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Summary of Contents for PORT ST24XCDR
- Page 1 Port, Inc. Portable 24X CD-ROM ST24XCDR User Manual...
- Page 2 Port. In no event will Port be liable for direct, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Page 3 Introduction System Requirements Contents List Part Names and Functions ... E-5 Installation and Setup Playing Audio CD's CD-ROM Power Options Connecting the AC Adapter Installing Batteries Micro Power Management System Troubleshooting Warranty ... E-4 ... E-8 ... E-9 ... E-11 E-11 E-12 E-12...
- Page 4 It should also help you to become familiar with all the various features and controls of the unit. Port CANNOT be held liable if you damage your computer due to misuse or mishandling of equipment. Please take the time to read the installation guide and inspect the contents.
- Page 5 B) POWER LED A) LOADING TRAY -- Opens and closes to allow loading of CD discs. B) POWER LED -- This LED light will glow RED when the drive is powered on and when the charge of the internal batteries is sufficient. C) BUSY LED -- This LED light will glow GREEN when the CD-ROM drive is being accessed.
- Page 6 A) PREVIOUS TRACK/RR BUTTON - Pushed once, this control will jump to the begin- ning of the current song, each subsequent push will cause the unit to jump the begin- ning of the previous song. If pushed and held down, the CD Player will quickly move scan through the current track.
- Page 7 D) AUDIO CD ON/ OFF SWITCH - This switch is used to change the function of the drive from a portable CD-ROM drive to a personal audio CD player. Switch to ON when lis- tening to music and OFF when the CD-ROM is connected to the computer.
- Page 8 * Make sure AUDIO CD ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position. The INSTALL program on your master diskette will install the software for you automati- cally. Use the following procedure to run INSTALL: 1) Insert the Portable 24X CD-ROM into an available PC Card slot. 2) Boot your computer to DOS.
- Page 9 5) After the driver is loaded reboot the system to activate the new driver. (note: The audio driver only needs to be loaded one time for proper operation of the CD Player. It is not necessary to load the driver each time to play an audio CD).
- Page 10 2) Start the Windows 95/NT CD Player from the Desktop by clicking on START and choosing PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/MULTIMEDIA. Click on the CD PLAYER icon. 3) The CD PLAYER will appear and automatically start playing the first track of the Audio CD. (note: For specific instructions on how to use the CD Player, consult the Windows Help Menus).
- Page 11 NOTE: The PC Card slot is only available when using the Portable 24X CD-ROM as a CD-ROM drive, not as a personal audio CD player. The Audio ON/OFF switch at the back of the Portable 24X CD-ROM is used for selecting the power source and for changing from a CD-ROM drive for use with your computer to a stand-alone audio music CD player.
- Page 12 There are four batteries located under a trap door in the bottom of the Portable 24X CD- ROM drive. The PC Card version uses four rechargeable NiCd 1.2V 650m Ah AA sized batteries. Under normal use, these batteries should last a full year at which time they should be replaced.
- Page 13 Prior to use, the four rechargeable NiCd batteries should be recharged for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The computer must be powered on, the driver software installed and the Portable 24X CD-ROM PC Card inserted into a PC Card slot. Connect your computer to AC power for more efficient recharging.
- Page 14 After connecting the CD-ROM drive to my computer the loading tray will not open when I press the EJECT button. - On many computers the parallel port device is not reset or initialized until the Operating System is loaded. If the system has not been started, disconnect the parallel cable from the rear of the CD-ROM drive.
- Page 15 DOS installation procedures in this manual to install the CD-ROM DOS driver. For issues not covered in this manual or for general questions, you can contact Port: Technical Support and Customer Service for Port Accessories: (503) 684-3147 5am-5pm EST Email: TechSupport@port.com Web General: http://www.port.com...
- Page 16 The limited warranty period should appear on your warranty card. If not contact your retailer for any information about the limited warranty. The warranty does not apply to: - Batteries - Damaged front panel and loading tray - The damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect electrical current or voltage.
- Page 17 Safety : Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair the CD-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 stan- dards, DHHS Rules 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter. 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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