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®
Portable USB CD-RW Drive
CD-W28PU
User's manual
To ensure the smooth handling of your warranty please write the serial number of
your drive into the box. In the case of warranty you are expected to send it together
with a copy of your invoice to your nearest TEAC sales representative.
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Changes in specifications and features may be made with- out notice or obligation. Copyright © 2001, TEAC Corporation Ltd. All rights reserved. First edition: October 2001 Company and product names provided herein are trade- marks of their respective companies. Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Just Link is a trademark of Ricoh Co., Ltd.
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CONTENTS TO THE USER ................................................................................ 53 PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 53 SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................... 54 1. BEFORE USING ......................................................................... 56 1.1 Computers to connect ................................................
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7. OPERATION................................................................................ 83 7.1 Precautions in handling the media ....................................... 83 7.2 Connection ........................................................................... 85 7.3 Disconnection ...................................................................... 85 7.4 Setting the media ................................................................. 87 7.5 Ejecting the media .......................
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TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to VCCI Rules. Although this device is designed to be used in a home environment, it may cause interfer- ence if used near a radio or TV receiver. Be sure to handle the device properly in accordance with this instruction manual. PRECAUTIONS While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this product and this document to assure accuracy, contact TEAC Cor- poratio
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SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY DEVICE DRIVER FOR TEAC CD-R/RW UNIT LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE LICENSE AGREEMENT HEREIN BEFORE USING THE ENCLOSED DEVICE DRIVER SOFTWARE (INCLUDING PROGRAMS AND ALL RELATED MATERIALS, ”SOFTWARE”) FOR THE TEAC CD-R/RW UNIT (”EQUIPMENT”). THE RIGHT TO USE THE SOFTWARE IS GRANTED ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU AGREE TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE DEEMED THAT YOU AGREE TO THE
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file that TEAC marks on the media of the SOFTWARE. Provided, however, that you may permanently transfer all of your rights under this Agreement only in conjunction with a permanent transfer of YOUR EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE and any copies thereof. 4. TERMINATION. Your rights under this Agreement terminate upon the disposal of all copies of the SOFTWARE, or without prejudice to any other rights, TEAC may terminate this Agreement if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In
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1. BEFORE USING Thank you for purchasing TEAC USB Portable CD-R/RW unit CD- W28PU. This is a CD-R/RW drive that is used by connecting it to the USB terminal of a personal computer. The drive functions as a device conforming to the USB1.1 when connected to the USB1.1 terminal and as a device conforming to the USB2.0 when connected to the USB2.0 terminal. A floppy disk drive may be required for installing software when using this drive. This user’s manual describes how to set the CD-W28PU, how to
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– Your PC must conform to a boot from the USB CD-ROM in order to start from a bootable CD-ROM including a recovery CD using the drive. – It is recommended that you create a boot disk in advance taking into consideration the re-installation (described in System Recov- ery Procedure) of your OS. – Refer to the TEAC homepage for the latest information on the op- erational conformity. 1.2 Conforming OSes (as of October in 2001) Any one of the following operating systems is required. ® Micro
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3. Click the Device Manager tab. Confirm that USB (Universal Serial Bus) Controller exists in the device list. The name of the USB controller depends on the PC used (the figure below represents a USB controller provided by Intel). In Windows 2000 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double-click System. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click the Device Manger (D)... button. 5. Confirm that USB (Universal Serial Bus) Controller exists in the device list. 58 1. Before Using ENGLISH
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1.4 Writing media and writing speed Writing speed to the media The conforming writing speed is indicated on the package of the CD- R/RW media. When writing, write within the scope of the specified writ- ing speed of the media used. CD-R media and writing speed Data can be appended to the CD-R disc once or up to a maximum of approx. 100 times. The data written cannot be erased, however, it has a wide range of compatibility that allows read by most CD-ROM drives or CD players. Writing speed: 2
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Certifieded media The write operation of the drive has been checked using the following CD-R and CD-RW media. (as of October in 2001) Type of Media Media CD-R CD-RW (74min) Manufacturer 74min 80min 10xtype 4xtype Kodak –– Sony –– Taiyo-yuden –– T D K –– Hitachi (Maxel) –– Fuji-Film –– Mitsui-chemical –– Mitsubishi-chemical Ricoh Certified media – Not-certified media or media of which sale has not been con- firmed Note The 80-minute media in the above table in
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Even when using media of which write operation has been confirmed, normal write operation may not be performed due to variations of the product lot etc., or a read using other CD-ROM drives or CD players cannot be performed due to the deterioration of the write qual- ity of the CD-R/RW media. It is recommended that you check the contents of data after writing to a CD-R/RW media. 2. PRODUCT OUTLINE Features of the CD-W28PU Easy connection Since this product incorporates the int
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dia. With this function, write to the CD-R/RW media is assured when connected to the USB1.1 as well as the USB2.0. Top loading This product sports a top loading mechanism that allows easy load- ing and ejection of a disc. The top cover can be opened manually or by using software that works with the computer. Ready-to-use software is provided 2.1 Procedure before using the CD-W28PU The procedure outline that must be followed before using the drive is described below. Refer to each secti
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2.3 Package List CD-W28PU drive unit AC adapter USB interface cable Recovery driver disk CD-R/RW writing software User’s Manual Warranty (see last page)/ (this document) User Registration card 63 2. Product Outline ENGLISH
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3. PRECAUTIONS FOR SETTING AND HANDLING Place the drive in a stable place without any vibrations or tilt. Avoid placing the drive in a place subject to considerable temperature change such as in direct sunlight or near a heater. Avoid placing the drive in a dusty or damp place Do not place the drive very close to an AV device or a dis- play monitor. 64 3. Precautions for Setting and Handling ENGLISH
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Do not place a container with liquid such as a vase or cup on or near the drive. If liquid gets inside the drive, it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not apply a strong shock to the drive during moving or transportation. Do not operate the drive while moving or in a tilted state. This may damage written data or the disc. Do not touch the pickup mecha- nism (internal lens). This will cause a malfunction. 65 3. Precautions for Setting and Handling ENGLISH
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4. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ ➅ ➆ 66 4. Names and Functions ENGLISH
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➀ Top Cover ➁ Disk tray Set the media with the label face upward on this disc tray. ➂ USB connector Insert the plug of the provided dedicated USB cable. ➃ DC-IN connector Connect the provided dedicated AC adapter. Be sure to connect the provided dedicated AC adapter to this connector. NEVER con- nect other AC adapters. This drive cannot operate with only the bus power of the USB cable. Be sure to provide power by connecting the provided AC adapter. ➄ Power/Busy indicator The green
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➆ Eject button Press this button to open the top cover. An electrical locking mechanism is used in this drive so that an erroneous operation does not open the top cover during write. Make sure that the power is on and the drive is not in operation before pressing the eject button to open the top cover. If the top cover cannot be opened even when the eject button is pressed or if the top cover needs to be opened when power is not sup- plied from the AC adapter, use the emer- gency e
