Section 3. Installing and Using Software
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PlexWriter 8/8/24U Installation and Users Manual
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Using the PlexWriter on a Macintosh:
Whether using the PlexWriter as a standard CD-ROM or as a CD-R or CD-
RW device, you will need additional drivers or software besides those that
are part of the Macintosh operating system. You will need to purchase this
software separately. The software compatibility list is available from
Plextor’s web site at www.plextor.com.
Before installing any software, check that the USB cable connection between your
PlexWriter and the computer is correct, and the PlexWriter is recognized by your
system.
Install Applications Software
Installing applications software lets you take advantage of the PlexWriter’s ability to
record on CD-R or CD-RW media. You’ll find these applications in the SimpliCD
and Roxio software supplied by Plextor.
Applications software lets you use your PlexWriter drive in exciting new ways.
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Packet writing software: This type of application lets you use your PlexWriter
as an enormous floppy drive. You can drag and drop files straight to a CD-R or
CD-RW disc. (Roxio includes packet writing software; SimpliCD does not.)
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Mastering software: Mastering software is used to create specific disc formats
such as data, audio, video, mixed mode, etc. Both SimpliCD and Roxio include
this software.
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Duplication software: This software lets you copy CDs.
NOTE: If you use a CD-R disc with packet writing software, you can’t use that disc
later with mastering software (and vice versa). CD-RW discs also must be used with
either one type of software or the other. You can, however, erase a CD-RW disc and
use it again—and once a disc is erased, you can use it with either type of software.
SimpliCD
SimpliCD from Oak Technologies contains software for mastering and duplication.
It has three main applications:
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SimpliCD Copy: Lets you make an identical copy of any disc. It makes exact
copies of any data, audio or video CD.
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SimpliCD Recorder: This component of SimpliCD lets you make CDs
containing audio, video and slide shows, including audio discs playable in your
car or home stereo. You can also make digital audio files (MP3, WAV or WMA)
from audio CDs.
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SimpliCD ROM: Lets you save your computer files onto recordable CD media
to create computer data discs, for archiving or distributing data. SimpliCD ROM
is easily accessed as a folder on your desktop and within Windows Explorer.
