PORT Noteworthy Slim Line CD-DVD User Manual
PORT-Noteworthy
Slim Line CD/DVD
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PORT-Noteworthy Slim Line CD/DVD
Dear user!
Welcome to the PORT DVD installation. Before you install the device, we
would like to ask you to carefully read the following items and take them into
account, if applicable, when making changes to your system.
With the purchase of this device you have acquired a drive that can be
connected to any PC with the approriate interface.
Warning!
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purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
This device was designed for home or office use.
Warning! This device is equipment according to EN55022 class A. This equipment can
cause radio disturbances in a residential area. If this is the case, the user has to take
appropriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs. It may not be used near or
with any life-sustaining systems.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damages that may occur from the use of a PORT
DVD system. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to make changes as technology
requires.
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This equiqment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules, and RS 210 Regulations (Canada). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential area. This equiqment 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 running 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 separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
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Table of Contents
USERS MANUAL
General Information ......................................................................... page 4
Safety measures and operating hints .............................................. page 5
CHAPTER 1:
Hardware Installation ....................................................................... page 6
CHAPTER 2:
Device description ............................................................................. page 7
CHAPTER 3:
Software Installation ......................................................................... page 8
under Windows 95/98 ................................................................ page 8
under Windows NT 4.0 .............................................................. page 10
CHAPTER 4:
Daily use of the PORT DVD ............................................................... page 12
CHAPTER 5:
Reference Section .............................................................................. page 13
Specifications of the PORT DVD ....................................................... page 15
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PORT-Noteworthy Slim Line CD/DVD
General
Reliable performance of the PORT DVD can not be guaranteed for configura-
tions that do not meet the following requirements.
Hardware Requirements
In order to use the PORT DVD you need a computer system with the following
minimum requirements:
486DX PC or higher
8 MB RAM or higher, depending on the operating system
at least a floppy disk drive and a hard disk
PCMCIA Card interface (type II or higher)
Software Requirements
The PORT DVD is set up for use of the following operating systems:
Windows 95/98
Windows NT 4.0
Media Formats
The PORT DVD reads formats according following CD and/or DVD standards:
MS-DOS data CDs (High Sierra, Mode 1 & Mode 2 complying with ISO 9660)
Data CDs (Joliet)
CD ROM XA
Mixed Mode CDs
Kodak Photo CDs (single and multisession)
UDF (Universal Disc Format)
Audio CDs
DVD ROM
DVD-R, CDI, CD-Midi, CD-R, CD-RW
Contents
The contents of the PORT DVD for PCs includes:
PORT DVD drive
an AC Adapter
a manual
PCMCIA Card connection cable
installation software on 3.5 floppy disk
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Safety measures and user interface
Safety measures and operating hints
The tray of the media can be opened in the following modes with the Eject
button :
- in the running mode (Drive is supplied with power from the PC via PORT
cable attached to the computer);
Additionaly, the tray can be opened at any time and in any mode by cautious
insertion and pressing the emergency-eject (e.g. with a pointed object like
a bent paper clip).
The PORT DVD can be operated in either upright or horizontal state. It should
possibly not be moved during operation.
Operating the device should
10 45 °C.
After transporting the device, especially in low temperatures which can
cause condensation to form, allow the PORT DVD unit to reach room
temperature before operating.
The PORT DVD should not be used in dusty and humid surroundings.
Use only the included AC Adapter power cable, otherwise damage to the
unit could occur.
The PORT DVD should not be operated near other RF emitting devices such
as consumer electronics as there is a potential for interference.
The PORT DVD should not be operated near strong electromagnetic radiation
source (loud speakers, Port DVD phones etc.)
Please note that the DVD-ROM drive takes longer to identify the media, after
placing it inside.
only take place within temperature ranges of
Safety:
Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair the DVD-ROM drive
as exposure to laser light or other safety hazards may result.
This is a Class 1 Laser Product. This product complies with all
applicable safety standards, DHHS Rules 21 CFR Chapter 1,
Subchapter J. The laser beam generated is totally enclosed during
all modes of normal operation, and no hazardous laser light is
emitted from the drive.
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