EXP Computer CD-940E User Manual

PCMCIA

Portable CD-ROM

Installation Manual

CD-940E

EXP COMPUTER, INC.

EXP MEMORY PRODUCTS.

NON-TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY

EXP COMPUTER INC., AND EXP MEMORY PRODUCTS("EXP") warrants that the

Quadruple Speed Portable CD-ROM (“products”) manufactured or distributed by EXP to be free

from failures due to defects in materials or workmanship for full one year from the date of
purchase of the products.

This warranty is void if the product is damaged by abnormal or improper use or by accident,
abuse or if any attempt to repair or modify the product without authorization from EXP. Your
sales receipt or invoice, showing the date of purchase and the name of the authorized reseller,
is your proof of the date of purchase. During the warranty period, EXP will at its option, replace
or repair, at no charge, the product which in its opinion is defective.

Before you return the failed products, contact EXP. You must obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number by calling EXP Computer Inc. At [phone]. The RMA
number should be displayed on the outside of the returned package and on the accompanying
packing list. EXP cannot be held responsible for any package returned without the RMA
number. You are responsible for packaging, providing proof of the date of purchase and the
shipping cost of the failed product to EXP Computer, Inc. You are responsible for mailing the
warranty registration card. The warranty claims may not be honored if there is no
corresponding registration card on file at EXP.

IN NO EVENT WILL EXP BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF
SAVINGS; OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES CAUSED BY PRODUCT OR FAILURE OF THE
PRODUCT TO PERFORM.

THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES EVEN IF EXP HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME SATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION IN INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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 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’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

TRADEMARKS

SystemSoft is a registered trademark of SystemSoft Corporation.
CardSoft is a trademark of SystemSoft Corporation.
Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies, Ltd.
Databook is a registered trademark of Databook Inc.
Cardtalk is a trademark of Databook Inc.
PCMCIA is a trademark of Personal computer Memory Card

International Association.
MS-DOS, Windows and MSCDEX are trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Kodak.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 1

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................ 1

FEATURES ............................................................................... 1

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..................................................... 2

FRONT PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE.................................. 2

REAR PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE..................................... 3

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................... 4

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................... 5

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR DOS/WINDOWS 3.1............ 5

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION............................................ 5

MANUAL INSTALLATION.................................................. 6

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95..................... 8

USING PCMCIA CD-ROM UNDER WINDOWS 95............ 8

USING PCMCIA CD-ROM TO INSTALL WINDOWS 95.... 9

ENABLING 32-BIT CARD SUPPORT OF WINDOWS 95 .. 10

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR OS/2 WARP ........................ 12

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION ........................................... 12

MANUAL INSTALLATION.................................................. 13

ADDING PCMCIA SUPPORT............................................ 14

USING PCMCIA CD-ROM TO INSTALL OS/2 WARP ....... 16

TROUBLE SHOOTING...................................................................... 17

BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES................................................ 19

PCMCIA SOFTWARE INFORMATION.............................................. 20

POWER SAVING.............................................................................. 24

INTRODUCTION

The PCMCIA CD-ROM consists of a double-speed, low-power CD-ROM
drive and a PCMCIA interface card. It is compatible with any computer
with a PCMCIA 2.1 Type I or II slot. The fast PCMCIA interface delivers
a true double-speed data transfer rate in excess of 300K bytes per
second. Plus, unlike those CD-ROM drives using SCSI or parallel port
interfaces, this PCMCIA CD-ROM requires no external power supply!
The PCMCIA CD-ROM provides true multimedia portability.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook or desktop computer with a PCMCIA 2.1 Type I or II slot

2. MS-DOS Version 6.0 or later and MSCDEX.EXE

FEATURES

§ Complies with PCMCIA 2.1

Standard

§ MSCDEX compatible

§ Easy-to-install device driver

software

§ No external power supply

required

§ Single 5V operation, Low power

consumption; 120 mA (Sleep),
250 mA (Standby), 800 mA
(Peak value in accessing)

§ Ultra slim PCMCIA Card

85.6 x 54.0 x 3.3 mm (Type I)

§ Easy to carry CD-ROM Drive

Size: 245x 150 x 48 mm
Weight: 1.3 Kg (2.8lb)

§ Data capacity 635 MB

§ Windows 95 Ready

§ OS/2 Warp Ready

§ Double speed data transfer rate:

307.2 Kbytes/sec

§ Average access time 350 ms
(1/3 stroke)

§ 128 Kbytes Memory Buffer

§ Motorized tray loading, no caddie

required

§ Supports CD-DA, CD-ROM
mode 1 and 2, CD-XA,
Multi-session Photo CD and CD-I

§ 16 bit, 44.1 kHz sampling Audio
output with front volume control

§ Data integrity 1 error in 10

-16

bits

§ CD-Audio direct play with
Play/Skip track button

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

•

FRONT PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE

•• Disc Tray:

This disc tray is used to insert the compact disc to access the disc
database.

‚‚ Headphone Jack:

3.5 mm audio headphone jack.

ƒƒ Power LED:

This LED will blink when the drive is accessing the disc.

„„ Headphone Volume Control Knob:

This rotary knob is used to adjust the headphone jack volume.

…… Play/Skip Button:

• If the drive is in stop state, press the button will activate the
drive to start playing.

• If the drive is in play state, press the button will skip to the next
track.

†† Open /Close/Stop Button:

This button has three function: OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP:

• If the tray is opened, press the button will close the tray;

• If the tray is closed, press the button will open the tray;

• If the CD-ROM drive is in play state, press the button will stop

it.

‚ ƒ „ …

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†

Rear panel of the CD-ROM DRIVE

•• Interface Connector:

This interface connector is used to connect the CD-ROM drive
with the PCMCIA interface card.

‚‚ Audio Output Jacks:

Left and right channel audio output for connection to external
speakers.

•

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Before you begin, make sure you turn OFF all power to your system
before connecting the PCMCIA CD-ROM to your computer.

1. Connect the PCMCIA interface card to the CD-ROM drive. Press
firmly until the CD-ROM connector is seated, and tighten the two
screws on the cable connector.

2. Place the CD-ROM drive in the horizontal position, for the CD­ROM is designed to operate only in the flat position. Operating the
CD-ROM drive in any abnormal position is prohibited.

3. Consult your computer’s documentation and locate the PCMCIA
slot.

4. Align the PCMCIA interface card with the arrow sign pointing to
the computer’s slot. (Please note that the card is keyed to guide
proper orientation.)

5. Slowly insert the PCMCIA interface card into the slot and press
firmly until the connector is seated.

6. You are now ready to install the PCMCIA CD-ROM device driver.
Please follow the Software Installation procedures.

CAUTION

You should connect the PCMCICA interface card to CD-ROM drive first before
inserting the PCMCIA interface card into your computer. DO NOT
connect/disconnect the CD-ROM PCMCIA interface card to/from the PCMCIA
interface card when the system is in power-on state.

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