Page 3 - Contents; Part 1: Quick Installation Guide; iii
Contents Safety: Read First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v About This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Part 1: Quick Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Part 2: User's Guide . ....
Page 6 - About This Book; vi 20X Max Portable CD-ROM Drive
About This Book This book describes how to install the 20X Max Portable CD-ROMDrive and how to use it. This book is divided into three parts: Part 1 contains abbreviated installation instructions in thefollowing languages: Part 2 contains: – Product description – Illustrations of product feature...
Page 7 - Top
Part 1: Quick Installation Guide The following is an overview of the CD-ROM drive installationinstructions. For more detailed instructions, go to “Part 2: User'sGuide” on page 2-1. In addition to this manual, the option package contains: Base model or stereo model of the CD-ROM drive PCMCIA card...
Page 12 - Installing the Drive; Introduction
Part 2: User's Guide Installing the Drive Introduction When used as a CD-ROM drive, the 20X Max Portable CD-ROMDrive can operate at up to either 10 times the speed of an audio CDplayer (power-saving mode), or 20 times the speed of an audio CDplayer (normal mode). You can use the CD-ROM drive connect...
Page 14 - External Connectors of the Drive
The following illustrations show the additional accessories which comewith the stereo model. Accessories (Stereo Model Only) Stop Removable speaker Cable jack Speaker clip External Connectors of the Drive You can use the CD-ROM drive to read data CDs or play audio CDs.These functions are described i...
Page 15 - Indicator Panel
Indicator Panel Use the indicator panel to determine the operational state of theCD-ROM drive. The following illustration shows the position of eachindicator on the display panel when the indicator is active. The tableshows the meaning of each indicator. 1 4 5 2 3 No. Indicator Description .5/ On Th...
Page 16 - Installation Requirements; Note; Handling Instructions
Installation Requirements For your computer to be compatible with the 20X Max PortableCD-ROM Drive, it must include the following: PC Card Type II slot 3.5-inch diskette drive One of the following operating systems installed: – DOS 5.0 or later – Windows 3.11 – Windows 95 – Windows NT 3.51 or ...
Page 17 - Step 1. Connecting the Power Source; Select a power source to operate the CD-ROM drive:; Connecting the AC Adapter; To use the AC Adapter, do the following:; Attention
Use the following steps to connect and install the software for theCD-ROM drive. Refer to the illustrations of the top and bottom of thedrive (page 2-2) to identify the external connectors and controls. Step 1. Connecting the Power Source Select a power source to operate the CD-ROM drive: AC adapt...
Page 19 - Installing the Ni-Cd Battery Pack
Installing the Ni-Cd Battery Pack To use the battery pack, follow these steps: 1 Make sure that the power switch of the CD-ROM drive is off. 2 Open the battery cover by gently pushing the two protruding clips as shown. 3 Slide the battery pack into the drive. The positive end ( + ) of each battery h...
Page 20 - Charging the Ni-Cd Battery Pack; Note: If the battery charge becomes low soon after charging, try to
4 Close the battery cover. Charging the Ni-Cd Battery Pack If the battery pack charge is low, the battery ( ) indicator flashes. To charge the battery pack, do the following: 1 Make sure that the battery pack is installed in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Turn off the power switch. 3 Connect the AC Adapter to ...
Page 21 - Installing Alkaline Batteries
Installing Alkaline Batteries To use alkaline batteries, follow these steps: 1 Make sure that the power switch of the CD-ROM drive is off. 2 Open the battery cover by gently pushing the two protruding clips as shown. Attention Do not combine new and used batteries. 3 Install six alkaline AA batterie...
Page 22 - Close the battery cover.
4 Close the battery cover. Part 2: User's Guide 2-11
Page 23 - Step 2. Connecting the Drive; Make sure that the power switches on the CD-ROM drive and
Step 2. Connecting the Drive This section describes how to connect the CD-ROM drive to yourcomputer. 1 Make sure that the power switches on the CD-ROM drive and your computer are turned off. 2 Squeeze both sides of the small connector on the interface cable, and connect it to the interface connector...
Page 24 - Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on your computer.; Step 3. Installing the Device Driver; Operating system
4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on your computer. IDE PC Card PCMCIA Attention Depending on your computer, the PC Card might need tobe inserted face up or face down; do not apply unnecessaryforce during the connection. Step 3. Installing the Device Driver To operate the 20X Max Portable C...
Page 25 - Installing the Audio Driver (Stereo Model Only)
DOS or Windows 3.11 Attention Remove any other PC Cards from your computer. The device driver cannot be installed from a WindowsMS-DOS prompt. You must exit Windows 3.11 beforeinstalling the device driver. 1 Make sure the CD-ROM drive is correctly connected to the PC Card and that the PC Card is...
