PQI mPack User Manual

mPack

TM

user’s manual

Portable

Multimedia Player

ENG

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the mPack portable multimedia player, a state-of

-the-art, portable hard disk, multimedia player by Power Quotient
International. We hope you enjoy using your new mPack with various
multimedia, anytime, anywhere.
This manual is designed to help you to use the product safely and
correctly. Please read it completely and carefully before using your new
mPack player.
Thank you.

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Copyrights/Certification/
Trademarks/Exemptions

[Copyrights]

● Power Quotient International has the rights of all patents, trademarks,
copyrights and other intellectual property rights relating to this manual. No
part of the manual may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means
without a prior authorization of PQI. Unauthorized use of all or part of the
manual may be subject to corresponding legal actions.

● All copyrighted contents, including software and audio/video sources, are
protected by the relevant laws and regulations such as the copyright law.
The user takes full legal responsibility when reproducing or distributing the
copyrighted contents without authorization.

● All of the companies, institutions, products, people and events that are
referred to in the examples of this manual, other than PQI, are fictitious.
There is no connection to any actual companies, institutions, products,
people or events, and no assumption as to such a connection shall be made.
It is the user's responsibility to comply with the relevant copyright laws.

Copyrightⓒ2004 Power Quotient International Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

[Certification]

CE, FCC, and MIC

● THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.|
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,

INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.

●

Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

● NOTE : 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, amy 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 correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

Safety Guidelines

Please read and follow all safety information before attempting to use this
product. These safety guidelines contain important information regarding the
safe and proper operation of the mPack. The safety categories are separated
into "DANGER", "WARNING", and "CAUTION".
The manufacturer is not liable for any injury, accident, or product damage
resulting from operation not in accordance with these safety guidelines.
The categories are as follows:

DANGER!

WARNING!

CAUTION!

If not handled as directed, serious injury or death may result.

If not handled as directed, serious or minor injury and/or
product or property damage may result.

If not handled as directed, minor damage may result.

- Reorient or relocate the reveiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and reveiver.

- 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.

[Registered Trademarks]

● mPack is the registered trademark of Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.

● Windows, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are the registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

[Exemptions]

● The manufacturer, trader and agent are not be responsible for any
accidental damage including physical harm, injury, or other damages
caused by improper use or operation of the product.

● The information in this manual has been prepared based on the current
product specifications. The product manufacturer, PQI, is adding new
features to the product and will continue to do so in the future. As a result,
the specification may be changed without prior notice to each user.

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DANGER!

These guidelines are to protect you from potentially deadly electrical shock
hazards as well as the equipment from accidental damage. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death.

Use only the AC adaptor that came with
this product. Using any other AC adaptor
may cause fire or electric shock.

Only connect the AC adaptor to a power
outlet as rated in this manual. Connecting
to any other type of outlet may cause fire
or electric shock.

Do NOT attempt to repair, disassemble,
or modify the product yourself. This may
cause fire or electric shock.

If smoke, or an unusual smell or noise is
detected from the product, turn the power
off immediately and unplug the AC
adaptor from the outlet. Continued use of
the product under abnormal conditions
may cause fire or electric shock.

Do NOT connect or disconnect the AC
adaptor with wet hands. Keep unit away
from wet surfaces or areas where it is likely
to get wet. If the product gets wet, either
inside or outside, electric shock may result.

If the product becomes wet with water or
any other liquid, do NOT attempt to dry it
using a heater or a microwave oven as it
may cause explosion, deformation, or
malfunction of the product.

❖ When a foreign object or liquid gets inside of the product, turn off the power immediately

and disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.

❖ Keep the product and the AC adaptor out of the reach of children. Responsible adult

supervision is necessary to avoid damage to either the product or the children.

WARNING!

If not handled as directed below, serious or minor injury and/or product or
property loss may result:

Do NOT place the product near sources of
strong magnetic fields, such as a magnet,
TV, a computer monitor, a speaker, or a
hands-free electronic device. Since the
product uses a magnetic disk as a storage
device, product damage may result from
exposure to magnetic fields.

Do NOT place the AC adaptor cable or
any other cable in a walkway because it
can create a tripping hazard which can
result in injury or product damage.

