HP CD-WRITER Plus User Manual

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HP SureStore
CD-Writer Plus
User’s Guide
for your external drive

HP CD-WRITER Plus Specifications

General

Write Speed	4x
Buffer Size	1 MB
Interface	IDE
Media Type	CD-R, CD-RW
Interface Type	IDE
Supported Disc Types	CD-R, CD-RW

Summary

Connecting CD-Writer Plus and Installing Software

Connecting the CD-Writer Drive

Step-by-step guide for physically connecting the CD-Writer Plus drive to your computer.

Installing the Software for Windows 95/NT

Instructions for installing the necessary drivers and application software.

Troubleshooting Connection and Installation

Provides common problems and solutions for setup and installation issues.

Using Your CD-Writer Plus Drive

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

Things to Try First

Common Symptoms and Solutions

A guide to diagnosing and resolving various common problems with the CD-Writer Plus.

Making Data CDs with DirectCD

Starting and Using DirectCD

Making Music CDs with Easy-CD Audio

How to Make a Music CD

Guides on creating audio CDs from existing CDs or wave files.

Copying CDs

How to Make a Copy of a CD

Step-by-step instructions for creating a backup copy of a CD.

HP Simple Trax for Data Protection

Protecting Files and Folders

Steps to protect selected files and folders directly using HP Simple Trax.

Scheduling Automatic Protection

How to set up automatic protection sessions for important files and folders.

Retrieving Protected Files and Folders

Instructions on how to find and restore protected files and folders.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe™ for Photo Editing

Getting a Photo into PhotoDeluxe

Touching Up a Photo

PaperMaster Live Quick-Start Tutorial

Searching for a Document

Norton AntiVirus for Computer Protection

Scanning and Protecting Your System

Instructions on scanning for viruses and customizing protection settings.

Responding to Virus Detections

Step-by-step guidance on how to respond to virus alerts and remove infections.

Keeping Virus Protection Current

Importance of updating virus definitions and methods to keep protection up-to-date.

Customer Support Resources

Returning a Drive for Service