Teac E24E User Manual
PortaCD-RW Drive
User’s Manual
CDWE24E
PCMCIA
4X4X6USB
4X4X24
®
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations
Warning:
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio and television communications. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. To ensure compliance
with FCC rules, the cable that connects the unit to the computer must be a shielded interface
cable.
Note: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B
requirements or using an unshielded peripheral cable could result in interference to radio
or television reception. To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to
interference, use a shielded interface cable.
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 may try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Move the device and the receiver further apart
• Connect the equipment to an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver
• Consult the dealer or an experienced audio television technician
Also, the following booklet may prove helpful:
Interference Problems
Washington, D.C. 20402, stock number 004-000-00345-4.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC America, Inc. could void the user’s warranty.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Copyright and Trademark Information
© Copyright 2001 TEAC America, Inc. All rights reserved.
TEAC America, Inc. reserves the right to modify product offerings or
specifications without advanced notice. No part of this publication may be
reproduced in any format without the expressed written permission of TEAC
America, Inc.
• TEAC is a trademark of TEAC Corporation.
• IBM PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
• Windows, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, and
Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• iBook, iMac, PowerBook, Power Macintosh G3 and G4 are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
• Roxio, Easy CD Creator, DirectCD, and Adaptec are registered trademarks of
Adaptec, Inc.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
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Registration Information
There is no need to register any portion of this kit. TEAC provides 100% support
for the drive and the recording software. Refer to “Technical Support” on
page 64 if you wish to contact TEAC.
Product Warranty Information
The TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive features a one year warranty from the date of
purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
About This Manual
This manual, the
install and operate the TEAC PortaCD-RW drive. This manual is divided into the
following chapters:
Chapter 1. Introduction:
versions of the PortaCD-RW drive and describes shipping package contents and
recommended system requirements.
Chapter 2. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive to a Windows System:
This chapter explains how to connect the USB version of the PortaCD-RW drive to
an IBM PC compatible computer running Windows.
Chapter 3. Connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW Drive to a Windows
System:
RW drive to an IBM PC compatible computer running Windows.
Chapter 4. Installing and Using Easy CD Creator 5 on a Windows Systems:
This chapter explains how to install Easy CD Creator and DirectCD, which are
included on the installation disc for Windows systems.
Chapter 5. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW to and Installing Software on
Macintosh Systems:
Apple Power Macintosh systems that feature a USB port. It also explains how to
install the Toast pre-mastering software included on the Toast software CDROM disc for Macintosh systems.
Chapter 6. Connecting to Audio Equipment.
connect the PortaCD-RW to audio equipment.
Chapter 7. Handling, Loading, and Ejecting Discs.
information on handling, loading and ejecting discs and on recommended media
and disc formats.
Specifications:
RW drive.
Technical Support:
This chapter explains how to connect the PCMCIA version of the PortaCD-
TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual
This chapter introduces the PCMCIA and USB
This chapter explains how to connect the PortaCD-RW to
This chapter explains how to
This section provides technical specifications for the PortaCD-
This section provides technical support information.
, explains how to
This chapter contains
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Safety Precautions
TEAC CD Rewritable (CD-RW) Drives are high-precision electronic devices.
Do not use them in any manner other than as specified in this manual. Please read
this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure. Use of
controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent fire or shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or rain.
To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble the PortaCD-RW
drive. Refer servicing to authorized personnel.
The TEAC PortaCD-RW uses an invisible laser beam that can damage your
vision if you stare directly into it or view it with optical instruments when the disc
tray is extended. Avoid direct visual contact with the laser beam.
A user who changes or modifies the unit or operating procedures specified herein
without express written approval by the manufacturer will void user authority to
operate the equipment.
Specifications and features subject to change without notice or obligation.
disc tray extended
Caution:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Optical Pickup
Optical Pickup
Type PU-W204
Laser output Less than 1mW (playback) and 23mW (record) on the
Wavelength 777-787nm
objective lens
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: CDWE24E
Trade Name: TEAC
Responsible Party: TEAC AMERICA, Inc.
