HP A3715A User Manual

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HP 9000
Series 700, 800

A3715A CD-ROM Drive
User’s Guide

Print History

© 1997, Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.
Edition 1, May, 1997

This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. No part of this
document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated into another language without the prior
written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company . The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice.

Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett­Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Safety Considerations

The product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and
instructions before installation and operation.

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Safety Symbols

Instruction Manual Symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to the

manual to protect the product against damage.

WARNING A WARNING denotes a hazard that can cause personal injury.

Caution A Caution denotes a hazard that can damage equipment.

Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or Caution notice until you have understood
the hazardous conditions and have taken appropriate steps.

Grounding

The computer in which this product is installed is a sa fety C lass I product and has a protective earth ing
terminal. There must be an uninterruptible safety earth ground from the main power source to the
product’s input wiring terminals, power cord or supplied power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the
protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord until the ground has been restored.

Servicing

Any servicing, adjustment, maintenance or repair must be performed only by authorized service­trained personnel.

Warranty

If you have any questions about the warranty for this product, contact your dealer or your local
Hewlett-Packard sales representative.

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Regulatory Statements

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement (USA)

Caution This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energ y. If it

is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may
cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of
FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct the interference. If this equipment causes interference
to radio reception (which can be determined by turning the eq uipment of f and
on) try these measures: Re-orient the receiving antenna. Relocate the
computer with respect to the receiver. Move the computer equipment away
from the receiver. Plug the computer and the receiver into different branch
circuits. Consult your dealer or an experienced technician for additional
suggestions.

VCCI Class 1 (Japan)

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Laser Safety Statement (USA)

This CD-ROM mass storage system contains a laser system and is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product
under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance standard
according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future
reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance procedures other than

those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To
prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Laser Safety Statement (Finland)

LASERTURVALLISUUS

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LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
HP3000 Series 9xx - ja HP 9000 Model 8xx -tietokoneisiin voidaan asentaa lisvärusteena

laitteensisäinen CD-ROM-lukulaite (9164-0393), joka on laserlaite.
Kyseinen CD-ROM-lukulaite on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissa

käytössä lukulaitteen soujakotelo estää laseräteen pääsyn laiteen ulkopuolelle. Laitteen
turvallisuusluokka on määritetty standardin EN 60825 (1991) mukaisesti.

Tiedot CD-ROM-lukulaitteessa käytettävän laserdiodin säteilyominaisuuksista:

Aallonpituus 790 nm
Teho 0,145 mW
Luokan 1 laser

Laser Safety Statement (Germany)

VORSICHT

Dieses Geraet ist ein Laser Klasse 1 nach IEC 825. Beachten Sie die Bedienungsanleitung und
verwahren Sie diese für spaeteren Gebrauch.

Geraet nicht oeffnen. Lassen Sie Instandhaltungsarbeiten durch Vertragswerkstaetten durchfuehren.

VORSICHT Fuehren Sie Einstellungen und Pruefungen entsprechend den hier

beschriebenen Anleitungen durch, um Gefaehrdungen durch den
Laserstrahl zu vermeiden.

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IEC Statement (Worldwide)

Note This is a Class A product. In a domestic en vironment, this product ma y cau se

radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

Herstellerbescheinigung (Germany)

Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlärm information
sverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.

• Schalldruckpegel Lp ≤ 70 dB(A)

• Am Arbeitsplatz

• Normaler Betrieb

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Nach ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Typprüfung

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EMC Statement (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel
brouelleur du Canada.

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Declaration of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer's Name:

Hewlett-Packard Company

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Manufacturer's Address:

8000 Foothills Boulevard
Roseville, CA 95747
USA

Declares, that the product

Product Name:
Model Number(s):
Product Options:

Fast CD-ROM Drive
A3715A
All

Conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety

: IEC 950:1991 + A1, A2, A3 / EN 60950:1992 + A1, A2, A3

IEC 825-1:1993 / EN 60825-1:1994, Laser Class 1

EMC

: CISPR 22:1993 / EN 55022:1994 - Class A

EN 50082-1:1992, Generic Immunity, including:

IEC 801-2:1991 / prEN 55024-2:1992, 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984 / prEN 55024-3:1991, 3 V/m, 27-500 Mhz
IEC 801-4:1988 / prEN 55024-4:1992, 0.5 kV Signal Lines

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1 kV Power Lines

Supplementary Information

:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly.

1 The Product was tested in a typical configuration with a Hewlett-Packard computer system.

Roseville, February 17, 1997

Dan Blount, Quality Manager

European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH,
Department TRE, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: + 49-7031-14-3143)

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In This Book

This book is the user manual for the A3715A CD-ROM Drive. It contains two chapters and an index.
Chapter 1, Operation, describes how to operate the CD-ROM drive, including using its front panel

and loading and unloading CD-ROMs.
Chapter 2, Service, contains information about diagnosing CD-ROM drive problems and obtaining

service for the drive. It also lists CD-ROM drive specifications.

Index

Tabs on the edges of pages show the chapter titles and assist in the quick location of information.

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Contents

Print History ........................................................................................................iii

Safety Considerations ..........................................................................................iii

Regulatory Statements .......................................................... ........ ....... ............... iv

In This Book ................................... ........ ....................................... ....................viii

1. Operation ............................................................................................................1-1

Features ............................................................................................................. 1-2

Front panel ........................................................................................................1-3

Operating the CD-ROM drive ............................................... ........ ....................1-4

Power On ....................................................................................................1-4

Drive Status LED .......................................................................................1-4

Loading CDs (horizontal mount) ......................................................................1-5

Loading CDs (vertical mount) ..........................................................................1-6

Unloading CDs ..................................................................................................1-7

Emergency ejection of a CD .............................................................................1-8

Handling and storing compact disks (CDs) ......................................................1-9

Compact Disk Do’s ....................................................................................1-9

Compact Disk Don’ts .................................................................................1-9

2. Service .................................................................................................................2-1

Maintaining the CD-ROM Drive ......................................................................2-2

Environmental limits ..................................................................................2-2

Preventive maintenance ..............................................................................2-2

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 2-3

If the drive has a problem which cannot be solved ....................................2-3

Preparing for a service call .........................................................................2-4

Reshipment Guidelines ..............................................................................2-4

Specifications .................................................................................................... 2-5

Setting the SCSI ID ...........................................................................................2-6

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