When using earphones or a headset, do
NOT set the volume too high. Avoid using
the product for extended periods of time.
Failure to comply with these warnings
may result in hearing loss.

If lighting occurs while the product in
plugged into an outlet, turn off the power
immediately and disconnect the AC
adaptor from the outlet. Lighting may
cause product damage.

❖ Data loss may occur due to external shock or lightning strike. The user is responsible

for data safety through regular backup -- WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR
LOSS OF DATA.

❖ If a bad sector occurs due to a physical shock, the product may not function

normally. The user can use the scan disk utility included in Windows OS to correct
the error.

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❖ Do NOT use the product in the following places or conditions in order to avoid product

malfunctioning:

• Extreme temperatures

• Excessive humidity

• Direct sunlight

• Excessive dust or dirt

• Sudden temperature changes - for example, in front of an air conditioner or a

ventilation outlet

• Where heat dissipation of the product is not allowed (a closed area)

❖ After recharging is complete, do NOT leave the AC adaptor connected to the power

outlet for an extended period of time. This may cause product damage.

❖ When using the product or the remote control, do NOT press two buttons

simultaneously because it may cause a product malfunction.

❖ Do NOT place one or more heavy object(s) on the product. This may cause a product

malfunction or damage.

❖ When product damage is too severe to repair, or the product life span has been

reached, dispose of the product in accordance with local electrical/electronic waste
regulations.

Use a dry, soft cloth or towel to clean the
product. Do NOT use chemical cleaners
such as benzene, thinner, or acetone
because they may discolor, deteriorate, or
peel off the product surface coating.

Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................1

Copyrights/Certification/Trademarks/Exemptions .......................................2

Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................3

Contents .......................................................................................................7

1. Before Using the Product

Introduction to mPack...................................................................................8

mPack Features ...........................................................................................9

Product Components .................................................................................11

2. Getting Started

mPack Parts ...............................................................................................12

Connecting the mPack ...............................................................................15

Software Installation ...................................................................................24

Running the PQI mPack PC Program .......................................................28

Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................38

3. Useful Functions

Audio...........................................................................................................40

Video...........................................................................................................48

Photo...........................................................................................................53

Radio...........................................................................................................60

Recorder .....................................................................................................63

Text .............................................................................................................69

Browser.......................................................................................................70

4. Applications

Game ..........................................................................................................75

Calendar .....................................................................................................75

Clock ...........................................................................................................76

實用視聽華語 (conversational Chinese) ...................................................76

Address Book .............................................................................................77

5. Setup

Audio Setup ................................................................................................80

Video Setup ................................................................................................81

Photo Setup................................................................................................82

Radio Setup................................................................................................83

System Setup .............................................................................................84

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................86

Specifications..............................................................................................89

Information..................................................................................................90

Limited Warranty Statement ......................................................................91

CAUTION!

If not handled as directed below, minor damage may result:

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Introduction to mPack

mPack is the portable hard disk multimedia player developed by Power
Quotient International (PQI). It's state-of-the-art features distinguishes it from
other portable multimedia players, resulting in increasing worldwide demands.

Because of its USB 2.0 compatibility, the mPack is capable of transferring
data at high speeds to and from your computer as well as reading and
transferring data to and from any inserted memory card (some cards require
an adaptor). In addition, you can play a wide variety of video/audio/image
formats and record in wma/wmv formats. You can also save TV/camcorder
contents as digital data or record an FM radio program from a broadcast,
which makes it a perfect tool for e-learning.

The mPack is customizable, allowing you to personalize your screen with
wallpaper, icons and screen savers. Through continuous firmware upgrade,
you can add new features as they become available.

We hope you enjoy this new world of richer multimedia along with the powerful
features of the mPack portable multimedia player.

mPack Features

3.5" Color TFT LCD Wide screen

The mPack employs a 3.5", 260k-color, TFT LCD which is wider than
traditional LCDs. This allows you to view information at a glace and allows
for various color icons and menus, making them more user-friendly.

Multifunction Port

The A/V OUT port provides a connection to a TV, an audio headset or a
remote control headset.

Massive 30 GB, 40 GB, 80 GB HDD, able to handle a large data

The mPack contains a 30 GB (mPack P800(HD030)), 40 GB (mPack
P800(HD040)), or 80 GB (mPack P800(HD080)) HDD, giving the user an
ability to transfer and transport large amounts of data.

