Section 1. Getting Started
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Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-716
Here’s what you’ll need in order to install and use the PX-716 drive.
• Computer: Pentium 4, 1.4-GHz or faster CPU.
• Minimum RAM: 256 MB.
• Interface:
Model PX-716A requires an IDE ATAPI interface.
Model PX-716SA requires a Serial ATA that supports the
ATAPI command set.
• Hard disk size: To write to a CD in image mode (that is, to write an
image of a CD to your hard disk), you need 1 GB of free space. For a
DVD, 10 GB of free space is recommended. (For more accurate
guidelines, see the help files or documentation for the recording
software you’re using.)
• Operating System:
Model PX-716A requires Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE.
Model PX-716SA requires Windows XP or Windows 2000.
NOTE: You cannot use the PX-716A with early versions of Windows 98;
if you are using Windows 98, it must be Windows 98SE (Second Edition).
What You Can Do with the PX-716
Just look at some of the things you can do with your PX-716:
• Record slide shows or digital video onto DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL,
DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs.
• Play DVD-ROM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs.
• Record data or audio onto writable or rewritable CD media.
• Play music CDs.
• Save photos and other images on rewritable or writable CDs.
• Create a CD or DVD “sneakernet” to share information with
colleagues—just use software such as Roxio’s Drag-to-Disc to drag
and drop files onto DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R or CD-RW media,
then continue adding files and sharing the same disc.
• Archive images and video to DVD or CD.
• Master new software programs on DVD or CD.
