Freecom Technologies FX-5 - Manual (Page 14)

FREECOM FX-5
14
GB
3
ONLY FX-5 CD-RW AND FX-5 COMBO CD-RW / DVD VERSION
C
HAPTER
3:
The CD Recording Software
Installing the CD Recording Software
After installing the driver software, your Freecom FX-5 is now able to read CD-ROMs.
To record a blank CD, you must first install the writing software (for the
mastering or the packet writing procedure). We recommend using the software
which has been provided with your drive.
The installation guide for the software is supplied on the same CD as the
software. After installing the recording software, the drive is fully operational.
Note: If you wish to use other software, please find out from the
supplier whether his products support the Freecom FX-5 CD-RW / Combo
CD-RW / DVD.
3.1 Installing the Toast Software for Mac
To install the "Toast" software application:
1. Insert the "Toast Installer CD" in your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the "Toast" Installer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install "Toast" on your hard disk.
5. (OS 9.x:) You will need to restart your Mac.
3.2 Special Instructions before Writing a CD
• Please note that writing CDs is principally a compact data transmission
procedure which can be disrupted by even the smallest mechanical disturbance.
• Never clean the CD-R/CD-RW drive with a commercially available CD or a CD-
ROM cleaning set. This can damage the drive.
• Recordable CDs (blanks) are more sensitive than commercially available CDs.
Use only a solvent-free, non-abrasive marker when writing on a CD.
• Do not stick any conventional labels on the CD-Rs, since the adhesive can
attack the media. Special labels for CD-R media are available in retail
computer stores. Never remove a label from a CD-R media otherwise you will
damage the protective layer and make the CD-R unusable.
• The drive recognizes the media as soon as it is placed into the drive. CD-R
media is compatible with the vast majority of CD-ROM drives and CD audio
players and work in most DVD-ROM drives.
Note: For optimal results use high quality CD-R(W)s like Freecom
CD-R(W)s 80 min / 700 MB only.