Apricorn EZ-WTR2-DVD
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1. original position This procedure is only to be used in the case of an emergency and is not meant for normal operation NOTE The EZ Writer is designed to operate only in the horizontal position Operating the drive in any abnormal position is not recommended www apricorn com 7 Installing the Software CD EZ Writer II comes with two software downloads e BurnAware CD DVD Burning Software e VLC Media Player Please note that the included software is compatible with PC only The included software is not necessary with Mac systems The EZ Writer hardware is compatible with all Mac DVD CD authoring software and media playing software autoPlay Menu lel ES BurnAware DVD CD Burning Software VLC Media Player Software Register My Product Product Manuals APRICORN 12191 Kirkham Road Poway CA 92064 1 800 458 5448 www apricorn com 1 To install these programs place the included software CD into your EZ Writer 2 A software launch window will popup From here you can click on either the BurnAware or VLC options to download the programs to your computer and also download the latest product manual 3 Follow the installation prompts on each of the programs to install on your computer 8 www apricorn com Device Drivers and Drive Letters for Windows l Di Boot up your computer into Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Connect the EZ Writer integrated cable as described on the previous page Windows will a2. LAW WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS INSTAL LATION USE OPERATION REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR APRICORN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE BY VIRTUE OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGE INCLUDING ANY LOSS OF DATA RESULTING FROM THE USE OR OP ERATION OF THE PRODUCT WHETHER OR NOT APRICORN WAS APPRISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 16 WWW apricorn com Notes www apricorn com 17 APRICORN 12191 Kirkham Road Poway CA U S A 92064 1 858 513 2000
3. Rate up to 480Mbits sec standard 9 This drive can read all types of CD and DVD media including CD CD R CD RW and DVD disk DVD DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW As well as write to CD R CD RW and DVD recordable media EZ Writer can be easily connected to computer via USB port and can even be disconnected and reconnected while the computer is running Plug n Play Bus Powered No AC power adapter required This user s manual is intended to describe how to install EZ Writer on the computer To use the recording amp playing software please refer to the On Line Help provided by the software publishers Package Contents EZ Writer Il with integrated USB cable Auxiliary USB Y cable for additional power if needed Software CD e BurnAware CD DVD Burning Software e VLC Media Player 4 www apricorn com System Requirements USB 2 0 function USB 1 1 function Notebook or desktop Notebook or desktop computer with USB 2 0 port computer with USB 1 1 port Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Mac OS 10 x and later Mac OS 10 x and later NOTE Although EZ Writer supports USB 2 0 the actual transfer speed is dependant on the speed of the USB port it is connected to If the USB port supports USB 2 0 EZ Writer works at USB 2 0 speeds up to 480Mbits sec if the USB port only supports USB 1 1 EZ Writer can only work at USB 1 1 speeds up to 12Mbits sec When connecting the external driv
4. not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION CHANGE OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 6 Package Contents enenenzennen 4 System Requirements sisas 5 Connecting ENTER bare inn 6 Part Names a a FURCUONS soa 7 Front Panel of the DEN Installing SONDE a 8 Device Drivers for Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 9 Copy files and folders to a CD Windows 12 Drive is not Accessible error i 13 DISCONMECUAO aero 14 Contacting Technical Support serrinenionzusanenienjniatt 15 RSR OO E cn 15 Warranty CONGO sani rr 16 Introduction EZ Writer has the following features Attachesthroughthe USB Universal Serial Bus interface the specification of the interface must meet USB 1 1 Data Transfer Rate up to 12MBits sec or USB 2 0 Data Transfer
5. EZ Writer ll DUAL LAYER DVD BURNER WITH INTEGRATED USB CABLE User Manual THE LEADER IN PERSONAL STORAGE Copyright O Apricorn Inc 2010 All rights reserved Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners Distribution of substantively modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder Distribution of the work or derivative work in any standard paper book form for commercial purposes is prohibited unless prior permission is obtained from the copyright holder DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED AS IS AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID FCC Compliance Statements 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 equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will
6. anty on EZ Writer products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use The warranty period is ef fective from the date of purchase validated by your original receipt either directly from Apricorn or an authorized reseller Disclaimer and terms of the warranties THE WARRANTY BECOMES EFFECTIVE ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE AND MUST BE VERIFIED WITH YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR INVOICE DISPLAYING THE DATE OF PRODUCT PURCHASE APRICORN WILL AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE REPAIR OR REPLACE DE FECTIVE PARTS WITH NEW PARTS OR SERVICEABLE USED PARTS THAT ARE EQUIVALENT TO NEW IN PERFORMANCE ALL EXCHANGED PARTS AND PRODUCTS REPLACED UNDER THIS WARRANTY WILL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF APRICORN THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT NOT PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM APRICORN OR AN AUTHORIZE RESELLER OR TO ANY PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR RENDERED DEFECTIVE 1 AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT MISUSE NEGLECT ABUSE OR FAILURE AND OR INABILITY TO FOLLOW THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS INSTRUCTION GUIDE 2 BY THE USE OF PARTS NOT MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY APRICORN 3 BY MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT OR 4 ASA RESULT OF SERVICE ALTERNATION OR REPAIR BY ANYONE OTHER THAN APRICORN AND SHALL BE VOID THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NOR MAL WEAR AND TEAR NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF APRICORN OR BY OPERATION OF