Page 26 - Optional Device Driver Settings; Base Model
To install the sound function of the stereo model, follow these steps : 1 Insert the Option Diskette into the diskette drive. 2 Open File Manager, select the diskette drive, and double click on the file SETUP.EXE . 3 Run Install Driver and Install Application according to the instructions on the scr...
Page 27 - Do you want to restart your computer; Stereo Model
occurs, the setup program will ask if you want to keep thedevice driver you have. Select Yes. 7 When the message Do you want to restart your computer now? appears, remove the Option Diskette and click on Yes. Your computer will automatically restart. You can now use the base model functions with Win...
Page 28 - Duplicate Sound Functions; Playback; Recording; 0X Max Audio Driver; MIDI; Internal ESS ESFM Synthesize
Duplicate Sound Functions With Windows 95, other sound functions installed in your computerdo not interfere with the stereo model sound function. If you have other sound functions but want to use the stereo modelsound function, open Multimedia in the Control Panel, and specify thefollowing: Playback...
Page 29 - Windows NT
Windows NT This section contains separate installation instructions for Windows NTVersion 3.51 and Version 4.0. Read the explanation appropriate toyour version. Note Windows NT does not support the stereo sound function on thestereo model CD-ROM drive. Version 3.51 1 Check that your computer and you...
Page 30 - Adapter icon in the Control Panel.
Version 4.0 1 Check that your computer and your CD-ROM drive are connected correctly; turn on your computer and your CD-ROMdrive and start Windows NT 4.0. 2 Open My Computer in the desktop double-click on the SCSI Adapter icon in the Control Panel. 3 Select the Driver tab; then click on the Add butt...
Page 31 - For Warp Version 3: Click on Install.
If the field contains None: For Warp Version 3: Select OTHER and go to step 9. For Warp Version 4: Select IDE CD-ROM and go to step9. If the field does not contain None, go to step 8. 8 Close the System Configuration window. If the message Installation is not completed. Select Cancel to continue...
Page 33 - Warp Version 3; WAV; Default Sequencer device.; MID
Warp Version 3 For Digital Audio (WAVE) setup: 1 Open Multimedia Setup in the Multimedia folder. 2 Select the Digital Audio tab, and then remove the check mark from the Default Waveaudio device. 3 Click on the right arrow at the bottom right corner of the dialog window. 4 Select WAV in the Current e...
Page 34 - Warp Version 4
Warp Version 4 For Digital Audio (WAVE) setup: 1 Run STPM.EXE in the MMOS2 directory. 2 Select the Digital Audio tab. Then remove the check mark from the Default Digital device. 3 Click on the + mark at the top right corner of the Digital Audio window. 4 Select WAV in the Current extensions. 5 Move ...
Page 35 - Step 4. Completing the Installation
Optional Device Driver Settings The following options can be specified for the CD-ROM device driver: /P:nn I/O base address. The sound function is mapped from this address (hexadecimal). /EXIRQ:n The specified IRQ number is excluded. Another IRQ number is assigned to the sound function. /NOBEEP The ...
Page 36 - Using the Drive; Inserting and Removing the Disk; Press the Open button to release the CD cover.; Lift the CD cover up until it snaps into the open position.
Using the Drive Inserting and Removing the Disk To insert a CD-ROM or audio CD: 1 Press the Open button to release the CD cover. 2 Lift the CD cover up until it snaps into the open position. 3 Insert the disk as shown. Be careful to hold the CD only by the outside or inside edges. Fit the disk to th...
Page 37 - Do not touch the disk until it comes to a complete stop.
To remove a CD: 1 Press the Open button to open the disk cover. Attention Do not touch the disk until it comes to a complete stop. 2 Lift the disk by its edge while pressing the pivot. 3 Close the cover. 2-26 20X Max Portable CD-ROM Drive
Page 38 - Changing Modes; Switching to Power-Saving Mode; Lo; Switching to Normal Mode; Power
Changing Modes You can switch between normal mode (up to 20 times the speed of anordinary CD player) and power-saving mode (up to 10 times the speedof an ordinary CD player) with the Mode Selection button. The default mode (data transfer rate) varies with the type of powersupply. Attention Do not pr...
Page 39 - Insert each speaker into its jack on the stereo model, as shown.
Mounting the Speakers (Stereo Model Only) With the removable speakers attached to the stereo model, you canlisten to an audio CD or to PCM/MIDI sounds generated by yourcomputer. You can either mount the speakers directly onto theCD-ROM drive, or you can mount them on the included clips, whichyou can...
Page 40 - Mounting on the Speaker Clips; Attach each speaker to a speaker clip, as shown below.
