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EXP Computer CD-420_CD-421_CD-621_CD-821 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The CD-421 brings the latest in mobile computing technology to
notebook computer users with portability and convenience. The CD-421
is a 4X(quad-speed) CD-ROM drive compliant with the PCMCIA 2.1(PC
Card) standard. Featuring flexible power options, the CD-421 may
operate on either AC power or batteries. The CD-421 is designed for
both business and entertainment solutions.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook or desktop computer with a PCMCIA 2.1 Type I, II or III

slot.

2. MS-DOS Version 6.0 or higher with MSCDEX.EXE (for

DOS/Windows users only) or Windows 95 or OS/2.

FEATURES
§ Complies with PCMCIA 2.1

Standard

§ MSCDEX compatible
§ Easy-to-install device driver

software

§ Ultra slim PCMCIA Card

85.6 x 54.0 x 3.3 mm (Type I)

§ CD-ROM Drive

Size: 164 x 250 x 50mm
Weight

1.35 Kg

§ PCMCIA power consumption:

+5V/300 mA (Standby),
+5V/500 mA (max.)

§ Power source: AC adapter or

batteries (1.5V AA size x 8)

§ Battery life

3 hours. (CD-ROM

continuous video play)

§ Windows 95 Ready
§ OS/2 Warp Ready
§ Quad-speed data transfer rate:

600 Kbytes/sec

§ Average access time: 235 ms

(1/3 stroke)

§ 128 Kbytes Memory Buffer
§ Data capacity: 553MB (Mode 1)

635 MB (Mode 2)

§ Motorized front tray loading
§ Supports CD-Audio, CD-XA,

CD-ROM mode 1 and 2,
Multi-session Photo CD

§ Audio function: Headphone

output jack with volume control,
Audio line-in jack