EXP Computer CD-420_CD-421_CD-621_CD-821 - Manual (Page 12)

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Make sure you turn OFF all power to your system before connecting the
CD-421 to your computer.
1. Connect the PCMCIA interface card to the CD-ROM drive. Press
firmly until the CD-ROM connector is seated, and tighten the two
screws on the cable connector.
2. Place the CD-ROM drive in the horizontal position. The CD-ROM is
designed to operate only in the horizontal position. Operating the CD-
ROM drive in any abnormal position is not recommended.
3. Make sure that the cable of the PCMCIA interface card is firmly
connected to the interface connector at the back panel of the CD-
ROM drive.
4. Locate the PCMCIA slot of your computer or consult your computer
user’s manual for its location.
5. Align the PCMCIA interface card with
the arrow sign pointing toward the
computer’s slot. (Please note that the
card is keyed to guide for proper
insertion.)
Figure 5
6. Slowly insert the PCMCIA interface card into the slot and press firmly
until the connector is seated.
7. Turn the system ON to install the CD-421 device driver. Please follow
the Software Installation procedures.
CAUTION
You should connect the PCMCIA interface card to CD-ROM drive
first before inserting the PCMCIA interface card into your
computer. DO NOT connect/disconnect the CD-ROM PCMCIA
interface card to/from the CD-ROM drive when the system is in
the power-on state.