Plextor PX-504UF Installation and Users Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ..............................................................................1
About this Manual...........................................................................1
Meet Your PX-504UF.....................................................................2
What the PX-504UF Does...........................................................2
Features of the PX-504UF...........................................................2
Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-504UF ..........................4
What You Can Do with the PX-504UF.......................................5
What’s In the Box ...........................................................................5
Save Your Box!...........................................................................6
PX-504UF Drive Features and Controls .........................................7
Front Panel ..................................................................................7
Rear Panel ...................................................................................9
About Software .............................................................................11
Software for the PC ...................................................................11
Software for the Macintosh .......................................................11
For More Details about Software ..............................................12
Precautions ....................................................................................12
2. Installing Your PX-504UF..........................................................13
Determine Your Computer’s Operating System............................14
Determine What Interface to Use ..................................................14
Connect the PX-504UF Drive .......................................................15
Record the Serial Number and TLA Code ................................15
Install the Drive in Your Windows Computer...........................15
Identifying Cables and Ports .....................................................17
If You Have Windows 98SE and FireWire ...............................18
If You Have Windows 98SE and USB......................................18
Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized ..............................................19
Switching Between USB and IEEE 1394 Interfaces .....................20
If You’re Using FireWire ..............................................................21
If You Have a Macintosh ..............................................................21
3. Using Your PX-504UF ................................................................23
What Media to Use........................................................................23
DVD Media...............................................................................23
CD-ROM Media........................................................................24
Plextor-Recommended Media...................................................24
Summary of Contents for PX-504UF
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