LG CRN-8240E User manual
Portable PCMCIA
CD-ROM DRIVE
MODEL : CRN-8240E
OWNER’S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH
MODE D’EMPLOI
GUIDA PER L’UTENTE
MANUAL DE USUARIO
To enjoy fully all the features and functions of your CD-ROM Drive,
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully and completely.
English
English.......Page E-2 ~ E-22
Deutsch.....Seite D-1 ~ D-21
Français.....Page F-1 ~ F-21
Italiano..........Page I-1 ~ I-21
Spanish......Página S-1 ~ S-21
E-2
This unit uses CD-ROM discs
marked with this symbol:
COMPACT
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS
RULES 21 C.F.R. SUB-CHAPTER J,
IN EFFECT AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The power source voltage of the AC adaptor is listed on the nameplate.
Plug the AC adaptor only into an outlet with the proper voltage.
Industry Canada requirement
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an Authorized Service Center for help.
•FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
•This CD-ROM Drive is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have installation
instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessory.
CAUTION: The laser used in the CD-ROM drive can damage your eyes.
Do not attempt to open the cover.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Use of controls or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
FEATURES & CONTENTS
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FEATURES
•Convenient compact
size, you can carry
anywhere
•Operates on the AC
adaptor or power from
your notebook
computer (via PCMCIA
Type interface
card/cable)
•Easy connection to a
notebook computer
which has a standard
PC Card(PCMCIA) slot
•Both CD-ROM and
audio CD can be
played back
•Tray loading system
with power eject
•Emergency eject
support
•Supports CD-ROM,
CD-ROM XA, CD-DA,
Photo-CD Multisession,
CD-I, Video CD,
CD-Extra, CD-RW.
•Supports various
Operating System
(MS-DOS, Windows
95/3.1, NT 4.0)
■SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
An IBM Notebook PC or compatible with the following
system components:
•IBM or IBM compatible Notebook/Desktop PC with a
PC Card (PCMCIA) slot type ll or lll.
•Windows 95/3.1, NT 4.0
•MS-DOS Version 5.0 or greater
•Floppy disk drive (3.5 inch)
✻The data transfer rate may be decreased compared to the capability of CD-ROM drive
itself, depending on the computer.
When using windows NT, the CD-ROM drive through PCMCIA interface may not be
recognized in some computers.
✻Performance will vary based on computer specification. All specifications set forth in
this manual are subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS . . . .E-4
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-6
HARDWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-7
INSERTING AND REMOVING A CD . . . . . . . . . . .E-9
USING THE CD PLAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-10
INSERTING AND REMOVING
THE INTERFACE CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-11
ELECTRIC POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-12
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-13
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-14
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
FOR PCMCIA INTERFACE CARD . . . . . . . . . . .E-15
WINDOWS 95 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . .E-15
WINDOWS NT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . .E-19
DOS/WINDOWS 3.1 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . .E-20
LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
E-4
COMPACT
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■FRONT / REAR / RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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1. DISC DRAWER
Accepts a CD-ROM disc on its tray.
2. BUSY INDICATOR
The busy indicator lights during
initialization and data-read operations.
3. OPEN BUTTON
This button is pressed to open the CD
tray. The button works only when
power is applied to the drive.
4. EMERGENCY EJECT HOLE
Insert a paper clip here to eject the
drawer manually or when there is no
power.
5. HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL
Adjusts the headphone sound level.
6. HEADPHONE JACK
3.5 mm jack for monitoring the audio
signal from audio CDs.
7. LINE OUT JACK
Connects external speaker system with
amplifier or your notebook PC using the
audio cable (not supplied).
8. DC/PC SWITCH
For selecting the DC or PC power
source. Set to PC to select the
PCMCIA power source.
Set to DC to select AC adaptor.
9. DC POWER INDICATOR
Lights when AC adaptor is used.
10. DC IN JACK
Connects CD-ROM drive to an AC
adaptor.
11. INTERFACE CONNECTOR
This interface connector is used to
connect to the PCMCIA interface card.