Memory Card (CF; Compact Flash) compatible

You can mount your memory card directly into the card slot in order to
save and view your data without any need to connect to a PC.

USB 2.0 Supported for faster file transfer

The mPack supports a USB 2.0 interface, with speeds up to 480 Mbps to
maximize its file storage capability. High-speed data transfer between the
mPack and a PC has never been easier.

Firmware Upgrades for better performance

You can add new features or change the background and icons according
to your own taste through continuous firmware upgrades.

Built-in Speaker

Using the built-in speaker, you can enjoy quality sound without
headphones or ear buds.

3D Sound Chip for truer sound effects

With the 3D sound chip, you can hear more realistic sounds for true-to-life
quality sound effects.

Five-level equalizer for personal music preferences

Five preset equalizer levels allow you to enjoy music according to your
own preferred style (Normal, Jazz, Pop-up menu, Rock and Classic).

SPDIF 5.1-channel supported connection to external speakers

Using the SPDIF port and a surround sound speaker system, you can feel
the dynamic range of 5.1-channel Digital Theatre Surround Sound.

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Product Components

Please ensure you receive all of the following components in the product
package:

Instruction on figure-handling

The above components may change without prior notice due to
enhancement of the product performance and quality.

NOTE

mPack

SCART Adaptor

(option)

Remote Control

User Manual Installation CD

USB Cable

Earphones AC Adaptor AC Adaptor Cable

Carrying Bag (Large)

SPDIF Cable

A/V Cable

Carrying Bag (Small)

Infrared Remote Control

Plays a wide variety of formats

You can play a wide variety of video/audio formats including MPEG, WMV,
ASF, MP3, WMA, OGG, and AC3.

TV & Camcorder Recording/Saving

Using the video recording feature, you can save the contents from a TV or
camcorder as digital data.

FM Radio Reception/Recording

Listen to and record your favorite FM programs.

Raw image supported for high-end camera users

Those who use a high-end digital camera can view a photo file stored in a
raw image format. The mPack supports various raw image formats for
various digital camera models.

Multi-tasking capabilities

You can view, zoom-in, zoom-out, and rotate photos while listening to
background music.

Text Viewer

You can read lyrics or e-books using the Text Viewer feature.

Games supported for your enjoyment

The mPack comes pre-installed with games for your relaxation and
enjoyment. Additional games are provided through the PQI web site.

A variety of applications supported

You can run many PDA applications, such as an address book, calendar,
clock and Text Viewer.

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(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

▲ Button

▼ Button

◀ Button

▶ Button

(M) Button

+ Button

- Button

■Button

▶

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Button

(H) Button

RUN LED

Power Button

Record/Copy Button

CHARGE LED

IrDA Port

MIC.In

Power on/off

To turn the product on/off, press the power button once.

NOTE

Press the (M) button to display the pop-up menu as shown below:
Help, mPack Info, and Company Info are shown on the screen. Select
each item using the ▲ or ▼. When the desired item is highlighted, press
▶ to display its corresponding information on the screen.

NOTE

Rear

Top

Press the (H) button to display the pop-up menu items shown below:

NOTE

Description

Select Home to display the screen that you registered as
your home screen. Typically, this is the most common
screen you use. If you haven't chosen a Home screen to
register, then this link will not be active.

Select

Main to display the main menu screen. This is the

default screen when you first start the mPack.

Select

Link1/Link2 to display the screen that you
registered. If you haven't chosen a Link1 or Link2 screen to
register, then these links will not be active on the screen.

To register the current screen as Home, Link1, or Link2,
select

Register.

Function

Home

Main

Link1/Link2

Register

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mPack Parts

Main Body

Front

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(3)

(5)

(1)

(4)

(2)
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(14)

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(1) (2) (3) (4)

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

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(9)

DC IN 5V Terminal

USB2.0/1.1 Terminal

CF type II Card Slot

SPDIF Terminal

A/V IN Terminal

A/V OUT/Earphone w/

Remote Control/Earphone Terminal

Air Inlet

Tray

Reset

Bottom

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(3)

(4) (5) (6)

(1) (2)

Only use the AC adaptor that came with the mPack. Using other AC
adaptors may damage the product.

