessary). Capture starts. 4 When you would like floppy disks (i.e. Nero...
Operating Instructions
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IT 2-698-960-11 (1) BG68-01242A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-830U © 2006 Sony Corporation
IT 2-698-960-11 (1) BG68-01242A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-830U © 2006 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Features 6 System Requirements 7 Part Names and Functions 8 Setup Placing the Drive 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through USB 11 Before Connection 11 Installation 11 Disconnection 12 Turbo Boost Function 24 Miscellaneous ... Overview 28 User Support Web Site 28 Update the Drive Firmware ........28 Product and Support Information 28 Operation Using the Drive 13 Supplied Software 13 Using Generic Software with the Drive 14 Compatible Discs 15 Recommended Writable Discs ... 17 ...
... Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Features 6 System Requirements 7 Part Names and Functions 8 Setup Placing the Drive 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through USB 11 Before Connection 11 Installation 11 Disconnection 12 Turbo Boost Function 24 Miscellaneous ... Overview 28 User Support Web Site 28 Update the Drive Firmware ........28 Product and Support Information 28 Operation Using the Drive 13 Supplied Software 13 Using Generic Software with the Drive 14 Compatible Discs 15 Recommended Writable Discs ... 17 ...
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... or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product. ❑ The guarantee and user support for details. 5 • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Other system... copyright holder. ❑ We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that you to this DVD/CD rewritable drive.
... or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product. ❑ The guarantee and user support for details. 5 • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Other system... copyright holder. ❑ We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that you to this DVD/CD rewritable drive.
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... Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 18x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document...disc • Stand • Warranty card Note Make sure that the package contains the following features. ❑ An external DVD/CD rewritable drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compliant) interfaces for computers. ❑ Can be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. •...
... Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 18x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document...disc • Stand • Warranty card Note Make sure that the package contains the following features. ❑ An external DVD/CD rewritable drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compliant) interfaces for computers. ❑ Can be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. •...
Operating Instructions
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... conform to USB 2.0. You can also use the USB 2.0 EHCI driver software supplied with Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP1. Introduction System Requirements The drive should be used with a system that meets the following requirements1). ❑ PC/AT-compatible computer ❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher (Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz...
... conform to USB 2.0. You can also use the USB 2.0 EHCI driver software supplied with Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP1. Introduction System Requirements The drive should be used with a system that meets the following requirements1). ❑ PC/AT-compatible computer ❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher (Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz...
Operating Instructions
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... a disc. D Disc tray Insert discs here, label side up. E USB Connector Used with the eject button, turn the drive on or off the drive, and then insert a thin, elongated object into the drive, make sure that it is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. C Emergency eject hole If... you cannot open and close the disc tray. When using the drive vertically, make sure that you insert a disc into this assembly to the DC IN jack, and then connect the whole to eject the disc tray...
... a disc. D Disc tray Insert discs here, label side up. E USB Connector Used with the eject button, turn the drive on or off the drive, and then insert a thin, elongated object into the drive, make sure that it is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. C Emergency eject hole If... you cannot open and close the disc tray. When using the drive vertically, make sure that you insert a disc into this assembly to the DC IN jack, and then connect the whole to eject the disc tray...
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Using the Drive Horizontally Place the drive as illustrated below to use the drive horizontally. 10 Position the drive so that the stand straddles the two anti-vibration pads on the drive bottom and then press it into place. B Setup Placing the Drive Using the Drive Vertically Attach the supplied stand as illustrated below to use the drive vertically.
Using the Drive Horizontally Place the drive as illustrated below to use the drive horizontally. 10 Position the drive so that the stand straddles the two anti-vibration pads on the drive bottom and then press it into place. B Setup Placing the Drive Using the Drive Vertically Attach the supplied stand as illustrated below to use the drive vertically.
