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Page 3 - FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations; Copyright and Trademark Information; • iBook, iMac, PowerBook, Power Macintosh G3 and G4 are trademarks or

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual i 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 televis...

Page 4 - Registration Information; TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual; Chapter 2. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive to a Windows System:

ii TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 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 D...

Page 5 - Safety Precautions; To prevent fire or shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or rain.

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual iii 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, ad...

Page 6 - Optical Pickup

iv TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Optical Pickup Declaration of Conformity Optical Pickup Type PU-W204 Laser output Less than 1mW (playback) and 23mW (record) on the objective lens Wavelength 777-787nm Declaration of Conformity Model Number: CDWE24E Trade Name: TEAC Responsible Party: TEAC AMERICA, I...

Page 7 - Table of Contents; Chapter 2. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive to a Windows System 9

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual v Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iCopyright and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iRegistration Information ...

Page 9 - List of Figures

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual vii List of Figures Figure 1. Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Figure 2. Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Figure 3....

Page 11 - Chapter 1. Introduction; PCMCIA Version; IBM PC/AT compatible portable computers that feature a USB port, or; Both Versions

PCMCIA Version TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 1 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 informa...

Page 12 - Recommended System Requirements; IBM PC-compatible Pentium 200MHz or higher

Recommended System Requirements 2 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 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 t...

Page 13 - Unpacking Your PortaCD-RW; PCMCIA Version Package Contents; USB Version Package Contents; For Macintosh systems:

Unpacking Your PortaCD-RW TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 3 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 ...

Page 15 - Power Sources/Battery; Power Sources; AC adapter; Power Settings; The power supply selection switch has two settings:; Charging the Battery Pack

Power Sources/Battery TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 5 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 ...

Page 16 - Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the Battery Pack 6 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 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. D...

Page 17 - Front and Right Panels; AC Power input: Connect the AC adapter to this input.; Do not pull open or close the disc tray forcefully by hand or you may

Front and Right Panels TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 7 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. On/Busy indic...

Page 18 - Operating Orientation

Operating Orientation 8 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Power LED: This LED indicates the power state of the PortaCD-RW, as described in the following table. Operating Orientation Place the TEAC PortaCD-RW drive on a stable, level surface for operation. The surface should be within 10° of horizontal. ...

Page 19 - Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive; Turn on your computer.

TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual 9 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 inform...

Page 20 - Insert the male plug of the AC power cable into an AC power outlet.; Connection Sequence

10 TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual Figure 4. Connecting Cables (USB version) 4. Connect the smaller plug on the USB interface cable to a USB port on the computer. 5. Insert the male plug of the AC power cable into an AC power outlet. This step turns on the power to the PortaCD-RW drive and concl...

Page 21 - Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive; Unplug; icon in the; Systray; Installing the Driver Software; Windows 95 and Windows NT are not supported.

Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual 11 Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive The following paragraphs provide information about connecting and disconnecting your PortaCD-RW drive. Windows 98SE Users: You can plug the USB cable into your computer, or unplug it ...

Page 22 - Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems; Windows 98SE/Me automatically detects the drive and displays the; Add New; Click the; Next; The system displays an; Add New Hardware Wizard; panel that asks if you wish

Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems 12 TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems Follow these steps to install the software driver on a Windows 98SE/Me system. 1. Complete the steps described in “Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW ...

Page 23 - Select the

Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual 13 3. Select the Recommended option, then click the Next button. The system displays an Add New Hardware Wizard panel that asks if you want to specify the location of the driver software (Figure 8). Figure ...

Page 24 - Finish; The system displays an icon in the; My Computer; folder and in the; Device; using the following menu sequence:

Installing the Driver Software on Windows 98SE/Me Systems 14 TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual Figure 10. Add New Hardware Wizard: Software Installation Finished 7. Click the Finish button. The system displays an icon in the My Computer folder and in the Device Manager . (You can access the Device...

Page 25 - Drive Letter Allocation

Drive Letter Allocation TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual 15 Drive Letter Allocation Windows 98SE/Me automatically assigns a drive letter to the new drive during the installation. In some cases, it may be convenient to re-assign drive letters. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Select Start>Setti...

Page 26 - Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems; Windows 2000 will detect the drive and display the; Add New Hardware

Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems 16 TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems Follow these steps to install the software drive on a Windows 2000 system. 1. Complete the steps described in “Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive” on ...

Page 27 - Floppy disk drives; option, then click the

Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual 17 3. Click the [recommended] option, then click the Next button. The system displays a panel that asks if you want to specify the location of the driver software (Figure 15). Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wiz...

