Section 2. Connecting Your PlexWriter
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PlexWriter 40/12/40U Installation and Users Manual
Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized
After installation, make sure the PlexWriter drive is recognized by your computer.
To check whether it is recognized:
To see if the drive is recognized in Windows:
1.
Turn the computer ON. After the computer boots up, you should see the
Windows display.
2.
Open Windows Explorer or My Computer and ensure there is an icon for the
PlexWriter. The PlexWriter may be D: or E: or another designator.
3.
In Windows 98SE, or Me, once the system comes up click the Start button, then
Settings, then Control Panel, then double-click on System icon, then click on
Device Manager tab. Click the + sign next to the CD-ROM heading and look at
the PLEXTOR CD-R PX-W4012TA entry underneath.
-or-
In Windows XP or 2000, right-click on the My Computer icon and select
Properties. Click on the Hardware tab, then click on the Device Manager button.
Click the + sign next to the CD-ROM heading and look at the PLEXTOR CD-R
PX-W4012TA entry underneath.
4.
If your USB controller has a yellow diamond with an exclamation point (!),
contact your PC or motherboard manufacturer for help, and to troubleshoot your
USB controller for driver compatibility or conflicts. It may just be a matter of
obtaining the latest USB driver, or a motherboard BIOS update, from the
manufacturer.
5.
If the USB controller is listed and does not have a yellow diamond with an
exclamation point, but you do not see this drive listed as one of the devices,
contact our Technical Support group at 1-800-886-3935, or email us at
[email protected] for help troubleshooting.
6.
If the USB controller is listed and does not have a yellow diamond with an
exclamation point, but the PX-W4012TU is listed as a “USB Storage Device”,
select the “USB Storage device” and then select the “Remove” button. Reboot
your system. The system will do another hardware scan and should install the
driver properly.
If You Have a Macintosh
If you have a Macintosh, use the following procedure to install your PlexWriter USB
drive:
1.
Turn on the Macintosh.
2.
Ensure you are running Macintosh OS 8.6 or higher (for USB 1.1) or OS X (for
USB 2.0).
3.
Connect the AC Adapter to your PlexWriter.
