EXP Computer CD-RW Station User Manual

PC Card

CD ReWritable

Installation Manual

CRW-740

EXP COMPUTER, INC.

EXP MEMORY PRODUCTS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NON-TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY

EXP COMPUTER INC., AND EXP MEMORY PRODUCTS ("EXP") warrants that the Disk Traveler
(“products”) manufactured or distributed by EXP to be free from failures due to defects in materials
or workmanship for a 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 that in its opinion is defective.

Before you return the failed products, contact EXP. You will need to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number by calling EXP’s Technical Support Department at [phone].
The RMA number should be displayed on the outside of the returning 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.

INTRODUCTION 1

• SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

• FEATURES

• PACKAGE CONTENTS

• PART NAME AND FUNCTIONS

INTSTALLATION 5

INSTALLATION FOR PARALLEL PORT INTERFACE

• SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95 AND 98

• SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS NT

INSTALLATION FOR PC CARD INTERFACE

• SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95 AND 98

• SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS NT

TROUBLE SHOOTING 17

• PARALLEL PORT INTERFACE

• PC CARD INTERFACE

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.

EXP WEB SITE: www.expnet.com
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REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE DRIVER 23

• PC CARD INTERFACE

• PARALLEL PORT INTERFACE

APPENDIX 25

• FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

• MEDIA CONSIDERATION 26

• TIPS

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INTRODUCTION

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The CD ReWriter is a portable CD-ROM drive, which consists of a low­power CD rewritable drive, a small 26 pin universal connector, a cable for
Parallel port (printer port),. It is compatible with either computer’s Parallel
Port or PC CARD (PCMCIA) 2.1 Type II or I slot. The CD Rewriter can write
to CD-R (write-once) or CD-RW (rewritable) disk and read other variety of
CD formats. The drive required an external power supply adapter (included).
CD ReWriter dual connection gives user flexibility to add more storage
space or transfer data between your notebook and/or your desktop
computer.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Notebook or desktop computer with Pentium 133 Mhz or higher

• 32 MB RAM

• 75 MB free HD space

• A Parallel port (EPP or bi-directional) or If using the PC Card interface,

the computer should have at least one PC Card (PCMCIA) 2.1 slot.

• Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0

§ Suitable for the following disk standard: CD R/RW, CD- DA, CD-ROM,
CD-I, C—ROM XA, CD-Bridge, Photo CD, Video CD, CD Extra

§ Power source: AC Adapter

Input: 120-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.4 A.
Output: 12 VDC 1000 mA.

§ CD-RW and CD-R disc and application software included.

1. Parallel Port interface cable
Standard 25 pin Parallel port connector and 26 pin small connector.

2. CD drive assembly
CD drive with the power indicator, a DC input jack

3. AC Adapter
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. 0.4A.

Output: +12 VDC/1000mA.

4. Blank CD-RW and CD-R disk

5. PC Card

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

The front panel of your CD Rewriter may look slightly different from the
figure shown below. The important parts and functions, however, are the same
regardless their locations.

1. Eject button:

Press this button to eject the tray.

2. Access LED:

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

3. Emergency Hole:

Insert a pin shaped item to manually eject the tray while power-off.

4. Power LED:

This LED will light when power is on.

5. Head Phone jack:

The CD-Audio sound output. Connect a headphone or external speaker here.

6. Volume Control:

CD-Audio volume control.

REAR PANEL

1. Power Button:

Press the button to manually power on/off the drive.

2. DC in Jack:

This jack connects to the AC adapter.

3. Interface Connector:

Connect the drive to the Parallel port cable or PCMCIA interface card.

4. Audio Line-Out Jack:

Send audio signal to an external amplifier.

Figure 1

Figure 2

POWER SOURCE

The CD Rewriter Drive powered by an AC adapter. The POWER LED indicates the
power status. It always light up when the power supply is in the normal condition.

1. Connect the AC adapter plugs to the DC IN jack at the rear panel of the drive.

2. Attach the AC adapter to the AC power outlet.

INSTALLATION

The installation procedures have two sections for each type of interface.

1. Parallel Port interface

2. PC Card (PCMCIA) interface

The procedure includes hardware and software installation. Just follow along
the interface of your choice.

INSTALLATION FOR PARALLEL PORT INTERFACE

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

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

1. Connect the DC Input adapter cable to the EXP CD drive assembly.

2. Connect one end
of the Parallel
cable to EXP CD
(26 pin small
connector), and
connect the other
end to computer
parallel port.
(standard 25
connector)

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95/98

Check all the connection as states in the “Hardware Installation” section.
From the Desktop Click ‘My Computer’ icon, ‘Control Panel’ and then ‘Add

New Hardware’

1. Click "Next>" to begin.

2. When prompted whether to search for your new hardware,
Select "No" and click "Next>".

3. Plug-in the AC adapter to a working AC receptacle.

4. Press power button.

You are now ready to install the software.

CAUTION

The CD and electronic components installed on the CD ReWriter are very
sensitive to damage from static electricity. Before handling the unit, touch a
grounded metal surface. DO NOT connect/disconnect the CD ReWriter unit
to/from the parallel cable when the system is in power-on state.

3. Open "SCSI controllers". Click "Have Disk...".

4. Insert Installation Diskette into the drive selected,
then click "OK". If you're installing from a directory
containing downloaded installation files, specify the full
path of the directory and click "OK".

5. Select "P.H.T. Parallel-Port Trans-Series Win95/98 Driver",
and click "Next>".

VERIFY YOUR INSTALLATION

From “desk top” click on “my computer”
icon. There should be addition CD-ROM
drive’s icon displayed.

6. Click "Finish" to complete installation.

7. Remove Installation diskette.

8. Restart system, when prompted.