CAUTION

Remote Control

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Increase Button

3D Sound Button

Next Button

Decrease Button

Prev. Button

Start/Pause/Stop Button

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

▲ Button

▼ Button

◀ Button

▶ Button

(M) Button

+ Button

- Button

■Button

▶

||||

Button

(H) Button

Power Button

Record/Copy Button

Info Button

Sound Button

Caption Button

Screen Button

Main Body LCD

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Sequential/Random Play Indication

Repeat Play Indication

Play by Folder Indication

Battery Indication

Menu

Connecting the mPack

Connecting to Power Supply

Connecting the AC adaptor

After connecting the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5V port on the product, plug it
into a power outlet. The AC adaptor specifications for this product are 100­250V, 50-60Hz.

External LED

•

The Charge LED turns green when the batteries are completely charged.
Its color is red when the batteries are charging.

Main Body LCD

•

When the mPack is on, the charging status is shown on the screen in
the upper right hand corner. If the mPack is charging while in use, the
remaining amount of battery charge is shown as .

• When charging is complete, the icon changes to .

NOTE

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(3) (4)

(1)

(2)

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(12)

(3)

(6)

(8)

(10)

(7)

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(5)

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Infrared Remote Control

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Connecting the Earphone with the Wired
Remote Control

Connecting the earphone with remote control

The wired remote is used for audio control when wearing the ear buds.
Complete the following steps to use the wired remote:

Connecting the earphone without the wired remote control

The mPack ear buds can be used with or without the wired remote control. To
connect the ear buds without the wired remote control, complete the following
step:

Connecting the mPack to an External Device

The A/V In Port

The mPack can record data from external devices, such as a VCR, using the
A/V Out port.
To record data from an external device, complete the following procedure:

A/V OUT

Data from the mPack can be shared through external devices, such as a
VCR, using the A/V In port on the top of the unit.
To share data from the mPack to an external device, complete the following
procedure:

The A/V OUT port provides multi-connectivity for TV with audio, ear buds
with remote control, or ear buds only with a single port.

NOTE

Though the size and shape of A/V cables are identical, their features may
be different. Please use the cables provided by PQI, otherwise the product
may not function properly.

CAUTION

Connect the wired remote control to the A/V OUT ( ) port on the top
of the mPack.

Connect the earphone to the port on the wired remote control.

Plug the earphone connector into the A/V Out ( ) port.

To control the audio output, use the controls through the mPack screen. For
further information, please refer to the Audio section of this manual.

Connect the single jack side of the A/V cable to the A/V In port on the top
of the mPack unit.

Connect the triple jack side of the A/V cable to the Line Out jacks on the
external device. Typically these jacks are color coded for easier use.
Match each plug color and jack color.

Connect the single jack side of the A/V cable to the A/V Out port on the
top of the mPack unit.

Connect the triple jack side of the A/V cable to the Line In jacks on the
external device. Typically these jacks are color coded for easier use.
Match each plug color and jack color.

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Sony Phillips Digital Interface Function (SPDIF)

The mPack is capable of supporting 5.1 Digital Theatre Surround Sound
through the SPDIF port.
To connect an external speaker system to the mPack, complete the following
steps:

Inserting a CompactFlash (CF) Card

The mPack is built to accept CF cards directly (and other flash media cards
through the optional 4-in-1 adaptor) without the need for a computer.
To read data from a CF card, complete the following step:

Though the size and shape of A/V cables are identical, their features may
be different. Please use the cables provided by PQI, otherwise the product
may not function properly.

CAUTION

Though the size and shape of SPDIF cables are identical, their features
may be different. Please use the cables provided by PQI, otherwise the
product may not function properly.

CAUTION

Make sure that the CF card is correctly oriented when inserting it into the
card slot. Insert the card with its back side shown when the mPack screen
is facing front. If the card is inserted the other way, pins on the card slot
may get bent, causing damage to the card slot and making it unusable.

CAUTION

Insert the CF card into the card slot with the front, colored label facing
toward the back of the mPack.

To use the 4-in-1 adaptor, follow the steps included in its packaging.

You can upgrade firmware using a CF card. After turning the product off,
insert a CF card that contains a firmware upgrade file into the card slot
and turn the power on. The firmware is automatically upgraded. Once
upgrading is complete, the user settings may be changed. For more
information, please refer to the Firmware Upgrade section of this manual.