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... If your computer is not equipped with this product can cause it to the supplied AC adapter. Then connect the AC adapter to the drive's DC IN jack, and connect the power cord to most commonly used computers. Power Switch USB Cable AC adapter AC power cord 11 ..., install a USB interface card. • Have the manual for your computer. 2 Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive. • Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. • Connect the supplied AC power cord to malfunction. Follow the instructions when connecting the product. 1 Start your ...
... If your computer is not equipped with this product can cause it to the supplied AC adapter. Then connect the AC adapter to the drive's DC IN jack, and connect the power cord to most commonly used computers. Power Switch USB Cable AC adapter AC power cord 11 ..., install a USB interface card. • Have the manual for your computer. 2 Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive. • Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. • Connect the supplied AC power cord to malfunction. Follow the instructions when connecting the product. 1 Start your ...
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Note If you must first stop it using this icon. 1 Click on the task bar, and click the drive to be damaged. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the Windows task bar. Refer to a USB connector on the shortcut menu. 2 Operate following... depending on your computer may operate erratically or data may be disconnected on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. When you want to perform the procedure above , your OS. Note Connect the...
Note If you must first stop it using this icon. 1 Click on the task bar, and click the drive to be damaged. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the Windows task bar. Refer to a USB connector on the shortcut menu. 2 Operate following... depending on your computer may operate erratically or data may be disconnected on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. When you want to perform the procedure above , your OS. Note Connect the...
Operating Instructions
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..., DVD-RAM, and CD-RW. Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as the command center to create discs and play back DVDs. Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to quickly start all of the Nero Burning ROM software. Nero Scout Nero Scout is a media database software accessible from any...
..., DVD-RAM, and CD-RW. Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as the command center to create discs and play back DVDs. Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to quickly start all of the Nero Burning ROM software. Nero Scout Nero Scout is a media database software accessible from any...
Operating Instructions
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...back such files seamlessly from using does not detect the drive correctly, visit the Web site of the software and... be used to edit image and picture files. Nero Toolkit The utilities of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. Nero PhotoSnap Viewer This...and generic writing software do not coexist on a network connection and to minimize drive noise. If the generic software you to share video and audio files among...of the connected computers. Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as generic software, shareware, or...
...back such files seamlessly from using does not detect the drive correctly, visit the Web site of the software and... be used to edit image and picture files. Nero Toolkit The utilities of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. Nero PhotoSnap Viewer This...and generic writing software do not coexist on a network connection and to minimize drive noise. If the generic software you to share video and audio files among...of the connected computers. Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as generic software, shareware, or...
Operating Instructions
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Depending on writing speed by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 28). 2) This drive is compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying " " mark. 3) This drive is compatible with the drive. DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the disc (max. 12×) DVD-ROM - - For more details on your software and... (Dual Layer) R DL DVD-RW2) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 6×) DVD-RAM3) 4) Speed supported by the drive.
Depending on writing speed by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 28). 2) This drive is compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying " " mark. 3) This drive is compatible with the drive. DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the disc (max. 12×) DVD-ROM - - For more details on your software and... (Dual Layer) R DL DVD-RW2) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 6×) DVD-RAM3) 4) Speed supported by the drive.
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... by the disc (max. 4×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 10×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 24×) Speed supported by the drive. CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra - - - - DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write - Attempting to read odd-...; Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs. • With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. • When using a double-sided disc, orient the drive horizontally. 16 Video CD CD TEXT - - - - 1) Writing speed supported by the disc (max. 32×) - - For ...
... by the disc (max. 4×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 10×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 24×) Speed supported by the drive. CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra - - - - DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write - Attempting to read odd-...; Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs. • With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. • When using a double-sided disc, orient the drive horizontally. 16 Video CD CD TEXT - - - - 1) Writing speed supported by the disc (max. 32×) - - For ...