Address: 7733 Telegraph Road
Telephone Number: 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Montebello, California 90640, U.S.A.
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Table of Contents
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Copyright and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Product Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Optical Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PCMCIA Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
USB Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Both Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recommended System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
All systems (both PCMCIA & USB versions): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
For Windows systems (both PCMCIA & USB versions): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
For Macintosh systems (USB version only): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking Your PortaCD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PCMCIA Version Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
USB Version Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power Sources/Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front and Right Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive to a Windows System 9
Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows 98SE Users: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows Me/2000 Professional Users: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
All Users: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Driver Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drive Letter Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the Driver Without a Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Uninstalling the USB Driver Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 3. Connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to a Windows System . 23
Connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW Drive to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Detecting the PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing the PCMCIA Card Using the Windows PC Card Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Installing the PortaCD-RW Driver Using the Windows Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 4. Installing and Using Easy CD Creator 5 Basic
on Windows Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Uninstalling Old Versions of Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Starting Easy CD Creator 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Easy CD Creator 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
About the Help Files (
Creating Audio Discs (
Creating Music CDs (
Creating Data Discs (
Formatting Blank Discs for Use With DirectCD (
Creating Archive CDs (
Creating Photo or Video CDs (
Copying Discs (
Upgrading the Software (
Updating the Software (
Creating CD Labels (
Uninstalling Easy CD Creator 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
help
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
make a music CD
musicCD
make a data CD
dataCD
CD copier
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
upgrade
web-checkup
CD label creator
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
directCD
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
make a photo or video CD
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 5. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW to and Installing Software
on Macintosh Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting to a Macintosh System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Before You Disconnect the Cable from the Computer’s USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installing Toast Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Starting Toast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 6. Connecting to Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 7. Handling, Loading, and Ejecting Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Loading and Ejecting Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Loading a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Recommended Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Disc Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 2. Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 3. Front and Right Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 4. Connecting Cables (USB version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 5. Unplug Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 6. Add New Hardware Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 7. Add New Hardware Wizard: Search for Best Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 8. Add New Hardware Wizard: Specify Search Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 9. Add New Hardware Wizard: Device Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 10. Add New Hardware Wizard: Software Installation Finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 11. System Properties Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 12. Drive Letter Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 13. Found New Hardware Wizard: Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 14. Found New Hardware Wizard: Install Hardware Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wizard: Locate Driver Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 16. Found New Hardware Wizard: Driver Search Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 17. Digital Signature Not Found Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 18. Found New Hardware Wizard: Completing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 19. Device Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 20. Freecom Driver Remove Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 21. Freecom Driver Remove: Remove Actions Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 22. Freecom Driver Remove: Restart Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 23. Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 24. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 25. System Properties Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 26. Welcome to PC Card Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 27. PC Card Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 28. Installation Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 29. System Settings Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 30. Add New Hardware Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 31. Search for the Best Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 32. Select the Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 33. Driver Located . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 34. Installation Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 35. System Settings Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 36. Close Program Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 37. Auto Detect Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 38. Choose Setup language Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 39. InstallShield Wizard Welcome Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 40. Setup Type Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 41. Ready to Install Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 42. Installing Status Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 43. InstallShield Wizard Completed Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 44. Restart Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 45. Easy CD Creator Select a Project Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Figure 46. Select a Project Panel: Help Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 47. Help Topics Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 48. Select a Project Panel: Make Music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 49. Untitled Music CD Project Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 50. Select a Project Panel: Make a Data CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 51. DirectCD Format Utility Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 52. Untitled Data CD Project Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 53. Select a Project: Make a Photo or Video CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 54. Select a Project: CD Copier Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 55. CD Copier Welcome Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 56. CD Copier Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 57. Select a Project: Web-checkup Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Figure 58. Select a Project: CD Label Creator Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 59. Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 60. Toast Software Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 61. Toast Main Installation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 62. Continuation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Figure 63. Read Me/Registration Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 64. Toast 4.1.2 Installer Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 65. Installing Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Figure 66. Installation Successful Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Figure 67. Toast Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Figure 68. Toast Main Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 69. Connecting Analog Audio Speakers or Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Figure 70. Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 71. Extending the Disc Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Figure 72. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual
PCMCIA Version
Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TEAC PortaCD-RW (model CDWE24E).
