EXP Computer CD Traveler Plus User Manual
Portable CD-ROM
User’ Manual
For
CD Traveler - PCMCIA
CD Traveler Plus - PCMCIA and Parallel
TABLE OF CONTENT
PART NAME AND FUNCTION
TOP PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE 4
REAR PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE 5
BOTTOM OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE 6
PARALLEL PORT ADAPTER CABLE 7
CD-ROM POWER
SELECTING THE POWER SOURCE 7
CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER 9
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 9
POWER SWITCH 10
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION FOR PCMCIA INTERFACE 12
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 12
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95/98 13
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0 15
INSTALLATION FOR PARALLEL INTERFACE 16
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 17
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95/98 17
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0 20
BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE 23
WINDOWS 95/98 AND WINDOWS NT 4.0 23
USING THE CD-ROM AS A STAND-ALONE CD PLAYER 24
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PLAY AN AUDIO CD BY USING SOFTWARE 26
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PCMCIA INTERFACE 28
PARALLEL PORT INTERFACE 32
REMOVING OR RE-INSTALLING THE DRIVER
PCMCIA INTERFACE 34
PARALLEL PORT INTERFACE 35
INSTALL A CD TITLE
DOS/Windows 3.x 36
Window 95/98 and Window NT 4.0 36
Hot Insert/Remove the PCMCIA interface card
APPENDIX A
DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR DOS 38
PCMCIA INTERFACE 38
PARALLEL PORT INTERFACE 40
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PRECAUTIONS
Read this section carefully before starting to use the
Portable CD-ROM Plus.
CD-ROM DRIVE
• Do not place heavy objects on the CD-ROM drive.
• Do not shake or subject to intense vibration.
• Keeps disc cover closed to protect from dust.
• Do not disassemble the player.
• Do not spill liquid on the player.
• Do not touch the lens.
• The CD drive using invisible laser radiation when open, the cover avoid
direct exposure to the beam.
• Clean the outsides of the player with a soft dry cloth only.
• Clean the lens with a dry cotton swab or a lens blower.
• Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or heat. Especially do not
leave it in a hot automobile.
• Condensation may form on the lens if the CD-ROM is suddenly removed
from a cold temperature setting and placed in a much warmer
environment. This may result in the lens’ inability to properly read the
disc. If this occurs, remove the disc and leave the power on. After one
hour, reinsert the disc and play again.
CD
• Handle the disc by the edges as mush as possible. Do not touch the
surface of the disc.
• Do not scratch or smudge the surface of the disc. Do not attach a label
to the disc.
• Do not bend the disc.
• Do not expose the disc to the direct sunlight. Do not store the disc in a
room with high temperature or high humidity.
• To avoid dust, scratches, bending, etc., always store the disc in its case.
• For best results, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth in a circular direction.
Do not use benzine, record cleaner, static electricity prevention fluid, or
any other liquid as it may damage the disc.
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CD-ROM PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
TOP PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE:
•• Open button:
Press this button to open the disc cover.
‚‚ On/Busy led:
• This indicator will light dimly with a green LED when the power is on.
• This LED will light brightly when the drive is ready.
• This LED will blink when the drive is accessing the disc.
• This LED will blink every 2 seconds when the disc cover is opened.
ƒƒ External Power led:
• This LED will light when AC adapter or batteries are used.
• This LED will blink when input power is low.
„„ Play/Pause button: (for CD audio operation only)
• When the drive is in ‘stop’ state, pressing this button will activate the
drive to start playing.
• When the drive is in ‘play’ state, pressing this button will make it pause.
Figure 1
…… Next/Previous button: (for CD audio operation only)
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• When the drive is in ‘play’ state, pressing the right edge of the button
will skip to the next track.
• When the drive is in ‘play’ state, pressing the left edge of the button will
skip to the previous track.
†† Headphone Volume Control knob:
Turn this rotary knob to adjust the headphone volume.
‡‡ Headphone jack:
This is a 3.5mm audio headphone jack.
ˆˆ Line-out jack:
Audio outputs signal to an amplifier.
REAR PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE:
•• PCMCIA/Parallel Port Interface connector:
This connector connects to the PCMCIA interface card or the Parallel
Port interface cable.
‚‚ Power Source switch:
• Set the switch to “PC” to select the power source from PCMCIA socket.
• Set the switch to “DC/BATT” to select the power source from AC
adapter or batteries.
Please refer to next section titled “CD-ROM POWER SOURCE” for
details.
ƒƒ DC-IN jack:
This jack connects to an AC adapter.
„„ Power button: (for stand-alone CD player operation only)
Press this button to power on/off the drive when it is used stand-alone as
an audio CD player.
Figure 2
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BOTTOM OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE:
•• PCMCIA Interface Card Holder:
Store the PCMCIA interface card when not used.
‚‚ Battery Lid:
Slide and lift up the lid to install or remove the batteries.
Figure 3
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PARALLEL PORT ADAPTER CABLE:
•• Parallel port connector:
Connect this connector to a computer (25 pin) parallel port (Printer port).
‚‚ CD-ROM drive connector:
Connect this connector to the back of CD-ROM drive (26 pin)
Figure 4
CD-ROM POWER
There are three power source options to choose to power the CD Traveler:
1. PCMCIA socket power direct
2. AC adapter
3. Battery.
However, you can use only AC adapter or batteries when the CD-ROM is
used with the Parallel Port connection or as a stand-alone CD player.
SELECTING THE POWER SOURCE
The POWER SOURCE SWITCH (as shown in ‚ of Figure 2) is for selecting
which power source to use.
