MCE Technologies G4 User Manual

PowerBook G4

Internal

CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

User’s Guide

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PowerBook G4 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the MCE Internal CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive for the
PowerBook G4! We are sure that your new drive will enrich your PowerBook
computing experience.

Please be sure to read the manual thoroughly before using your new device..

Getting Started

Under Mac OS 8.6 through 9.x the combo drive is recognized by the Apple CD/
DVD Driver software extension. If you were previously using an Apple CD­ROM or DVD expansion bay drive and have the Apple CD/DVD Driver
extension enabled, then you may begin to use the combo drive immediately to
read pre-recorded audio or data CD's (or DVD video discs for those with DVD/
CD-RW combo drives).

To write to a CD-R or CD-RW disc you’ll need to use a CD recording program
such as the Roxio Toast or Apple’s disc burning utilities (iTunes and Disc
Burner).

To play DVD video discs with the combo drive you may use the Apple DVD
Player application that is included with the Mac OS. If your PowerBook does
not automatically launch the Apple DVD Player application upon insertion of a
DVD movie into the Xcarét Pro Combo Drive, you may launch it manually
either by selecting it from the Apple menu, if it is present there, or by double
clicking it’s icon located on your hard drive (usually in the Applications folder).

Using the Combo Drive

Gently push the CD disc into the combo drive’s slot until the disc is pulled in by
the drive’s grabbing mechanism.

To eject the CD tray when a CD disc is present and mounted on the
PowerBook's Desktop, simply highlight the disc’s icon and either:

1) Under Mac OS 8.6-9.x, simultaneously press the Command and Y keys
on the PowerBook’s keyboard (or under Mac OS X, simultaneously
press Command and E);

2) Drag the icon of the CD onto the Trash icon

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PowerBook G4 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

Booting from the Xcarét Pro Drive

In order to boot the PowerBook from the combo drive,

1) Insert a bootable CD disc into the drive while your PowerBook is on and
wait for the CD to mount onto the Desktop.

2) Open the Startup Disk control panel (usually located under the Apple
menu).

3) Select the inserted bootable CD as the Startup Disk.

4) Close the Startup Disk control panel.

5) Select Restart from the Special menu in the Desktop.

6) P

ress the "C" key until your computer begins booting from the CD.

If you instead select Shut Down from the Special menu in the Finder after
selecting the bootable CD as the Startup Disk, you must still press the "C" key
down when starting up in order to boot the PowerBook from the bootable CD in
the drive.

Having booted from a CD in the combo drive, you will not be able remove the
CD from the drive or replace the drive with another device. You must first select
and boot from another bootable volume. From the Startup Disk control panel,
select another bootable volume not currently in the combo drive to be the startup
disk. Restart the PowerBook, booting from the newly selected volume. You can
then replace the CD disc.

Toast or iTunes?

If you are debating on whether to use Toast or Apple’s iTunes and/or Disc
Burner for your CD-Recording needs, please visit the following web site for
assistance:http://www.roxio.com/en/support/toast/itunes.html. This web site
contains very sound information about Toast and iTunes/Disc Burner as well as
tips on how you can use them together.

Note: If you plan to use Toast along with iTunes/Disc Burner then,

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using the “Extensions Manager” control panel, disable the “FireWire
Authoring Support” extension.

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Important Usage Notes

The MCE Xcarét Pro Expansion Bay Drive is designed to withstand the normal,
reasonable handling involved with mobile use. It is not designed to handle
abrupt shock such as that experienced in dropping, pounding, banging or
otherwise smashing the Xcarét Pro Drive. Exercise care when handling the
Xcarét Pro drive and it will provide you with reliable and extended storage
capabilities. To avoid possible damage to the CD tray or the drive, keep the tray
closed when you are not using it. Also, be sure to always store the Xcarét Pro
Drive in its handy protective case during transport when it is not in the Power­Book, such as when it’s inside a computer carrying case.

Troubleshooting

I can't boot from the combo drive.

•Verify that the CD in the combo drive is bootable

• Make sure it is selected in the Startup Disk control panel.

• Make sure you hold down the "C" key while selecting restart and continue

holding it down until the PowerBook begins booting from the CD.

My hard drive has failed. Can I still boot from the combo drive?

Yes. Make sure that you have a bootable CD in your combo drive. To force
your PowerBook to look for the boot volume on a CD in the Xcarét Pro,
simultaneously press the keyboard keys Command, Option, Shift and Delete at
startup.

Why won't my music CD play from the combo drive using the CD Control
Strip or the AppleCD Audio Player?

In order to use the CD Control Strip or the AppleCD Audio Player to listen to a
music CD using the Xcarét Pro Drive, you must startup your PowerBook with
the Apple CD/DVD extension enabled. Upon startup, this driver loads for the
Xcarét Pro drive and enables it to work with the CD Control Strip and the
AppleCD Audio Player application.

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PowerBook G4 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive

If you have exhausted all of the troubleshooting recommendations outlined here and still
have not resolved the problem with your new hard drive, you may receive technical
assistance by calling [phone] or by sending an email to [e-mail].
Please provide the following information:

•Your name

• Invoice number

• Date of the invoice

• MCE part number

• PowerBook model

• Mac OS version number

• Description of the problem, including any relevant error messages

Since technical assistance representatives do not have access to invoice information, it is
necessary that you have this information with you when contacting them.

Laser Information

Warning: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in
your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in
this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying
lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety,
have this equipment serviced only by an authorized service provider.

Your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The Class 1 label, located in a user-accessible
area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning
label is located in a service-accessible area.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT

Class 1 label

CAUTION-LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
 DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
 DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
 DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Service warning label

High-Risk Activities Warning

This product is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft
navigation or communications systems, or air traffic control machines, or for any other
uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death, personal injury or
severe environmental damage.

Warranty Information

This is your MCE Technologies, LLC (MCE) one year limited warranty. The original purchaser
(Purchaser) must present proof of purchase and proof of purchase date (Bill of Sale) to obtain
warranty service.

This product is warranted by MCE to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1)
year from the date of purchase by the Purchaser.

Purchaser's sole remedy under an MCE warranty shall be, at MCE's sole election, refund, repair or
replacement as provided in this warranty. An MCE warranty shall not apply to any failure or defect
caused by misuse, abnormal use, neglect, abuse, alteration, improper installation, unauthorized repair
or modification, improper testing, accident or causes external to the product such as but not limited
to excessive heat or humidity, power failure, or surges, or improper installation, or damage arising
from improper packaging during transport; and damage resulting from causes, including without
limitation, lack of technical skill, competence, or experience of the user. This warranty shall not be
enlarged, diminished or affected by, and no liability shall arise out of, MCE's rendering of technical
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