Mounting on the Speaker Clips 1 Attach each speaker to a speaker clip, as shown below. 2 Fasten each clip to its speaker with the screw. With a coin, tighten the screw firmly clockwise. Part 2: User's Guide 2-29
Page 41 - Connect the CD-ROM drive to the speakers with the speaker; Using the CD-ROM Drive; Before using the unit as a CD-ROM drive, confirm the following:
3 Connect the CD-ROM drive to the speakers with the speaker cables. You can now clip the speakers to the sides of your laptop monitor, toenhance your enjoyment of the stereo sound. Using the CD-ROM Drive Before using the unit as a CD-ROM drive, confirm the following: Has the required software been...
Page 42 - Open the disk cover and insert a CD-ROM disk.; With DOS; c. Click on the CD-ROM icon and check the access to the; With Windows NT 4.0
You can remove the PC Card while your computer is on. Donot remove the PC Card while the CD-ROM is beingaccessed. You might damage the drive. 3 Open the disk cover and insert a CD-ROM disk. With DOS The following message is displayed, and a drive letter isassigned to the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM dri...
Page 43 - Notes; Using the CD-ROM Drive as an External CD Player; With Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0; Move the cursor in the following order to:; Programs; Select and start CD Audio. For more information, refer to the
Playing a Game (Windows 95 Only) 1 Check that the CD-ROM drive is off, and connect a joystick or gamepad to the game port connector. 2 Connect the interface cable to the PC Card and the CD-ROM drive (see page 2-12). Then turn on the CD-ROM drive. 3 Insert the PC Card into your computer (see page 2-1...
Page 44 - Select and start Compact Disk. For more information, refer to; With Other Operating Systems; To hear an audio CD through headphones, insert the plug into the; Button
With OS/2 Warp 1. Open Multimedia. 2. Select and start Compact Disk. For more information, refer to the OS/2 manual. With Other Operating Systems Install the software, and then play the CD according to therequirements described in the software manual. Attention If you play an audio CD with the base ...
Page 45 - Do not set the CD-ROM drive near electronic equipment.; Using Sound Functions (Stereo Model Only); From Audio Application, open Mixer and Volume Control.
Guard-Against-Dropout Function Slight shocks to a CD player can cause the audio track to hesitate.The 20X Max Portable CD-ROM Drive has a special function toreduce this kind of dropout. The CD-ROM drive reads ahead onaudio CDs and keeps 2.8 seconds of the current track in memory.This reduces interru...
Page 46 - Digital Recording
Volume control Mixer Balance control Volume adjustment Master volume adjustment Mute button You can also mix recordings from your CD with a live recording indigital. For further information, see “Digital Recording.” Digital Recording 1 Open Recording Control and Audio Recorder. 2 Select the sound so...
Page 47 - Maintaining the Drive; Use the following instructions to clean your drive and CDs:
Maintaining the Drive Use the following instructions to clean your drive and CDs: Cleaning the Surface of the CD-ROM Drive: Lightly wipe theCD-ROM drive with a dry soft cloth. If stains remain on thesurface, use a damp cloth (soak cloth in a diluted mild detergentand squeeze it firmly). Do not use...
Page 60 - Problem
Appendix C. Problem Solving Problem Response No sound comes outof the speakers. Check if the headphones are connected. Check that the volume control is highenough. Problem Response A CD can be playedon the CD-ROMdrive alone, but itcannot be playedthrough yourcomputer. Check if the required sof...
Page 61 - Step 1: Problem Solving; Disconnect the power cord from the computer and all attached; Step 2: Preparing for the Call; manual
Appendix D.Help and Service Information During the warranty period, you can get toll-free technical support 24hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions about your newIBM option. If you need warranty service, return or exchange isavailable. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an...
Page 63 - Warranty; Statement of Limited Warranty; Production Status
Appendix E.Product Warranty and Notices Warranty The following warranty information applies to products purchased inthe United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The warranty terms and conditions applicable in the country ofpurchase are available from IBM or your reseller. The following warranty infor...
Page 64 - Warranty Service; Extent of Warranty
equivalent, without charge. The replacement may not be new, but will be ingood working order. If IBM or your reseller is unable to repair or replace theMachine, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will berefunded. If you transfer a Machine to another user, warranty service is ...
Page 65 - Notices; Trademarks
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on IBM's part or otherliability you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each such instance,regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM(including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other co...
Page 67 - Electronic Emission Notices
Electronic Emission Notices 20X Max Portable CD-ROM Drive Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protec...
Page 68 - European Union - Emission Directive
European Union - Emission Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU CouncilDirective 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member Statesrelating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protec...
