Freecom Technologies FX-50 - Manual (Page 12)

FREECOM FX-50
12
GB
3
C
HAPTER
3:
Installing the Writing Software
After installing the USB drivers, your Freecom FX-50 DVD Recorder is now able
to read CD or DVD-ROMs. To record a blank DVD or CD, you must first install the
writing software. We recommend using the software which has been provided
with your drive.
To install the recording software, insert the FX Manual and Installation CD, select
the INSTALL SOFTWARE option and in the next menu select ROXIO EASY CD
CREATOR.
Note: If you wish to use other software, please find out from the
supplier whether his products support the Freecom FX-50 DVD Recorder.
3.1 Installation of Recording software for MacOS
To record CDs or DVDs, the included Roxio Toast software should be installed.
The Toast installer is on the FX-50 Manual and Installation CD.
Insert and open this CD. Select the ROXIO TOAST option and doubbleclick on the
installer icon and follow the instructions on screen.
3.2 Special Instructions before Writing a CD or DVD
• You should realize that writing optical disks is principally a compact data
transmission procedure which can be disrupted by even the smallest me-
chanical disturbance.
• Never clean the FX-50 drive with a commercially available CD, DVD or a CD-
ROM cleaning set. This can damage the drive.
• Recordable CDs/DVDs (blanks) are more sensitive than commercially available
CD or DVDs. Use only a solvent-free, non-abrasive marker when writing on
a CD.
• Do not stick any conventional labels on the DVD- or CD-Recordables , since
the adhesive can attack the medium. Special labels for CD-/DVD-R media are
available in retail computer stores. Never remove a label from a CD-/DVD-R
media otherwise you will damage the protective layer and make the Disk
unusable.
• The drive recognizes the medium as soon as it is placed into the drive. CD-R
media are compatible with the vast majority of CD-ROM drives and CD audio
players and work in most DVD-ROM drives. DVDs created on this DVD
Recorder can be viewed on nearly all DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.
Recommendation: For optimal results, use Freecom blank CD's, available
via your local reseller or at www.freecom.com.