This durable, portable, external PortaCD-RW drive comes in either PCMCIA or
USB interface versions. Please refer to the appropriate sections of this document
for information on package contents, performance, power requirements, and
installation procedures for the version you purchased.
PCMCIA Version
The PCMCIA version can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs at 4X speed and read
CD-ROM discs at a maximum of 24X speed. It is designed for use with IBM PC/
AT compatible portable computers that utilize PCMCIA card technology.
USB Version
The USB version can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs at 4X speed and read CDROM discs at a maximum of 6X speed. It is designed for use with either:
❑
IBM PC/AT compatible portable computers that feature a USB port, or
❑
Apple iBook, iMac, PowerBook, Power Macintosh G3 or G4 computers that
feature a USB port.
Both Versions
The slim design of the TEAC PortaCD-RW makes it ideal for portable use. The
integrated rechargeable battery can provide drive power when the AC adapter is
disconnected from the drive.
The PortaCD-RW features a disc tray that extends forward to facilitate the loading
and unloading of discs.
The PortaCD-RW package includes both Roxio Easy CD Creator pre-mastering
software for Windows systems, and Toast pre-mastering software for Macintosh
systems.
Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure.
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Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
The following items represent the minimum system requirements for successful
operation of the PortaCD-RW.
All systems (both PCMCIA & USB versions):
❑
64MB of RAM
❑
A hard drive that meets or exceeds the following minimum specifications:
❑
1GB hard disk space (or more)
❑
1.2MB/second data transfer rate (or faster)
❑
12ms average access time (or less)
❑
Sufficient hard disk space for software installation (approximately
70MB)
❑
CD-ROM drive (DAE support for CD to CD-RW audio recording)
For Windows systems (both PCMCIA & USB versions):
❑
IBM PC-compatible Pentium 200MHz or higher
❑
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 Professional (Windows 95
and NT 4.0 are not supported)
❑
PCMCIA Card Type II slot for PCMCIA version, or
❑
USB 1.1 port for USB version
❑
Floppy disk drive (to install software dri vers) or Internet access (to do wnload
and install software drivers)
For Macintosh systems (USB version only):
❑
233 MHz or higher
OS 8.6 or higher
❑
❑
USB 1.1 port
❑
Apple iMac, iBook, G3, G4 or higher
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Unpacking Your PortaCD-RW
Unpacking Your PortaCD-RW
Your TEAC PortaCD-RW and accessories are packaged in a sturdy shipping
container.
Check the package contents list for the version of the PortaCD-RW drive you
purchased. If an item is missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
drive.
PCMCIA Version Package Contents
❑
PortaCD-RW portable CD-RW drive
❑
AC adapter
❑
PCMCIA card/cable
❑
One blank CD-R disc
❑
One blank CD-RW disc
❑
Installation software floppy disk
❑
TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual
❑
One CD-ROM disc containing the following software:
❑
Easy CD Creator premastering software for Windows
❑
Direct CD drag and drop software for Windows
❑
CD Copier CD-to-CD copying software for Windows
(this booklet)
USB Version Package Contents
❑
PortaCD-RW portable CD-RW drive
❑
AC adapter
❑
USB interface cable
❑
One blank CD-R disc
❑
One blank CD-RW disc
Installation software floppy disk
❑
❑
TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual
❑
Two CD-ROM discs containing the following software:
For Windows systems:
❑
Easy CD Creator premastering software
❑
Direct CD drag &drop software
CD Copier CD to CD copy for Windows
❑
For Macintosh systems:
❑
Toast premastering software
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(this booklet)
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USB Version Package Contents
AC adapter
PortaCD-RW
Installation software floppy disk
USB interface cable
(ships only with USB version)
PCMCIA card/cable
(ships only with PCMCIA version)
software plus two blank discs
(only one software disc for PCMCIA version)
Figure 1. Package Contents
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Power Sources/Battery
Power Sources/Battery
This section provides information on the power sources available to the PortaCDRW, including the battery and the AC adapter.