Page 28 - The system displays the; software is 100% compatible with Windows 2000 Professional.; Yes; button on the; Digital Signature

Installing the Driver Software on Windows 2000 Systems 18 TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual 6. Click the Next button. The system displays the Digital Signature panel (Figure 17). The driver software is 100% compatible with Windows 2000 Professional. Figure 17. Digital Signature Not Found Panel 7. ...

Page 29 - button to complete the installation.; You can access the; Device Manager; by using the following menu sequence:; Installing the Driver Without a Floppy Drive

Installing the Driver Without a Floppy Drive TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual 19 8. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. The system displays an icon in the My Computer folder and in the Device Manager . You can access the Device Manager by using the following menu sequence: Start...

Page 30 - Uninstalling the USB Driver Software; In; Windows Explorer; Freecom Driver Remove; Remove Freecom USB Driver; Start

Uninstalling the USB Driver Software 20 TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual Uninstalling the USB Driver Software In case you wish to uninstall the driver software, the installation floppy disk contains a program named DriverRemove.exe . This program uninstalls the USB driver software from an IBM PC ...

Page 31 - Restart Windows now

Uninstalling the USB Driver Software TEAC PortaCD-RW Drive User’s Manual 21 3. Click the Next button. The system advises you to restart your system (Figure 22). Figure 22. Freecom Driver Remove: Restart Windows 4. Select the Restart Windows now option, then click the Finish button. 5. After you rebo...

Page 33 - Connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW Drive to a PC; Connect the; cable plug to the interface connector on the side; Do not insert the; PCMCIA; card into the computer at this time.

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 23 Chapter 3. Connecting the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to a Windows System This chapter explains how to connect the PCMCIA PortaCD-RW to an IBM PC compatible computer that utilizes PCMCIA card technology. (For information on connecting the USB PortaCD-RW to a PC compatible comp...

Page 34 - Detecting the PCMCIA Card; Select; System icon

24 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Detecting the PCMCIA Card Before you can operate the PortaCD-RW, you must: ❑ make sure Windows recognizes the PCMCIA socket, and ❑ install the device driver software on your computer’s hard disk. To determine whether Windows recognizes the PCMCIA socket in your compu...

Page 35 - Double-click the item; PCMCIA Socket; on the Device Manager listing.; The Device Manager displays the; Socket items currently recognized

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 25 4. Double-click the item PCMCIA Socket on the Device Manager listing. The Device Manager displays the PCMCIA Socket items currently recognized by the system (see Figure 25 on page 24). If an “x” or “!” mark appears on an item, it is not currently recognized by the sy...

Page 36 - Installing the PCMCIA Card Using the Windows PC Card Wizard; Open the Windows Control Panel by selecting; Panel; Follow the instructions on the; PC Card Wizard; panels to complete the

26 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Installing the PCMCIA Card Using the Windows PC Card Wizard Follow the steps below to install the PCMCIA driver using the PC Card Wizard. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel by selecting Start>Settings>Control Panel from the pop-up menu. 2. On the Control Panel, ...

Page 37 - button to shut down the computer.; The system shuts down the computer.; Wait at least 30 seconds, then restart the computer.

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 27 4. Click the Next button. The system displays the following panel (Figure 28): Figure 28. Installation Complete 5. Click the Finish button. The system displays the following panel (Figure 29): Figure 29. System Settings Change 6. Click the Yes button to shut down the...

Page 38 - Installing the PortaCD-RW Driver Using the Windows Wizard; Add; The system displays the initial; button to search for the driver.; The system displays the following; panel

For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 28 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Installing the PortaCD-RW Driver Using the Windows Wizard This section explains how to install the PCMCIA driver using the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard. For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 The installation procedure for the PCMCIA Card Driver varies ...

Page 41 - Remove the floppy diskette and start the computer.

For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 31 9. Remove the floppy diskette and start the computer. After you start the computer, the system will assign a new drive letter and icon to the PortaCD-RW drive. To fully utilize the drive, you should now install pre-mastering software for your...

Page 43 - Uninstalling Old Versions of Easy CD Creator

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 33 Chapter 4. Installing and Using Easy CD Creator 5 Basic on Windows Systems Before installing the software, please make sure that the TEAC PortaCD-RW drive is properly installed as per the instructions in “Chapter 2. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW Drive to a Windows Sy...

Page 44 - Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software

Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software 34 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software Before you install Easy CD Creator 5 Basic , disable any applications that may be running in the background, including anti-virus software, screen savers, schedulers, etc. To do so, press CTL...

Page 45 - Select a language and click the; OK; installShield Wizard Welcome

Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 35 Figure 38. Choose Setup language Panel 2. Select a language and click the OK button. The system displays the following installShield Wizard Welcome panel (Figure 39): Figure 39. InstallShield Wizard Welcome Panel 3. Click the Nex...