7. e to a USB 1 1 port the Data Transfer Rate is too slow to guarantee smooth playback of the DVD video title Apricorn only recommends connecting to a USB 2 0 port to ensure smooth playback of DVD video titles WWW apricorn com 5 Connecting the EZ Writer 11 With its integrated USB cable the EZ Writer II simply connects to your computer s USB port No AC Adapter is required Connecting the EZ Writer Il using the Auxiliary USB Y cable In the rare case that your EZ Writer requires additional power you will need to use the included Auxiliary USB Y cable 1 Connect the EZ Writer integrated USB cable to the female end of the USB Y cable 2 Connect the USB Y cable to two USB ports on your computer Fi 3 The LED on the top of the EZ Writer should glow green A G al Parts Names amp Functions Your EZ Writer may differ slightly from the figure shown however the controls will operate as described below Front Panel of the Drive 1 Disc Ready Read LED This LED is used to indicate the disc access status 2 Eject Button Press this button to open the disc tray To close the disc tray gently push the front of the try 3 Emergency Eject In case you cannot supply power to the drive but want to remove a disk from the tray push a small rod paperclip about 5cm long through the Emergency Eject hole to disengage the gears inside Then pull the tray out manually After removing the disk gently push the tray back to its
8. e window scroll down to see the CD ROM Drives listed in numerical order You are looking for a CD ROM with DVD and a duplicate drive letter or no drive letter at all 10 WWW apricorn com Device Drivers and Drive Letters for Windows 8 Right click and open Change Drive Letters and Paths dialog box Change Drive Letter and Paths for G Allow access to this volume by using the following drive letter and paths et 9 Now click the down arrow next to the Drive Letter to open the drop down menu and choose a new Drive Letter Make sure to choose a Drive Letter that does not conflict with anv of the mapped network drives Click on the OK button to assign the new Drive Letter and close all the windows Change Drive Letter or Path Enter a new drive letter or path far G e Assign the following drive letter Mount in the following empty NTFS folder 10 Go to My Computer to verify that EZ Writer appears 11 You are now ready to start copying files and folders to the EZ Writer DVD www apricorn com 11 Copy files and folders to a CD Windows General nstructions Note If your are copying files to a DVD using the Windows 2000 or XP Operating System you must use DVD buring software such as the one provided 1 Insert a blank writable CD into the CD recorder 2 Open My Computer 3 Click the files or folders you want to copy to the CD To select more than one file hold down the CTRL key
9. ed Automatically eject the CD after writing www apricorn com 13 Disconnecting Windows 2000 XP Vista and 7 1 Locate the system tray on your Windows Desktop the system tray is the part of the taskbar that displays the date and time 2 Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon KA in the svstem trav A dialog box will appear Y Please note that in Windows Vista and 7 the Safely Remove w Hardware icon is different 3 Click Safely Remove Mass Storage Device Drive D in the dialog box Your drive letter may differ 4 Wait for few seconds until the system prompts The hard disk storage device can now be safely removed from the system Click OK and then unplug the EZ Writer The Safely Remove Hardware button is located in the System Tray near the time clock e NOTE To protect against unexpected data loss Windows checks that all files on the drive are closed before allowing the USB device to be removed If you receive an error message that says The device cannot be stopped right now Try stopping the device again later Close all Windows and Programs that are using files from the drive then repeat the procedure 14 www apricorn com Contacting Technical Support Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you 1 Hardware Installation Section of the User s Guide 2 Apricorn s Website http www apricorn com This
10. er entries are correct and EZ Writer still does not appear in My Computer you may need to reassign the Drive Letter This is typically because you have mapped network drives and the EZ Writer has assigned the same Drive Letter as one of the mapped drives 6 To reassign the drive letter right click on My Computer and click on Manage then under Storage you will click on Disk Management g Computer Management COR m File Action View Window Help l8 x e 100203 Im Computer Management Local volume Layout Type File System Status Ca ji System Tools Partition Basic FAT Healthy EISA Configuration 39 a Event Viewer C Partition Basic NTFS Healthy System 76 2 Shared Folders EBAPRICORN F Partition Basic NTFS Healthy Active 14 Local Users and Groups Performance Logs and Alerts a Device Manager y Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management R i g ht c i c k Ga Services and Applications Poisk x Basic 76 69 GB 39 MBFAT 76 65 GB NTFS h a re to Online Healthy EIS Healthy System Disk 1 change Basi APRICORN F 14 06 GB 14 06 GB NTFS d rive ette r Online Healthy Active CD ROM U then refer CD ROM D t o Step 8 No Media lt ScD ROM 1 CD ROM E No Media CD ROM 2 DVD Z No Media Sicp RoM 3 DVD G No Media gt IE Primary partition 7 On the lower half of th
