Section 3. Installing and Using Software
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PlexWriter 12/4/32 Operation Manual
Install Plextor Applications Software
Windows 95, 98, and NT can immediately operate your PlexWriter drive as a
CD-ROM device (reader) and permit the drive to be recognized by the computer’s
operating system. In order to take advantage of the PlexWriter’s ability to record on
CD-R or CD-RW media, however, you will also need packet writing and mastering
applications software on your PC. You can also check the compatibility list on the
Plextor web site at www.plextor.com, for software that supports the PlexWriter
under other operating systems. You will need to purchase this software separately.
If you purchased your PlexWriter as part of a Plextor kit and you have a PC, much of
the software you need is included. Plextor has developed several utilities to help you
get the most from your PlexWriter drive.
Plextor Manager 2000
This unique suite of audio management and drive control applications puts you in the
CD driver’s seat. A variety of distinctive modules allow you to listen to, record and
even create your own playlists using a standard and digital audio file formats. Rip the
finest quality audio using digital audio extraction at high speed. Need to make a
duplicate CD? A simple mouse click and you’re done. Control every aspect of the
drive from spinup and spindown timeout to eject lock. Plextor Manager 2000 also
gives you information on the drive’s configuration and the media inserted into it.
See the Plextor Manager User’s Manual for details.
CD Res-Q
For backup and disaster recovery, CD Res-Q lets you create an image of your hard
disk drive on secure, reliable CD-R media. By spanning CDs, you can back up your
entire hard drive. Additional features include making a CD bootable, choice of
compression, hard drive or image file integrity verification, and more.
NOTE: CD Res-Q backup works only with Plextor CD-R and CD-RW drives. You can
restore from any drive.
Get CD Res-Q™ Directly from Plextor!
If your drive’s bundle doesn’t include CD Res-Q™, this software is available
for purchase directly from Plextor. To purchase CD Res-Q by phone, please
call us at 408-980-1838 ext. 4.
To purchase CD Res-Q by email, send your request to [email protected].
Type: CD RES-Q REQUEST in the subject line. You will also need to include
the serial number of your drive.