Power Sources
The PortaCD-RW drive does not have an On/Off switch. It is ready for operation
when you connect it to a computer under one of these power sources:
❑ AC adapter
❑ Charged integrated battery pack
❑ Portable computer featuring PCMCIA card technology. (Applicable only for
the PortaCD-RW PCMCIA v ersion. The USB version can operate only with
the AC adapter or battery pack; it cannot be powered via the USB cable.)
Power Settings
The power supply selection switch has two settings:
1. Set the power supply selection switch (see page 7) to “Batt./DC” to power
the drive via the integrated battery pack or the AC adapter. If the AC adapter
is connected, it will supply power to the drive. If the AC adapter is not connected and the battery pack is charged, the battery pack will supply power to
the drive.
2. Set the power supply selection switch to “PC” to power the drive via the
PCMCIA cable. (This switch setting position is not available on the
PortaCD-RW USB version)
Charging the Battery Pack
You can charge the integrated battery pack by connecting the AC adapter to the
drive and plugging the opposite end into an electrical outlet. (You do not need to
connect the drive to the computer to charge the battery pack.)
Allow up to five hours for the initial charge time to fully charge an empty battery
pack. A fully charged battery can last up to two hours.
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Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack, turn the drive upside down and slide open the battery
pack cover as illustrated in Figure 2, below.
Do not use a metal object to pry or remove the battery pack from the PortaCD-RW
drive. Doing so could short circuit the battery pack or damage the drive.
Use only TEAC integrated rechargeable battery packs. Standard commercial
batteries could damage the drive.
battery compartment cover
battery
underside of drive
Figure 2. Removing the Battery Pack
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Front and Right Panels
Front and Right Panels
Figure 3. Front and Right Panels
Eject button: Pressing the Eject button releases the disc tray from the drive.
Gently pull the disc tray to open it, or push to close. Some software can
control disc ejection.
Caution: Do not pull open or close the disc tray forcefully by hand or you may
damage the unit. Press the eject button to eject; push the tray gently to close it.
On/Busy indicator: This LED indicator lights up during seek/data transfer
and flashes to indicate that the drive is in write mode or playing audio.
Emergency eject mechanism: To eject a disc when the standard means fail,
insert a slender, straight tool (such as a straightened paper clip) into the
emergency eject hole. Press firmly to partially extend the disc tray.
Power supply selection switch: Use this switch to set the power source for
the PortaCD-RW drive. Refer to “Power Sources/Battery” on page 5.
Line out audio/ headphone jack: You can connect headphones or external
speakers to this 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack.
AC Power input: Connect the AC adapter to this input.
Interface connector: The PortaCD-RW comes in either PCMCIA or USB
interface versions. Connect the appropriate end of the provided PCMCIA or
USB interface cable to this connector.
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Operating Orientation
Power LED: This LED indicates the power state of the PortaCD-RW, as
described in the following table.
LED AC Adapter Drive Battery
Off
Green Not plugged in Connected Powered by battery
Red Plugged in Disconnected Battery is being charged
Blinking red Plugged in Disconnected Battery is fully charged
Orange Plugged in Connected Battery is being charged and drive
Green with
blinking
orange
—
Plugged in Connected Battery is fully charged and drive pow-
Disconnected Off
powered by AC adapter
ered by AC adapter
Operating Orientation
Place the TEAC PortaCD-RW drive on a stable, level surface for operation. The
surface should be within 10° of horizontal.
Caution: Do not operate the drive upside-down (i.e., with the TEAC logo facing down).
