Philips Graveur portable User Manual

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Question 1: I have a windows 98 Second Edition PC and there is no CDROM in
the computer but I have another PC. How do I install the drivers?
1. Start another computer.
2. Insert the Nero disc for the ED8DVDRW into the CDROM.
3. Click "Exit" when the Nero Installation screen appears.
4. Click on “My Computer”.
5. Click on the “Nero”-logo.
6. Click on the right mouse button and choose “Explore”.
7. Go to the directory “Philips Drivers”
8. Copy the contents of this directory on a floppy disc.
9. Attach your ED8DVDRW to your Windows 98SE computer.
10. When Windows asks for the drivers, insert the floppy from step 8 and point windows to

this floppy.

11. The drivers will be installed.You can now use your ED8DVDRW to install the software by

inserting the Install disc.

Question 2: I have a windows 98 Second Edition PC and there is no CDROM in
the computer but I have access to the internet. How do I install the drivers?
1. Start the computer.
2. Start Internet Explorer (or another web browser)
3. Go to the Philips PCStuff website: http://www.philips.com/pcstuff
4. Choose "Drivers and manuals"
5. Search for the ED8DVDRW
6. Download the Windows 98SE drivers
7. Unzip the drivers and remember where you saved the unzipped drivers
8. Plug in the ED8DVDRW
9. When Windows asks for drivers, refer to the location where you saved the drivers in

step 7.

10. Your ED8DVDRW will work now.

Question 3: How do I keep my ED8DVDRW in good shape?
1. Do not expose to moisture, rain, sand or heat.
2. Place it on a firm, flat surface.
3. Keep away from domestic heat and direct sunlight.
4. Give the ED8DVDRW enough place: approx. 2,5cm (1 inch) to all sides is required.
5. Do not place anything on the ED8DVDRW.

Question 4: I have connected the ED8DVDRW to an USB connector but
Windows does not react and the ED8DVDRW is not recognized.
1. Make sure the ED8DVDRW is connected properly to a power outlet.
2. Make sure the USB connectors are switched on (also in the PC Bios, consult your PC

manual).

3. Check if all drivers are installed (run windows update, check your PC manual and download

if required drivers for the PC from the manufacturer’s website).

Question 5: Burning or reading takes far too long. How does this come?
1. You have connected the ED8DVDRW to a low speed USB connector, which has a very

limited throughput. Connect the drive to a highspeed USB adapter.

2. You may have to install drivers for your USB-adapter. Consult the manual and or download

drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

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