Section 3. Installing and Using Software
16
PlexWriter 40/12/40U Installation and Users Manual
•
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 Easy CD Creator software supplied by Plextor.
Applications software lets you use your PlexWriter drive in exciting new ways.
•
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. (Easy CD Creator includes DirectCD packet writing software; The
version of SimpliCD that is included in the Plextor kit does not.)
•
Mastering software: In conjunction with your PlexWriter drive, mastering
software lets you create discs in specific formats, such as audio, data, mixed
mode, and others.
•
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.