PC Card (PCMCIA) interface
User can select power source form PC or DC/BATT.
Parallel Port interface
User selects power source from DC/BATT only.
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POWER SOURCE SWITCH is set to “PC” (Figure 4.a)
The PCMCIA power direct is selected. Thus, the CD-ROM
will obtain power from PCMCIA socket of your computer,
there for no external power (AC or batteries) will be required.
In the event that your computer can not supply enough power
Fig. 4.a to operate the PCMCIA CD-ROM drive, then you will have to use
external power as described below. Do not set the switch to this position if
you are using the Parallel Port connection.
POWER SOURCE SWITCH is set to “DC/BATT” (Figure 4.b)
The external power source is selected. In this condition, you
must apply AC adapter or batteries to CD-ROM drive. The
Parallel Port connection requires the switch setting in DC/Batt
position. Please note that the AC adapter has a priority over
the battery in powering the CD-ROM drive. In other words, if
you connect the AC adapter, the CD-ROM drive will draw power Fig.4.b
from the adapter regardless if the batteries are installed or not.
NOTE: If you choose to use external power, remember to apply external
power before enabling the PCMCIA interface card (booting the
computer or hot-inserting the card).
For the Parallel Port connection, user will also need to apply external
power before booting the computer.
If you failed to apply the external power first, the drive status will
remain NOT READY although the external power is applied later; it
may also result in CD-ROM drive abnormal condition. In this case,
reboot your computer again to enable the CD-ROM drive.
WARNING
Do not shift the POWER SOURCE SWITCH when the CD-ROM is
powered on.
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CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER
1. Remove the PCMCIA interface card or Parallel Port connector from your
computer.
2. Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC-IN jack at the CD-ROM rear
panel.
3. Attach the AC adapter to the AC outlet.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The CD-ROM requires six AA size batteries (not included) for operation. The
Alkaline batteries may last longer than other batteries. You may also use NiCad rechargeable batteries, which have a shorter service life. Neither the
rechargeable batteries nor the charger is provided with this package.
Follow the instruction below to install the
batteries,
1. Remove the disc from the CD-ROM.
2. Disconnect the PCMCIA interface card
from your computer, and disconnect the
AC adapter from the “DC-IN” jack.
3. Turn over the CD-ROM drive and place
it horizontally.
4. Press and slide the battery lid in the
direction of the arrow to remove it. Figure 5
5. Install six fresh AA batteries (as shown in Figure 5), and make sure the
polarities match the diagram.
6. Replace the battery lid.
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POWER SWITCH
Stand-alone CD player
Pressing the POWER button (as shown in „ of Figure 2) will switch the CD
drive power ‘on’ or ‘off’. The drive also has an inactivity timer, which
automatically powered off if it has been idle more than 40 seconds.
CD-ROM operation
The POWER button will not function because the drive power is controlled by
the computer.
ON/BUSY LED (as shown in ‚ of Figure 1)
The LED indicate four status of the CD-Drive:
1. Power On: The LED will light dimly
2. Ready State: The LED will light brightly.
3. Accessing: The LED will blink when the drive is accessing the disc.
4. Cover Open: The LED will blink every 2 seconds.
EXT POWER LED (as shown in ƒ of Figure 1)
The LED indicates the external power state:
1. ON: The power supply is in the normal condition.
2. OFF: If you choose to use PCMCIA power direct.
3. BLINKING: External power is in use but power is low.
Low power may be caused by a malfunction AC adapter or when the
batteries are reaching the end of their service life. Check your AC adapter
to see if it is defective, improperly connected, or replace the old batteries
with new ones.
NOTICE
• Use only the AC adapter provided with this unit or refer to the rear panel
of the drive for the correct AC adapter specification.
• If you are not using the unit with the AC adapter for a long period of time,
disconnect it from the AC power outlet.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or different type of batteries (Ni-Cad
and alkaline, etc.)
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• Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and dispose of
them properly.
• If you do not use this unit for a long period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid the possible battery leakage.
• Thoroughly clean the battery compartment before inserting new batteries.
• Always turn on the CD-ROM power before the system if using the AC or
batteries
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INSTALLATION
The installation procedures have two sections for each type of interface.
1. PCMCIA(PC Card) interface
2. Parallel Port interface (option)
The procedure includes hardware and software installation. Just follow along
the interface of your choice.
INSTALLATION FOR PCMCIA INTERFACE
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
If install on a Windows NT station, make sure you turn OFF all power to your
system before connecting the CD Traveler Plus to your computer. However,
you are allowed to install the CD with power while using Windows 95/98,
because OS support plug-and-play. Before you begin, make sure you turn
OFF all power to your system before connecting the PCMCIA CD-ROM to
your computer.
1. Turn over the CD-ROM drive, locate the PCMCIA interface card at the
back of the CD-ROM drive. Lift and take out the card from the holder.
Place the CD-ROM drive upright in the horizontal position.
2. Make sure that the PCMCIA interface cable is firmly connected to the
interface connector at the back panel of the CD-ROM drive.
3. Refer to the computer user’s manual to locate your computer’s PCMCIA
slot.
4. Align the PCMCIA interface card with the arrow
sign pointing towards the computer’s slot.
(Please note that the card is keyed to guide for
proper insertion.)
5. Slowly insert the PCMCIA interface card into the
slot and press firmly until the connector is seated.
6. Check the power source switch set it according to power source and your
connection type.(PCMCIA or Parallel Port)
PCMCIA Socket -> PC
AC adapter or Battery -> DC/BATT (Parallel Port only)
(Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected or the batteries are
installed)
7. Turn the system ON to install the PCMCIA CD-ROM device driver.
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