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Chapter 2. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive to a Windows System
This chapter explains how to connect the USB PortaCD-RW drive to an IBM PC
compatible computer that features a USB port. It also explains how to install the
required software drivers.
(For information on connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to a PCMCIAequipped PC compatible computer, see “Chapter 3. Connecting the PCMCIA
PortaCD-RW to a Windows System” on page 23.)
Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive
Follow the steps below and refer to your computer's documentation for
information specific to your system.
Please read the following instructions thoroughly. The installation procedure
varies depending on the operating system you are using.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the AC adapter cable to the power input on the PortaCD-RW
drive.
To do so, insert the small, female connector of the included AC power cable
into the power input connector on the side panel of the PortaCD-RW drive.
Refer to Figure 4 on page 10.
3. Plug the large end of the USB interface cable into the USB port on the
rear panel of the PortaCD-RW drive.
The larger connector on the USB cable features an integrated bridgecard and
26-pin drive connector. Connect this connector to the PortaCD-RW drive (see
Figure 4 on page 10).
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Connection Sequence
1. power cable --> drive
2. USB cable --> drive
3. USB cable--> computer
4. power cable-->AC outlet
USB cable
headphone cable
(not included)
Figure 4. Connecting Cables (USB version)
AC adapter cable
4. Connect the smaller plug on the USB interface cable to a USB port on
the computer.
Note: If you are connecting the cable to a USB hub, use a USB hub that
features an AC Power adapter.
5. Insert the male plug of the AC power cable into an AC power outlet.
This step turns on the power to the PortaCD-RW drive and concludes this
procedure. Please see “Installing the Driver Software” on page 11.
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Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive
Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive
The following paragraphs provide information about connecting and
disconnecting your PortaCD-RW drive.
Windows 98SE Users:
You can plug the USB cable into your computer, or unplug it from the computer
while the computer is running (this is called a “hot plug”). However, do not unplug
the cable from the drive while the computer is running, or you may damage the
drive or the computer.
Windows Me/2000 Professional Users:
Before you disconnect the drive while the computer is running, you need to
disable the connection by clicking on the Unplug icon in the Systray (see
Figure 5):
Figure 5. Unplug Icon
All Users:
Before you disconnect the cable from the computer's USB port, remove any
inserted discs from the TEAC PortaCD-RW drive.
Installing the Driver Software
This section explains how to install the required software drivers in your IBM PC
compatible computer. The driver software is designed for use with the TEAC USB
PortaCD-RW drive; it will not work with other drives.
Notes:
❑ If you are using a computer running Windows 98SE/Me, please follow the
software driver installation instructions in “Installing the Driver Software
on Windows 98SE/Me Systems” on page 12.
❑ If you are using a computer running Windows 2000 Professional, please
follow the software driver installation instructions in “Installing the Driver
Software on Windows 2000 Systems” on page 16.
❑ Windows 95 and Windows NT are not supported.
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems
Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems
Follow these steps to install the software driver on a Windows 98SE/Me system.
1. Complete the steps described in “Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW
Drive” on page 9.
Windows 98SE/Me automatically detects the drive and displays the Add New
Hardware Installation Wizard
Figure 6. Add New Hardware Wizard
(Figure 6).
2. Click the Next button.
The system displays an Add New Hardware Wizard panel that asks if you wish
to search for the best driver (Figure 7).
Figure 7. Add New Hardware Wizard: Search for Best Driver
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems
3. Select the Recommended option, then click the Next button.
The system displays an Add New Hardware Wizard panel that asks if you want
to specify the location of the driver software (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Add New Hardware Wizard: Specify Search Location
4. Insert the provided floppy diskette, which contains the USB driver soft-
ware, into the computer’s floppy disk drive.
5. Select the Floppy disk drive option, then click the Next button.
Windows locates the FREECOM CABLE USB and is now ready to install the
drivers on your system (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Add New Hardware Wizard: Device Search
6. Click the Next button.
The system completes the installation of the driver software and displays the
following panel.
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