Page 46 - Select a setup type, then click the; Install; If you wish to abort the installation, click the; Cancel; button any time. When

Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software 36 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 4. Select a setup type, then click the Next button. The system verifies that you wish to begin the installation (Figure 41). Figure 41. Ready to Install Panel 5. Click the Install button. The system begins the installation and di...

Page 47 - Online Registration

Installing Easy CD Creator 5 Software TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 37 : Figure 43. InstallShield Wizard Completed Panel 6. Click the Finish button to exit InstallShield Wizard . The system advises you to restart the computer to use Easy CD Creator 5 . Figure 44. Restart Panel 7. Click the Yes butto...

Page 48 - Starting Easy CD Creator 5; help; Using Easy CD Creator 5

Starting Easy CD Creator 5 38 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Starting Easy CD Creator 5 To start Easy CD Creator 5 : 1. Click the Start button on the Windows task bar, and select from the pop- up menu: Programs > Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 > Project Selector. The system displays the Select a Proje...

Page 49 - With Easy CD Creator 5 Basic, you can do the following:

Starting Easy CD Creator 5 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 39 Figure 45. Easy CD Creator Select a Project Panel Create custom audio CDs from audio tracks, MP3 files, or WAV files. Create data CDs in several formats. For example, you can create discs Upgrade to CD Creator Platinum. Download the latest ...

Page 50 - About the Help Files (; On the

About the Help Files ( help button) 40 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual About the Help Files ( help button) This document explains the basic operations of Easy CD Creator 5 . To learn more, refer to the extensive on-line Help system. Before you install the program, you can access the Help files by usin...

Page 51 - Creating Audio Discs (

About the Help Files ( help button) TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 41 Figure 47. Help Topics Panel 3. Click a topic in the left column to expand the topic list. Click an item to display detailed information in the right column. Creating Audio Discs ( make a music CD button) Easy CD Creator 5 Basic en...

Page 52 - Roll over the; Creating Data Discs (; software is also displayed on the panel with a; Easy CD

Creating Music CDs ( musicCD button) 42 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Creating Music CDs ( musicCD button) To create music CDs: 1. Roll over the make a music CD button on the main Select a Project panel (Figure 48 on page 41). The system displays the musicCD project button (Figure 48 on page 41). 2....

Page 53 - Formatting Blank Discs for Use With DirectCD (

Formatting Blank Discs for Use With DirectCD ( directCD button) TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 43 Figure 50. Select a Project Panel: Make a Data CD Button Formatting Blank Discs for Use With DirectCD ( directCD button) If you format a disc for use with DirectCD , you can just drag files to the CD usi...

Page 54 - Creating Archive CDs (; To create an archive disc:; The system highlights the

Creating Archive CDs ( dataCD button) 44 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Creating Archive CDs ( dataCD button) You can share or archive your computer files on CD-R or CD-RW discs using various formats. To create an archive disc: 1. Roll over the make a data CD button on the main Select a Project panel...

Page 55 - Creating Photo or Video CDs (; upgrade

Creating Photo or Video CDs ( make a photo or video CD button) TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 45 Creating Photo or Video CDs ( make a photo or video CD button) If you upgrade to the Platinum version of Easy CD Creator 5 as described in “Upgrading the Software ( upgrade button)” on page 47, the make a...

Page 56 - CD copier; Welcome; copyright infringement.; Please read the panel, then click the; CD Copier; click the Help menu on the toolbar and select; Help topics; CD copier rollover

Creating Photo or Video CDs ( make a photo or video CD button) 46 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Figure 54. Select a Project: CD Copier Button 2. Click the CD copier button. The system displays the Welcome panel (Figure 55), which warns against copyright infringement. Figure 55. CD Copier Welcome Pan...

Page 57 - Upgrading the Software (

Creating Photo or Video CDs ( make a photo or video CD button) TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 47 Upgrading the Software ( upgrade button) If your computer has access to the Internet, you can upgrade Easy CD Creator 5 Basic to Easy CD Creator Platinum by clicking the upgrade button on the Select a Pro...

Page 58 - Uninstalling Easy CD Creator 5

Creating CD Labels ( CD label creator button) 48 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Creating CD Labels ( CD label creator button) If you upgrade to the Platinum version of Easy CD Creator 5 as described above, the CD Label Creator button is activated, enabling you to create CD labels and design CD jacket...

Page 59 - Connecting to a Macintosh System; Insert the USB cable into a USB port on your Macintosh computer.

