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PortaCDRW.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM
PortaCD-RW Drive
User’s Manual
CDWE24E
USB 4X4X6
PCMCIA 4X4X24
®
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PortaCDRW.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM
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PortaCDRW.book Page i Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations Warning: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if 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 FC
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PortaCDRW.book Page ii Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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, t
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PortaCDRW.book Page iii Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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
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PortaCDRW.book Page iv Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Optical Pickup Optical Pickup Type PU-W204 Laser output Less than 1mW (playback) and 23mW (record) on the objective lens Wavelength 777-787nm Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Model Number: CDWE24E Trade Name: TEAC Responsible Party: TEAC AMERICA, Inc. Address: 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, California 90640, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 1-323-726-0303 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
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PortaCDRW.book Page v Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Copyright and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Product Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PortaCDRW.book Page vi Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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 Version
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PortaCDRW.book Page vii Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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) . . .
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PortaCDRW.book Page viii Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PortaCDRW.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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 c
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PortaCDRW.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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 acces
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PortaCDRW.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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 ❑
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PortaCDRW.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM USB Version Package Contents PortaCD-RW Installation software floppy disk AC adapter 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 4 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual
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PortaCDRW.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Power Sources/Battery Power Sources/Battery This section provides information on the power sources available to the PortaCD- RW, 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. (Applic
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PortaCDRW.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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 driv
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PortaCDRW.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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: T
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PortaCDRW.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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 Disconnected 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 powered by AC adapter Green with Pl
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PortaCDRW.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM 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 PCMCIA- equipped PC compatible computer, see “Chapter 3. Connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to a Windows System” on page 23.) Conn
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PortaCDRW.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 4, 2001 10:49 PM Connection Sequence 1. power cable --> drive 2. USB cable --> drive 3. USB cable--> computer 4. power cable-->AC outlet USB cable AC adapter cable headphone cable (not included) Figure 4. Connecting Cables (USB version) 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
