EXP Computer ThinCD - Manual (Page 9)

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INSTALLATION
The installation procedures have two sections for each type of interface.
1. PC Card (PCMCIA) interface
2. Parallel Port interface
The procedure includes hardware and software installation. Just follow
along the interface of your choice.
INSTALLATION FOR PCMCIA INTERFACE
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Power off your system before connecting the Portable CD-ROM to your
computer.
1. Connect the PCMCIA interface card to the CD-ROM drive. Press
firmly until the connector is seated, and tighten the two screws on the
cable connector.
2. Place the drive in a horizontal position. The drive is designed to operate
only in a horizontal position. Operating the 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.)
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 Portable CD-ROM device driver.
Please follow the Software Installation procedures.
CAUTION
You should connect the PCMCIA interface card to the CD-ROM drive first
before inserting the PCMCIA interface card into your computer. DO NOT
connect/disconnect the PCMCIA interface card to/from the CD-ROM drive
when the system is in the power-on state.