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 49 Chapter 5. Connecting the USB PortaCD-RW to and Installing Software on Macintosh Systems You can connect the USB version of the TEAC PortaCD-RW to an Apple Power Macintosh iBook, iMac, PowerBook, or G3 or G4 computer that features a USB port. Connecting to a Macintos...

Page 60 - Plug the AC adapter cable into a power outlet.

Before You Disconnect the Cable from the Computer’s USB Port 50 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 4. Plug the AC adapter cable into a power outlet. This turns on the power to the PortaCD-RW drive and concludes the procedure for physically connecting the drive to your Apple Macintosh computer. There is n...

Page 61 - Installing Toast Software; Follow the steps below to install; Toast; Toast

Installing Toast Software TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 51 Installing Toast Software Before you can record data onto CD-R or CD-RW discs using your Macintosh computer and your TEAC PortaCD-RW drive, you must first install TEAC/ Toast Software for Macintosh onto your Macintosh computer’s hard disk. T...

Page 62 - Double-click the installer in your desired language.; The system displays a continuation panel (Figure 62 on page 52).; Continue; installs an English language version of the software.; Accept; The system displays a

Installing Toast Software 52 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Figure 61. Toast Main Installation Panel 3. Double-click the installer in your desired language. The system displays a continuation panel (Figure 62 on page 52). Figure 62. Continuation Panel 4. Click the Continue button. Toast 4.1.2 install...

Page 63 - Full Install; option by using the pull-down menu in the upper-; Install Location

Installing Toast Software TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 53 Figure 63. Read Me/Registration Panel 6. Click the Continue button. The system displays the Toast 4.1.2 Installer panel (Figure 64). Figure 64. Toast 4.1.2 Installer Panel 7. Select the Full Install option by using the pull-down menu in the ...

Page 64 - If the installation is successful, the system then displays an; Installation; Quit; button to conclude the installation.; Starting Toast; To start; The system opens the

Installing Toast Software 54 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Figure 65. Installing Panel If the installation is successful, the system then displays an Installation successful panel (Figure 66). Figure 66. Installation Successful Panel 10. Click the Quit button to conclude the installation. Starting T...

Page 65 - For information on using; , refer to the user’s guide in the

Installing Toast Software TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 55 2. Double-click the Toast 4.1.2 application icon. The system loads the Toast software and displays the main panel (Figure 68). Figure 68. Toast Main Panel For information on using Toast , refer to the user’s guide in the documentation.pdf fi...

Page 67 - Chapter 6. Connecting to Audio Equipment

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 57 Chapter 6. Connecting to Audio Equipment The PortaCD-RW drive outputs a stereo audio signal from the left and right phono connectors on the right panel. Connect these outputs to the left and right channel inputs on a mixer, amplifier, or powered-speakers. The PortaCD...

Page 69 - Handling Discs

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 59 Chapter 7. Handling, Loading, and Ejecting Discs This section explains how to handle, load, and eject discs from the PortaCD-RW. Handling Discs ❑ Handle compact discs only by their edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the surface. Do not touch the disc’s data surfa...

Page 70 - Loading and Ejecting Discs; Loading a Disc; Gently push the tray to retract it into the drive.

Loading and Ejecting Discs 60 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Loading and Ejecting Discs This section explains how to load and eject discs from the PortaCD-RW. Loading a Disc 1. Press the Open/Eject button on the front panel. The PortaCD-RW partially extends the disc tray. Grasp the front bezel and sl...

Page 71 - Ejecting a Disc

Ejecting a Disc TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 61 Ejecting a Disc 1. To eject a disc, first make sure the disc has stopped spinning. Then press the Open/Eject button on the front panel. The PortaCD-RW partially extends the disc tray. Grasp the front bezel and slide the tray fully open. 2. Carefully r...

Page 72 - Recommended Media; The TEAC PortaCD-RW drive supports the following disc formats:

Recommended Media 62 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Recommended Media One blank TEAC CD-R disc and one CD-RW rewritable disc are included in the package with your PortaCD-RW. Use only 74 or 80-minute blank CD-R and CD-RW media from TEAC or the following manufacturers: Disc Formats The TEAC PortaCD-RW...

Page 73 - Specifications

TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual 63 Specifications Specifications and features subject to change without notice or obligation. Model CDWE24E Interface ATAPI (drive side)PCMCIA Card Type II or USB 1.1 Transfer Rate Write and Rewrite: 4X (600KBps)Read: PCMCIA version: 24X maximum (3,600KBps) USB version:...

Page 74 - Technical Support

64 TEAC PortaCD-RW User’s Manual Technical Support For technical support, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the drive or the TEAC Service and Support Center nearest you: TEAC America, Inc. (USA)Technical SupportTelephone: (323) 727-4860Fax: (323) 869-8751Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5...