11. gives you the ability to check for up to date information 3 E mail us at supportO apricorn com 4 Or call the Technical Support Department at 1 800 458 5448 Apricorn s Technical Support Specialists are available from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time from Monday through Friday RMA Policy An RMA Return Merchandise Authorization tracking number must be issued by Apricorn If you need to return or replace your EZ Writer Apricorn requires that you perform the following steps 1 Za Find your original receipt Simply call Apricorn s technical support department with your EZ Writer part number and a description of the problem s you are experiencing If the Apricorn representative finds cause for a return they will issue an RMA number Please write this number down Fill out an RMA authorization form with your package The RMA form is available on line at http www apricorn com support rma php Please send the prepaid package including RMA form and receipt to the following address make sure the RMA is written on the exterior of the package Apricorn RMAF __ 12191 Kirkham Road Poway CA 92064 The purchaser shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the returned product until it is received by Apricorn Purchaser should consider obtaining insurance with respect to shipping the product www apricorn com 15 Warranty Conditions One Year Warranty Apricorn offers a 1 year warr
12. ndows Media Center Mac OS X http support apple com kb HT1328 12 www apricorn com Drive Not ACCESSIBLE ERROR Firstly check to make sure that your CD is in the right tray If you receive a Drive Not Accessible error when you try to access the EZ Writer in My Computer or after trying to drag and drop files to you EZ Writer drive you may need to enable CD Recording on this drive My Computer ari is not accessible Incorrect Function 1 Go to Start My Computer and right click on the appropriate CD drive Both DVD s and CD s may show up as a CD drive in Windows 2 Scroll down and click on Properties to open the CD properties dialog box 3 Click on the Recording tab and check the enable recording on this drive check box 4 Click apply and OK to close the dialog box Now you should be able to drag and drop files to this drive CD Drive E Properties General AutoPlay Hardware Recording These settings determine how the Windows CD recording qe software writes files to this CD R drive Desktop CD recording Select this check box to record CDs by dragging Files and folders to the CD R icon on your computer Enable CD recording on this drive Select a drive where Windows can store an image of the CD to be written The image file may use up to 1 GE of disk space Select a write speed Higher speeds take less time but if they cause errors select a lower spe
13. utomatically install its resident device driver USB Mass Storage Device After the Installation EZ Writer will appear under a new drive letter in My Computer 2000 XP or Computer Vista 7 If EZ Writer does not appear in My Computer or does not work properly right click on My Computer and click on Manage then under System Tools you will click on Device Manager and check whether the devices are installed as indicated below U Computer Management ml Fie Action View Window Help Installed Device Drivers USB Mass Storage Device Installed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers Slimtype DVDRW Installed under DVD CD ROM drives the drive listed in the figure may differ from your EZ Writer drive Computer Management Local System Tools ell a Event Viewer Shared Folders i Local Users and Groups Device Manager H sy Storage E Removable Storage oo fi Disk Defragmenter Disk Management 88 Apricorn Devices HH CMS Port Driver H 4 Computer Hs Disk drives Gl pp Logs and Alerts H E Display adapters Fi DVD CD ROM drives a AXY sai SCSI CdRom Device Intel r 8280108 DBM USB Universal Host Controller 2402 a USB Universal Host Controller 2404 lir 82 DBM USB Universal Host Controller 2407 www apricorn com 9 Device Drivers and Drive Letters for Windows 5 If the Device Manag
14. while you click the files you want Then under File and Folder Tasks click Copy this file Copy this folder or Copy the selected items If the files are located in My Pictures under Picture Tasks click Copy to CD or Copy all items to CD and then skip to step 5 4 Inthe Copy Items dialog box click the CD recording drive and then click Copy 5 In My Computer double click the CD recording drive Windows displays a temporary area where the files are held before they are copied to the CD Verify that the files and folders that you intend to copy to the CD appear under Files Ready to be Written to the CD 6 Under CD Writing Tasks click Write these files to CD Windows displays the CD Writing Wizard Follow the instructions in the wizard Specific Instructions according to your Windows OS There are many ways to burn CDs and DVDs Most new operating systems have these features built into them We also have included the BurnAware Windows utility in case your operating system does not have the ability to burn a DVD such as with XP Your computer may already have burning software installed that will work well with this drive If this is the case no additional software is needed to burn CDs or DVDs If you would like more detailed instructions on burning a disc with your specific operating system please refer to the links below Windows 7 http windows microsoft com en us windows7 help videos burn a cd Windows Vista XP in Wi
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