Connecting plextalk to a pc as an external drive, Connecting to a pc running windows me, 2000 or xp – Activeforever Plextalk PTR2 Digital DAISY Player and Recorder User Manual
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• Use the Number 4 or 6 key to choose between "CD drive" and
"Card drive" and select your choice by pressing the Enter key.
• PLEXTALK will confirm that this has been done by saying "Set". If
you have altered the setting, it will automatically restart after this.
 
CAUTION: When you use PLEXTALK as an external CD-R/CD-RW drive or 
memory card drive, it is recommended that you use the AC adaptor and
connect it to a mains supply. If PLEXTALK's battery fails during the writing
process, the CD may become unusable or data may be lost.
21.4. Connecting PLEXTALK to a PC as an external drive.
This section describes how to physically connect PLEXTALK to a PC for PCs
with a range of operating systems.
 
NOTE: Before proceeding, you need to determine what operating system 
your PC uses. If you are not sure, consult your PC manual or supplier.
21.4.1. Connecting to a PC running Windows ME, 2000 or 
XP. 
 
If you have a PC with Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, use the 
following procedure to connect PLEXTALK:
• Turn ON your PC system.
• Connect the AC adaptor to PLEXTALK. 
• Turn PLEXTALK's power switch ON. 
• Set PLEXTALK's USB destination to "CD drive" or "Card drive" as
required. Refer to Section 21.3 above for information on how to do 
this. 
• Connect the USB cable from PLEXTALK to the PC. 
• The PC recognizes PLEXTALK as an external CD-R or CD-RW drive 
automatically.
NOTE: With these three operating systems, you can connect PLEXTALK as 
either an external CD-R/CD-RW drive or as an external memory card drive.