Item
Owner’s Manual
Setup Diskette
Interface Card/Cable (PCMCIA type)
AC Adaptor
Quantity
1
1
1
1
■SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
PRECAUTIONS
E-6
■INSTALLATION
Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:
- high humidity
- high temperature
- mechanical vibration
- direct sunlight
■OPERATION
- During operation, excessive vibration, or a sudden jolt to the drive may cause a
malfunction.
- Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature. This may cause
condensation to collect inside the drive.
■TRANSPORTATION
- Always remove the disc before moving the drive.
■AC ADAPTOR
- Do not plug in or remove the AC adaptor using wet hands.
- Do not damage the AC adaptor by scratching, modifying, or bending its prongs.
- Use only the supplied AC adaptor.
- Do not disassemble the AC adaptor.
■CD
- Do not use solvents such as benzine, record cleaners, or anti-static spray for
records.
- Do not touch the data side (opposite side of label side).
- Wipe from the center to the edge with a dry, soft cloth.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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■Connecting the AC adaptor
1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor plug to DC IN jack at the rear of the
CD-ROM drive.
2. Attach the AC adaptor to the AC outlet.
Notes :
•Use only the supplied AC adaptor, since other adaptors could damage the
CD-ROM drive.
•If the CD-ROM drive is not going to be used for an extended period, unplug the
AC adaptor from the AC outlet.
AC adaptor
DC IN jack
AC outlet
E-8
■Connecting the notebook PC with PCMCIA card/cable
✻
Power for all devices should be turned off before attaching cables.
1. Connect the PCMCIA interface card to the interface connector at the rear of
the CD-ROM drive.
Make sure that the cable of the PCMCIA interface card is firmly connected to
the interface connector at the rear of the CD-ROM drive.
2. Insert the interface cable/card into your notebook PC’s card slot firmly.
3. Turn the system on to install the PCMCIA CD-ROM device driver. Please
follow the software installation procedures.
Note :
•Do not force the interface cable/card since this could damage the interface
cable/card.
■For desktop PC’s with a PC card reader (or PC card adaptor)
•A commercial PC card reader (or PC card adaptor) is required in order to connect
the CD-ROM drive to a desktop PC.
For the installation method and further information, refer to your PC card reader
(or PC card adaptor) manual.
Interface cable/card
Interface connector
Card slot
INSERTING AND REMOVING A CD
E-9
■Inserting a CD
1. Press the OPEN button to open the disc tray.
2. Place a CD onto the disc spindle with the playback side down(usually label
side up).
Press on the center of the CD until it locks onto the disc spindle.
3. Close the disc tray.
Note :
•Insert a CD firmly until it locks onto the spindle and then close the disc tray;
otherwise the CD may spin off the spindle and be damaged.
■Removing a CD
1. Press the OPEN button to open the disc tray.
2. Carefully remove the CD by lifting it. Pressing on the disc spindle, lift the CD
by holding its edge.
3. Close the disc tray.
USING THE CD PLAYER
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■Playing an audio CD
You can listen to the music through headphones or through an amplified external
speaker system (not supplied), connected to the headphone jack/line out jack.
Be sure the headphone volume control is turned down before playing an audio CD.
1. Press the OPEN button to open the disc tray.
2. Insert an audio CD, printed (label) side facing up. Make sure the disc clicks
into place. Close the disc tray.
3. Plug your headphones or external amplified speaker system (not supplied)
into the headphone jack/line out jack.
4. Press and Hold the OPEN button for 2 seconds until the busy indicator
flickers continuously.
5. Rotate the headphone volume control to adjust the volume.
Notes :
•To go to the next track, press the OPEN button during playback for more than 2
seconds until the indicator flickers continuously. Play starts from the next selected
track.
•Some types of CD-ROM discs allow you listen to sound or music coming from the
CD-ROM through the headphones or amplified external speaker system (not
supplied) connected to the Headphone jack/Line Out jack of the CD-ROM drive. If
your notebook PC is equipped with a speaker system and a Line In jack, use the
audio cable (not supplied) to connect the Computer’s Line In jack and the CD-ROM
drive’s Line Out jack.
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