EXP Computer Hard Disk Traveler Plus User Manual

PCMCIA

Portable HARD DISK PLUS

Installation Manual

HD Traveler

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INTRODUCTION

The HD Traveler PLUS is a portable compact hard disk drive, which consists of a low-power hard
disk drive, a Parallel port (printer port) connector, and a PCMCIA interface card. It is compatible
with both computer’s Parallel Port and PC CARD (PCMCIA) 2.1 Type II or I slot. The HD
Traveler PLUS has an external power jack in case your notebook’s PCMCIA slot cannot supply
enough power needed by the unit. The external power is required for a parallel port connection.
The HD Traveler PLUS dual connection gives user flexibility to add more storage space or
transfer data between your notebook and/or your desktop computer.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook or desktop computer with a PC Card (PCMCIA) 2.1 Type I or II slot or a Parallel
port (Printer port)

2. Windows 95/98, Windows NT 3.51/4.0

FEATURES

§ Complies with PC Card (PCMCIA) 2.1 specification

§ Windows 95/98, Windows NT Ready

§ Hard disk size - 2.1 GB, 3.2 GB or 5 GB

§ Power sources requirement

PC Card interface: PC slot or AC adapter
Parallel port interface: AC Adapter required

§ Low power consumption; 250 mA (Standby), 800 mA (Peak value accessing)

§ Ultra slim PCMCIA Card

85.6 x 54.0 x 3.3 mm (Type I)

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

1. Parallel Port

Standard 25 pin Parallel port connector.

2. Hard Disk

Hard disk with the power indicator, a DC input jack

3. Interface Connector

26-pin male connector connects to PCMCIA card’s female adapter

4. PCMCIA Card

Type 1 PCMCIA card connects to notebook’s PCMCIA slot

5. AC Adapter

Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Mhz. 0.4A.

Output: +12 VDC/1000mA.

INSTALLATION

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

1. PCMCIA interface

2. Parallel Port interface

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

INSTALLATION FOR PC CARD INTERFACE

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

If install on a NT station, make sure you turn OFF all power to your system before connecting the
HD Traveler Plus to your computer. However, you are allowed to install the HD with power while
using Windows 95/98, because the OS supports plug-and-play.

1. Connect the PCMCIA interface card to the HD drive. Push firmly

until the HARD DISK connector is seated, and then tighten the two
screws on the cable connector.

2. Place the HD drive in the horizontal position.

Consult your computer’s documentation to locate the PCMCIA

3.

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
for proper orientation.)

5. Slowly insert the PCMCIA interface card into the slot and press

firmly until the card is seated.

6. You are now ready to install the HD Ttaveler Plus device driver.

CAUTION

The hard disk and electronic components installed on the Hard disk Traveler
Plus are very sensitive to damage from static electricity. Before handling the
unit, touch a grounded metal surface. DO NOT connect/disconnect the HARD
DISK PCMCIA interface connector to/from the PCMCIA interface card when
the system is in power-on state.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95 AND 98

The “New Hardware Found” dialog box* will appear when you insert the HD Traveler Plus under
Windows 95 for the very first time.

Select “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer” and click on the OK button. Insert
the HD TRAVELER device driver disk into your floppy drive.

(If the dialog box does not appear, please refer to the “Trouble Shooting section.)

If a dialog box come up select the EXP HD Traveler Plus, then click OK.

* Your dialog box may be different from the one shown depending on your Windows 95 version

For user with a newer revision, “Update Device Driver Wizard” box * will appear. Click on “Next”
button, let Windows 95 search for driver. Make sure to insert the HD Traveler device driver
diskette into your floppy drive.

(If the dialog box does not appear, please refer to the “Trouble Shooting section.)

Click on the “Finish” button.

VERIFY YOUR INSTALLATION

From “Desk Top” click on “My Computer” icon.
There should be addition drive’s icon displayed.
(You may have to manually set Disk Drive setting as
a removable icon).

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS NT 4.0

PC Card Interface

Currently there is no Plug and Play support for PC Card (PCMCIA) on the Windows NT 4.0. User
can install the device driver without the HD PC Card, however after you finishing the installation
you should insert the HD PC Card before restart the computer.

Follow the instructions to install the HD PC device driver:
Click on My Computer > Control Panel > SCSI Adapters.

Choose Drivers tab and the click on “Add”. From the Install Driver click “Have Disk” button.