NOTE

Connect the slender end of the SPDIF cable to the SPDIF port on the top
of the unit.

Connect the wider end of the cable to the Optical In of the speaker
receiver unit.

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Connecting the mPack to a PC

By connecting the mPack to a PC with the USB cable included in the
package, you can directly transfer data between the two.

• Even when the power is on, you still can connect the product to a PC
for its use.

• After connecting the product to a PC with its power off, it powers on
automatically. If you run Windows' safe removal of hardware tool and
unplug the USB cable after completing all the tasks, the product
powers off automatically. For more information on safe removal of
hardware, please refer to Disconnecting the mPack from a PC(22p.).

NOTE

Connect the product to the PC with the USB cable provided. The smaller
end connects to the mPack, the larger end directly into a USB port on
the PC.

When the connection has been made properly, the icon appears in
the Windows System Tray as shown below.

Open "My Computer". You will see a new hard drive available, named
"mPack".

For Windows 98 systems, the product may not be automatically detected
by the system. If this happens, install the driver provided. For more
information on device drivers, please refer to [Getting Started - Program
Installation - Device Driver Installation on page 26].

NOTE

The default folders on the hard disk drive of the mPack are Video, Photo,
Game, System, Backup, and &#^ Contents ^%. These folders are needed
to ensure corrent operation of the mPack. They should not be deleted or
renamed or the mPack will not function correctly.

WARNING

Do not remove the USB cable when downloading or uploading files or
without running Windows' safe removal of hardware tool. This may cause
file system errors on the hard disk drive of your PC or the product. Should
this occur, you must run the scan disk utility on the PC to correct the
errors. Data loss may result when you continue to use the product without
correcting errors.

WARNING

Drag and drop data to and from the mPack and the PC.

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Disconnecting the mPack from PC

Disconnect the product from a PC safely after uploading/downloading is
complete.

Double-click the icon displayed on the Windows System Tray.

When the Safely Remove Hardware window appears, click the Stop
button.

After selecting the large storage USB device in the Stop Hardware
window, click the OK button.

In some operating systems, Windows XP for example, the drive icon is
hidden by the system after a certain period of time has passed. Click
"Show hidden icons" to display the hidden icons, then click the drive icon.

NOTE

Removing the USB cable without running Windows' safe removal of
hardware tool may cause file system errors on the hard disk drive or the
card of the product. Should this occur, you must run the scan disk utility on
the PC to correct the error. Data loss may result when you continue to use
the product without correcting errors.

CAUTION

A message will appear above the System Tray that it is now safe to
remove the mass storage device. Only after this message has appeared
is it safe to remove the USB cable.

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Software Installation

PC Program Installation

The IPV PC program should be installed to use media files, downloads and
address book.

Insert the installation CD. The setup.exe file runs automatically and the
PQI mPack program installation window appears on the screen.

In the program installation window, click the

Next button.

You can change the default installation path if you want. Just specify the
folder in which you wish to save the software, and click the Start
Installation button.

The installer proceeds with installation automatically.

When the program installation is complete, click the Finish button.

To run PQI mPack PC Program, click Start in the Windows task bar and
then Program, PQI, mPack_PC in the stated order.

For more information on the PC program, refer to the "Running the PQI
mPack PC Program" section on page 28.

NOTE

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Device Driver Installation

In Windows 98 system, a device driver must be installed separately.

After inserting the installation CD, run the setup.exe file in the
"driver\win98" folder, and the installation wizard starts on the screen.

After reading the text in the window, click the Next button.

The installation wizard proceeds with installation automatically.

When installation is complete, click the Finish button.

In windows 2000 or XP systems, separate device driver installation is not
needed because the required device driver is automatically detected and
installed by the systems.

NOTE

• All users, including Windows 98 users, should install this program in
order to use media files, downloads and address book. For detailed
information on program installation, please refer to [2. Getting Started­Program Installation on page 24].

NOTE

• The product supports USB 2.0/1.1 storage devices. In Windows 2000
or XP, a portable storage device may be used without separate
program installation.

• For a PC that runs Windows 98, the device driver must be installed
separately in order to use the mPack as a portable device.

NOTE