EXP Computer PD-630 User Manual
PORTABLE PD/CD-ROM
USER’S MANUAL
EXP COMPUTER, INC.
EXP COMPUTER, INC.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
EXP MEMORY PRODUCTS.
NON-TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY
EXP COMPUTER INC., AND EXP MEMORY PRODUCTS("EXP") warrants that the
Portable PD/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 (516)
496-7629. 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.
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.
EXP TECHSUPPORT TEL: (516)-496-7629 WEB: WWW.EXPNET.COM
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, Windows 95, and MSCDEX are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Kodak.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....................................................... 1
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.......................................... 1
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS..................................................... 3
FRONT PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE ................................. 3
REAR PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE .................................... 4
POWER SOURCE............................................................................ 5
CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER.................................................. 5
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES.................................................. 6
REMOVING THE BATTERIES................................................... 7
NOTICE .............................................................................. 7
HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................... 8
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................... 9
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95 .................... 9
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR DOS/WINDOWS 3.1........... 10
MANUAL INSTALLATION FOR DOS/WINDOWS 3.1 ................ 11
ENABLING 32-BIT CARD SUPPORT OF WINDOWS 95........... 13
PD TRAVELER’S DRIVE LETTERS ................................................. 15
FORMATTING PD CARTRIDGES.................................................... 16
USING THE PCMCIA CD-ROM WITH A COMPUTER...................... 17
HOW TO PLAY THE AUDIO CD ...................................................... 19
TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................... 20
PCMCIA(PC CARD) SOFTWARE INFORMATION ........................... 24
POWER SAVING ............................................................................. 29
INTRODUCTION
The PD TRAVELER brings in the latest mobile computing technology to
notebook computer users with portability and convenience. The PD
TRAVELER is a
• PD drive which reads and writes 664 MB optical phase-change
cartridges
• CD-ROM drive which reads CD-ROM discs and plays CD-Audio music
discs
• Back-up device to store data
Featuring flexible power options, the PD TRAVELER may operate on either
AC power or batteries. The PD TRAVELER is designed for both business
and entertainment solutions.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1. Notebook or desktop computer with a PC Card(PCMCIA 2.1) Type I, II or
III slot.
2. MS-DOS Version 6.0 or higher with MSCDEX.EXE (for DOS/Windows
users only) or Windows 95.
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
§ Complies with PC Card (PCMCIA 2.1) Standard
§ MSCDEX compatible
§ Easy-to-install device driver software
§ Data stored on PD cartridge is good for 30 years
§ Ultra slim PCMCIA Card
85.6 x 54.0 x 3.3 mm (Type I)
§ PD/CD-ROM Drive
Size: 164 x 250 x 50mm
Weight ≤ 1.35 Kg
§ PCMCIA power consumption: +5V/300 mA (Standby), +5V/500 mA
(max.)
§ Power source: 12V/1A AC adapter or batteries (1.5V AA size x 8)
§ Windows 95 Ready
§ CD-ROM Data capacity: 553MB( Mode 1) 635 MB (Mode 2)
§ Motorized front tray loading
§ CD format supports CD-Audio, CD-XA, CD-ROM mode 1 and 2, Multi-
session Photo CD, Video CD
§ Audio function: Headphone output jack with volume control, Audio line-in
jack
§ PD storage capacity: 664MB
§ PD data transfer rate: 518-1,141 KB/sec (average 6X)
§ PD average access time: 125ms
§ CD data transfer rate: 900KB/sec (6X)
§ Buffer: 256KB
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT PANEL OF THE PD/CD-ROM DRIVE
•• Disc Tray:
To insert the PD cartridge, CD-ROM or Audio CD.
‚‚ Load/Eject button:
Press this button to load the disc tray.
ƒƒ Power Indicator:
• This indicator will light with a green LED when the power is on.
• This LED will blink when battery power is low.
„„ Busy Indicator:
This LED will blink when the drive is busy reading or writing.
…… PD/CD Indicator:
• This LED glows amber when a PD cartridge is in the driver
• This LED glows green for a CD-ROM or Audio CD
• • This LED is dark when tray is empty
† † Headphone Volume Control Knob:
This rotary knob is used to adjust the volume of the headphone jack.
‡‡ Headphone Jack:
3.5mm audio headphone jack.
REAR PANEL OF THE CD-ROM DRIVE
•• Interface Connector:
This interface connector connects to the PCMCIA interface card.
‚‚ DC in Jack:
This jack connects to the AC adapter.
ƒƒ Line out Jack:
This jack outputs audio signal to an amplifier.
POWER SOURCE
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The PD TRAVELER can be either powered by the AC adapter or by the
batteries as a flexible option. However, the AC adapter has a priority over
the battery in powering the PD/CD-ROM. That means if you connect the AC
adapter, the PD TRAVELER will operate on it regardless if the batteries are
installed.
The PD TRAVELER will be turned on automatically when your computer is
powered on and the PCMCIA interface card is connected to the computer
and initialized. On the other hand, when you turn off your computer or
disconnect the PCMCIA interface card from your computer, the PD
TRAVELER will be powered off automatically. Such convenient design
ensures that users will not waste the battery power if the CD-ROM is not in
use.
The POWER LED indicates the power state, it will always light up when the
power supply is in the normal condition. The LED will flash if the power is
insufficient caused by a malfunctioning AC adapter or if the batteries are
reaching the end their service life. In this case, remove the old batteries
and replace with new batteries, or check your AC adapter to see if it is
defective or improperly connected.
CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER
1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC IN jack at the rear panel of the
CD-ROM.
2. Attach the AC adapter to the AC power outlet.
The PD TRAVELER requires eight AA size batteries (not included) for
operation. When using alkaline batteries, the battery life may last for more
than 3 hours if the PD TRAVELER is used in CD-ROM mode, it can be even
longer when the PD TRAVELER is used in CD-Audio mode. You can also
use NiCad rechargeable battery’s which have a shorter service life. Both the
rechargeable battery and the re-charger are NOT provided with this unit.
To install the batteries, follow the instruction below:
1. Remove the disc from the PD.
2. Power off the PD by disconnecting the PCMCIA interface card from your
computer.
3. Turn over the PD drive and place horizontally.
4. Press and slide the battery lid in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
(As shown in Figure 3)
5. Install eight fresh AA batteries in the order as illustrated in Figure 4, and
make sure polarities are aligned properly. It is recommended that you
follow the order in the illustration to install the batteries with ease.
6. Please note that the battery ribbon must be arranged as shown in Figure
4. Otherwise, it will be difficult to remove the batteries.
7. Replace the battery lid.
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