Plextor PlexWriter 40/12/40A, Installation And User Manual

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Section 1. Getting Started
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PlexWriter 40/12/40A Installation and Users Manual
About Software
In order to create CD-R and CD-RW discs you will need to have mastering, packet
writing, or duplication software installed on your computer system. If you purchased
a retail kit from Plextor, you’ll get software packages that include this software.
For details on the various software packages for writing to CD-R or CD-RW, please
visit the web sites of the companies whose software you are interested in, refer to
their user’s manuals, or look at the help option within the software. A list of various
software packages that you can use with your Plextor drive can be found in the
Support/Compatibility section of www.plextor.com.
Precautions
Like the rest of your computer system, your PlexWriter requires reasonable care in
its installation and use.
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Keep the area around your drive clean from dust, smoke, and other contaminants.
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Do not allow moisture or liquids, including water or cleaning fluids, to touch the
drive. Thinner, benzene, or alcohol-based solvents can mar your drive’s surface.
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Do not drop or jolt the drive.
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Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing the cover may
expose you to harmful electrical voltages or the laser beam. For your safety,
entrust service to Plextor-authorized service personnel only.
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Keep your CDs free of dirt or other contaminants, by storing them in jewel cases.
Use only industry-standard discs. Do not insert dirty, warped, poorly balanced, or
cracked discs into the drive.
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Do not clean discs using a circular motion. Instead, use a radial motion: start at
the center of the disc and proceed to the outer edge.
CAUTION: Install your PlexWriter horizontally. Plextor does not guarantee the drive’s
performance in a vertical position.