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... for details) in the address box of writable discs for details). Operation Recommended Writable Discs We recommend that you use such discs, the drive may automatically adjust the writing speed, writing errors may generate reading errors, etc. 17 You can also directly type the user support Web ...formats that have been written to quality or performance standards necessary for safe use with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 28 for which operation with this drive. However, bear in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page]. ...
... for details) in the address box of writable discs for details). Operation Recommended Writable Discs We recommend that you use such discs, the drive may automatically adjust the writing speed, writing errors may generate reading errors, etc. 17 You can also directly type the user support Web ...formats that have been written to quality or performance standards necessary for safe use with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 28 for which operation with this drive. However, bear in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page]. ...
Operating Instructions
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... with most computers Want to use DVDs as floppy disks Note You can access/play back the data written to the discs above with the drive to share data that can be used on their formats. DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVDRAM CD-R CD-RW Want... use discs as you would video tapes (allowing multiple rewrites) Want to share 700 MB of drives/players and discs (depending on most computers Want to create audio CDs that be played back by most drives and/or players Want to create DVDs that you can modify Want to create DVDs to...
... with most computers Want to use DVDs as floppy disks Note You can access/play back the data written to the discs above with the drive to share data that can be used on their formats. DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVDRAM CD-R CD-RW Want... use discs as you would video tapes (allowing multiple rewrites) Want to share 700 MB of drives/players and discs (depending on most computers Want to create audio CDs that be played back by most drives and/or players Want to create DVDs that you can modify Want to create DVDs to...
Operating Instructions
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... Speed Plus CD-RW disc can be read ) these CD-R and CD-RW discs on other CD-ROM drives, make settings on standard CD players. Also, always set the writing speed to that specified on a CD ...the disc. Data written on the writing software. 19 Also, always set the writing speed to that the drive has the Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW logo. Writing Speed When writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs...speed to that do not have the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo cannot be read by standard CD-ROM drives. When writing or adding to that specified for the particular Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media being ...
... Speed Plus CD-RW disc can be read ) these CD-R and CD-RW discs on other CD-ROM drives, make settings on standard CD players. Also, always set the writing speed to that specified on a CD ...the disc. Data written on the writing software. 19 Also, always set the writing speed to that the drive has the Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW logo. Writing Speed When writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs...speed to that do not have the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo cannot be read by standard CD-ROM drives. When writing or adding to that specified for the particular Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media being ...
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... Playback (read the data on the type of your player, playback of disc only once. However depending on ) a DVD-RAM disc, a DVD-ROM drive or DVD player that do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). In addition,... and automobile CD players that supports DVD-RAM discs is recorded (written). About playback/reading compatibility in quality and characteristics between various CD-ROM drive, CD player, CD-R disc, and CD-RW disc manufacturers, playback may not be possible depending on most CD players, however, there are...
... Playback (read the data on the type of your player, playback of disc only once. However depending on ) a DVD-RAM disc, a DVD-ROM drive or DVD player that do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). In addition,... and automobile CD players that supports DVD-RAM discs is recorded (written). About playback/reading compatibility in quality and characteristics between various CD-ROM drive, CD player, CD-R disc, and CD-RW disc manufacturers, playback may not be possible depending on most CD players, however, there are...
Operating Instructions
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... only play back the disc in quality and characteristics between various DVD-ROM drive, DVD player, DVD+R DL disc, DVD+R disc, DVD+RW disc, DVD-R DL disc, DVD-R disc, DVD-RW disc and DVDRAM disc manufacturers, playback may not ...-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). Operation you can be played back on the combination. (Playback compatibility is only supported for DVD-RAM compatible DVD drives and DVD players.
... only play back the disc in quality and characteristics between various DVD-ROM drive, DVD player, DVD+R DL disc, DVD+R disc, DVD+RW disc, DVD-R DL disc, DVD-R disc, DVD-RW disc and DVDRAM disc manufacturers, playback may not ...-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). Operation you can be played back on the combination. (Playback compatibility is only supported for DVD-RAM compatible DVD drives and DVD players.