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20X Max
Portable CD-ROM Drive
User's Guide
OPTIONS
by IBM
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Note: If you are using this product in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico, be sure to read the information under Appendix E, “Product Warranty and Notices” on page 3-16 before using this information and the product it supports. For all other countries, the warranty terms and conditions applicable in the country of purchase are available from IBM or your reseller. First Edition (October 1997) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions
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Contents Safety: Read First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v About This Book ........................ vi Part 1: Quick Installation Guide ................................................ 1-1 Part 2: User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Installing the Drive ...................... 2-1 Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part 3: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Appendix A. Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Appendix B. Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Appendix C. Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Appendix D. Help and Service Information ........ 3-14 Step 1: Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Step 2: Preparing for the Call ................ 3-14
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Safety: Read First v
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About This Book This book describes how to install the 20X Max Portable CD-ROM Drive and how to use it. This book is divided into three parts: Part 1 contains abbreviated installation instructions in the following languages: English German French Spanish Italian Brazilian Portuguese Part 2 contains: – Product description – Illustrations of product features – Detailed installation instructions – Detailed instructions for use of the CD-ROM drive Part 3 contains: – Product specifications – Pr
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Part 1: Quick Installation Guide The following is an overview of the CD-ROM drive installation Top instructions. For more detailed instructions, go to “Part 2: User's 14 Guide” on page 2-1. 1 In addition to this manual, the option package contains: Base model or stereo model of the CD-ROM drive 13 PCMCIA card 12 AC adapter Power cord for the AC adapter Interface cable 2 Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack 11 Option Diskette 10 3 Additional items for the stereo model only: 9 4 8 7
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Bottom Installing the Drive For your computer to be compatible with the 20X Max Portable CD-ROM Drive, it must include the following: PC Card Type II slot 3.5-inch diskette drive One of the following operating systems installed: 7 – DOS 5.0 or later – Windows 3.11 – Windows 95 1 6 – Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0 2 – OS/2 Warp V3 or V4 5 3 4 If you have DOS or Windows 3.11, you need one of the following PCMCIA card support software packages: .1/ Power input jack .5/ Line input jack (stereo mode
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instructions on the screen. When installation Attention completes, restart DOS. Be sure to insert and remove the interface cable and PC 2) For Windows 3.11: Insert the Option Diskette into Card carefully. The connectors on the interface cable are drive A. Using File Manager, go to the File menu, designed to be inserted in only one position; they cannot be select Run, then type a:\install on the command line. inserted upside down. If you try to insert the connectors You will be prompted to choo
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b. If you are using Windows 95: Turn on the computer. installation process completes, shut down and Windows 95 recognizes a new drive and displays the New restart OS/2. Hardware window. Click on OK and follow the d. If you are using OS/2 Warp 4: instructions given in the dialog boxes. When the installation process completes, restart Windows 95. 1) For the base model, insert the Option Diskette into drive A. On your desktop, double-click on the OS/2 c. If you are using OS/2 Warp 3: System folder,
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e. If you are using Windows NT: e) Click on OK in the Install Driver window, and follow the instructions given on your screen. 1) For version 3.51: Attention a) Insert the Option Diskette into drive A. For Ni-Cd Battery Pack Disposal: Dispose of the battery as b) Open the Main window, then open Windows NT required by local ordinances or regulations. In the United States, Setup. call 1-800-IBM-4333 for disposal information. c) Click on Add/Remove SCSI Adapters, click on Add, then click on OK. d
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Part 2: User's Guide The drive has three power source options: AC adapter, Installing the Drive Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack, and alkaline batteries (available at stores). Introduction In addition to this manual, the option package contains: When used as a CD-ROM drive, the 20X Max Portable CD-ROM Base model or stereo model of the CD-ROM drive Drive can operate at up to either 10 times the speed of an audio CD PCMCIA card player (power-saving mode), or 20 times the speed of an aud
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The following illustrations show the top and bottom views of the Bottom drive, identifying the connectors and controls. Top 14 1 13 12 7 2 1 6 2 11 5 3 10 3 4 9 4 8 7 .1/ Power input jack .5/ Line input jack 5 6 (stereo model only) .2/ Game port connector .6/ Speaker jack (left) .1/ Disk cover .8/ Play/pause button (stereo model only) .2/ Speaker jack (right) .9/ Stop button .3/ Interface connector .7/ Power switch (stereo model only) .4/ Microphone jack .3/ Open button .1ð/ Skip button (for
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The following illustrations show the additional accessories which come External Connectors of the Drive with the stereo model. You can use the CD-ROM drive to read data CDs or play audio CDs. Accessories (Stereo Model Only) These functions are described in “Using the Drive” on page 2-25. The drive's external connectors (refer to the illustrations on page 2-2) Removable speaker allow you to: Send an audio signal to an external audio system using the line out jack.4/ (Top view). Connect headph
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No. Indicator Description Indicator Panel .5/ On The number of the track being Use the indicator panel to determine the operational state of the played. CD-ROM drive. The following illustration shows the position of each Flashing The track being played is paused. indicator on the display panel when the indicator is active. The table High (normal mode) is indicated when the speed shows the meaning of each indicator. is up to 20 times that of an ordinary audio CD 1 2 3 player. Low (power saving
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Installation Requirements Handling Instructions For your computer to be compatible with the 20X Max Portable Read these instructions to preserve and care for the CD-ROM drive: CD-ROM Drive, it must include the following: Use only the AC adapter in the options package with the drive. PC Card Type II slot Only use the Ni-Cd battery pack that comes with the CD-ROM drive. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or 3.5-inch diskette drive regulations. In the United States, cal
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Use the following steps to connect and install the software for the Connecting the AC Adapter CD-ROM drive. Refer to the illustrations of the top and bottom of the drive (page 2-2) to identify the external connectors and controls. To use the AC Adapter, do the following: 1 Make sure that the power switch of the CD-ROM drive is off. Step 1. Connecting the Power Source Select a power source to operate the CD-ROM drive: On AC adapter connected to a power outlet Off Ni-Cd battery pack Six AA
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2 Connect the AC Adapter to the CD-ROM drive. To DC IN 10V 3 Connect the AC Adapter to a power outlet. 4 Turn on the power switch of the CD-ROM drive. Part 2: User's Guide 2-7
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Attention Installing the Ni-Cd Battery Pack Do not insert the battery pack into the CD-ROM drive with To use the battery pack, follow these steps: the polarity reversed. 1 Make sure that the power switch of the CD-ROM drive is off. Install the battery pack with the label facing upward. To allow 2 Open the battery cover by gently pushing the two protruding for later easy removal of the battery pack, extend the ribbon clips as shown. below the battery pack. To remove the battery pack, lift the
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The battery begins to charge, and the charging ( ) indicator on 4 Close the battery cover. the indicator panel appears. After about 5 hours, the indicator disappears, and charging is complete. Note: If the battery charge becomes low soon after charging, try to discharge the battery completely and then fully recharge it. If the charge still becomes low in a short period, the battery needs to be replaced. Contact your place of purchase to get a new one. Charging the Ni-Cd Battery Pack If the bat
