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DVD MULTI Drive Pack
DVD MULTI
CF-VDM732U
FJ0305-0
DFQX5517ZA
Printed in Japan
ENGLISH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction ............................................... 4
Usage Precautions .................................... 5
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Using the Drive.......................................... 7
Using the Software ................................. 11
Troubleshooting...................................... 23
Specifications.......................................... 24
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CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNUNG! DIESES PROUKT ERZEUGT LASERSTAHLUNG. DURCHFÜHRUNG ANDERER VORGÄNGE ALS DER HIER ANGEGEBENEN KANN ZU GEFÄHRLICHER STRAHLUNG FÜHREN. REPARATUREN DÜRFEN NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN. AVERTISSEMENT! CET AP
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For U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfu
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DVD MULTI Drive Pack for the Panasonic CF-73/CF-51 notebook computer series. This drive connects to the computer through the multimedia pocket. Store this manual in a safe place after reading it. 1 DVD MULTI Drive Pack* ........... 1 Operating Instructions ............ 1 2 DVD Drive Utility Disc* .......... 1 E 1 * The DVD MULTI Drive Pack may also be referred to as the drive. 2 * This contains the programs used to install “DVD-RAM Driver,” “WinDVD™5 (OE
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Usage Precautions Do not place items other than discs on the tray. Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens. Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in a read or write malfunction. Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the tray. Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed. Doing so could cause it to malfunction. In addition, after running an application
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Usage Precautions Handling Discs with Care: Before using discs, carefully read through the Operating Instructions, the instructions for handling the discs, and whatever is written on the disc packaging. If the discs are not handled properly, they may become dirty or scratched, the writing speed may be reduced or data may not be recorded or played back properly. Other damage may result including drive failures. Keep the following precautions. Do not touch the data surface. Keep the disc surfaces
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Using the Drive Inserting/Removing a Device Refer to “Multimedia Pocket” in the Reference Manual included with your computer for details on how to insert and remove the drive. Preparations Windows XP Confirm that [Transfer Mode] is set to [DMA if available] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [System] - [Hardware] - [Device Manager] - [IDE ATA/ E ATAPI controllers] - [Secondary IDE Channel] - [Advanced Settings] - [Device 0]. Per- form this setting if it has not yet be
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Using the Drive Setting a Disc 1 Power on your computer. Label side up 2 Open the disc tray. Press the eject button and slowly pull out the tray. 3 Place a disc. Place the disc with the label facing upward in the drive. Push down until the center holder clicks. E Place a finger on the center holder and lift up on the edge of the disc. Eject Button Center Holder 4 Close the disc tray. Close the tray without touching the eject button. CAUTION After the tray closes, do not acces
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Information To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software using “DVD Drive Utility Disc” (included). For information on how to install the software, refer to page 14. When playing back movies from a disc, note that smooth playback may not be possible in some cases. About Regions Setting DVD-Videos usually have a region code that is fixed according to the region where they are sold. In order to play a DVD-Video, the region code of the player software and of the drive must ma
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Using the Drive When writing to discs Read the instructions on the disc package carefully. With DVD-RAM, you can write or rewrite as with the hard disk using Explorer, without using the writing software. (DVD-RAM driver is required. Refer to page 12 on how to install the software.) Writing software is required to write data to a disc other than DVD-RAM. Install “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” using “DVD Drive Utility Disc” (included). ( page 17) Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write
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Using the Software There are “DVD-RAM Driver,” “WinDVD,” “B’s Recorder,” and “B’s CLiP” in DVD Drive Utility Disc. Install “DVD-RAM Driver” before installing “WinDVD,” “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP.” NOTE Although “WinDVD,” “B’s Recorder,” and “B’s CLiP” may have already been installed at the time of shipment from the factory, be sure to perform installation from “DVD Drive Utility Disc” (included). Before Installing the Software Insert the drive into the multimedia pocket. ( “Multimedia Pocket”
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Using the Software DVD-RAM Driver After installing DVD-RAM Driver, you can use a DVD-RAM disc. For more information, refer to the online manual of DVD-RAM Driver ( page 13). Installing DVD-RAM Driver 1 Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive. Windows XP [Utility Setup tool] screen will appear (allow some time for disc recognition). E 1 When the setup program will not run automatically, input [x:\setuputil.exe]* in [start] - [Run] and select [OK]. Windows 2000 At the message, select [OK]. [Util
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NOTE DVDForm can be used only when logging on with administrator authority. ( page 22) Windows 2000 After installing DVD-RAM Driver, a new removable disk drive will be allocated. This newly added drive will be used when writing to the DVD-RAM disc. How to access the Online Manual Windows XP E Select [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [Using DVD-RAM disc]. Windows 2000 Select [Start] - [Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [Using DVD-RAM disc]. 13
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Using the Software WinDVD WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. Here, you will find explanations and general information on the installation procedure and how to access the online manual. Installing WinDVD NOTE E Although “WinDVD” may have already been installed at the time of shipment from the factory, be sure to perform installation according to the steps given below. 1 Set “DVD Drive Utility Disc” in the drive. ( page 12 “Installing DVD-RAM Driver” step 1) 2 Select [WinDVD Setup]
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NOTE Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode, or switch the display by pressing Fn + F3 while WinDVD is running. Do not start WinDVD while the hard disk drive indicator is blinking immediately after the computer was started up. During video playback, do not perform the following. • Ejecting the disc • Using other applications or the Command Prompt • Changing the settings of the screen properties If you maximize the video display window, you can return to the original window size by
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Using the Software Play of a DVD Created with the DVD Recorder Playable DVD media: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW However, the following restrictions apply. In order to play DVD-R and DVD-RW, they must be finalized (a process that enables it to play on other DVD players etc.). For information on the finalizing method used by your DVD recorder, refer to its operating instructions. DVD-RW recorded in the VR format can be played with the administrator authority only. Depending on the DVD recorde
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B’s Recorder / B’s CLiP “B’s Recorder” and “B’s CLiP” are CD and DVD recording software applications devel- oped by B.H.A Corporation. Here, explanations are given on general information about B’s Recorder and B’s CLiP, the installation procedure, and how to access the online manual. Refer to the online manual concerning the detailed use of the software application ( page 19). Applicable Media 1 CD-R* (one-time recordable CD media) CD-RW (writable/rewritable or erasable CD media) 1 E DVD-R* (on
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Using the Software 3 Select [B’s Recorder GOLD BASIC] and follow the on-screen instructions. During the course of the installation process, you will be asked to input a serial number. Input the serial number marked on the sticker on the packaging of the CD case or on the disc itself. 4 Upon completion of the installation, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then select [Finish]. The computer will restart automatically. 5 Windows XP 1 Input [x:\setuputil.exe]* in [start] - [Run] and
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B’s CLiP Cannot read from or write to CD-R/DVD-R/+R/+R DL/DVD-RAM disc using B’s CLiP. Only CD-RW/DVD-RW/+RW are available. Cannot read from or write to DVD-RW discs created using DVD recorders. Do not use the Fast User Switching function. If this function is used, or will no longer be shown on the taskbar after the switching is complete, and B’s CLiP cannot be used. If this happens, log off all users, and then log on to Windows with the user you want to use. Do not remove the media im
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Using the Software When ejecting the disc while is displayed on the taskbar Right-click and select [Eject]. Only eject discs as described above. If you cannot eject the disc even after attempting the operation described above, shut down Windows and after the power is off, insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen) into the emergency hole and pull out the tray. To disable B’s CLiP when it is not used Make the settings following the step
