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IBM USB
Portable CD-ROM Drive
User's Guide
OPTIONS
by IBM
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under Appendix B, “Product warranties and notices” on page 2-2. First Edition (April 2000) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WAR
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Contents Registering your option ............................ iv About this book ................................ iv Part 1: Installation and usage guide ................ 1-1 Part 2: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Appendix A. Help and service information ................. 2-1 Online technical support ............................ 2-1 Telephone technical support .......................... 2-1 Appendix B. Product warranties and notices ................ 2-2 Wa
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Part 1: Installation and usage guide This guide contains the product description, installation instructions, and product use information. Product description The IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive is a slimline CD-ROM drive that attaches quickly and conveniently to your IBM ThinkPad computer through one simple connection. In addition to this book, the option package includes: IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive USB cable Audio cable Carrying case IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive Option Diskette
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Front view of the drive Refer to the following illustration to locate controls. .1/Busy indicator This green light glows steadily when the power is turned on and blinks when the drive is active. .2/Stop button Use this to stop playback of an audio CD (for details on using the audio control buttons, see “Using the CD-ROM drive audio player functions” on page 1-4). .3/Play button Use this to begin playback of an audio CD (for details on using the audio control buttons, see “Using the CD-ROM drive
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Connecting the CD-ROM drive to your computer Follow these instructions to connect the CD-ROM drive. 1. Locate the USB cable included with this option. One connector on the USB cable is smaller than the other and has two small buttons on each side of it. 2. Squeeze the two buttons on the smaller connector and attach that end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the back of the CD-ROM drive, as shown below. Make sure that the metal plate on the smaller connector is facing up when you plug it i
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Windows 98 Follow these instructions to install the device driver for Windows 98. 1. After you have attached the CD-ROM drive to your computer, turn on your computer if it is not turned on already. 2. In the New Hardware Wizard for IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive window, click Next. 3. Click to select the Search for the best driver for your device check box. 4. Insert the IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive Option Diskette into your diskette drive. 5. Click to select the Floppy disk drive check box. 6.
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To perform this function: Do this: Play When an audio CD is first loaded, push the Play button to initiate playback from the beginning of the first track. Pause When an audio CD is playing, push the Stop button to pause playback. After pausing, push the Play button to resume playback from the same position. Note: After 32 seconds in Pause, the CD-ROM drive will enter Standby mode to conserve power. Stop Push the Stop button twice to stop playback. Note: If you begin playback after pushing the St
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The device driver is now uninstalled. Your computer will not recognize the CD-ROM drive when it is connected to the computer unless you reinstall the device driver. Disconnecting and reconnecting the CD-ROM drive Hot plugging is supported on the connection between the USB cable and your computer. This means that the CD-ROM drive USB cable can be disconnected from and reconnected to your computer whether the computer is on or off. Attention The connection between the USB cable and the CD-ROM dr
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Installation and usage guide (Translate) This guide contains the product description, installation instructions, and product use information. Product description The IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive is a slimline CD-ROM drive that attaches quickly and conveniently to your IBM ThinkPad computer through one simple connection. In addition to this book, the option package includes: IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive USB cable Audio cable Carrying case IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive Option Disk
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Front view of the drive Refer to the following illustration to locate controls. .1/Busy indicator This green light glows steadily when the power is turned on and blinks when the drive is active. .2/Stop button Use this to stop playback of an audio CD (for details on using the audio control buttons, see “Using the CD-ROM drive audio player functions” on page 1-10). .3/Play button Use this to begin playback of an audio CD (for details on using the audio control buttons, see “Using the CD-ROM drive
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Connecting the CD-ROM drive to your computer Follow these instructions to connect the CD-ROM drive. 1. Locate the USB cable included with this option. One connector on the USB cable is smaller than the other and has two small buttons on each side of it. 2. Squeeze the two buttons on the smaller connector and attach that end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the back of the CD-ROM drive, as shown below. Make sure that the metal plate on the smaller connector is facing up when you plug it i
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Windows 98 Follow these instructions to install the device driver for Windows 98. 1. After you have attached the CD-ROM drive to your computer, turn on your computer if it is not turned on already. 2. In the New Hardware Wizard for IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive window, click Next. 3. Click to select the Search for the best driver for your device check box. 4. Insert the IBM USB Portable CD-ROM Drive Option Diskette into your diskette drive. 5. Click to select the Floppy disk drive check box. 6.
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To perform this function: Do this: Play When an audio CD is first loaded, push the Play button to initiate playback from the beginning of the first track. Pause When an audio CD is playing, push the Stop button to pause playback. After pausing, push the Play button to resume playback from the same position. Note: After 32 seconds in Pause, the CD-ROM drive will enter Standby mode to conserve power. Stop Push the Stop button twice to stop playback. Note: If you begin playback after pushing the St
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The device driver is now uninstalled. Your computer will not recognize the CD-ROM drive when it is connected to the computer unless you reinstall the device driver. Disconnecting and reconnecting the CD-ROM drive Hot plugging is supported on the connection between the USB cable and your computer. This means that the CD-ROM drive USB cable can be disconnected from and reconnected to your computer whether the computer is on or off. Attention The connection between the USB cable and the CD-ROM dr
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Product service and warranty information For technical support, support hours, and warranty terms and conditions, see the enclosed inserts, or contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Part 1: Installation and usage guide 1-13
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Part 2: Appendixes The following appendixes contain help and service information, the product warranties, and notices. Appendix A. Help and service information This section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone technical support. Online technical support Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Online assistance can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support Web site and the IBM Automated Fax System. Online technical support IBM Person
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For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the following table or to the enclosed technical support insert. If the number is not provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received. Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Canada 1-800-565-3344 U.S.A./Puerto Rico 1-800-772-2227 Appendix B. Product warranties and notices Warranty Statements The warranty statements consist o
