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Quantum Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User’s Guide, P/N 50002767, B01, July 2005
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Installation 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1
System Requirements ........................................................................................ 2
Installing the Drive ............................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 Operation and Maintenance 7
Loading and Unloading Cartridges ................................................................ 7
Handling Travan Cartridges ............................................................................ 9
Retensioning Tapes.......................................................................................... 10
Write-Protecting Cartridges ........................................................................... 10
Recommended Tape Cartridges ................................................................... 11
Cleaning the Tape Drive Mechanism............................................................ 12
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 13
Basic Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 13
Advanced Troubleshooting............................................................................ 14
Tape Operations Troubleshooting................................................................. 16
Appendix A Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Equipment 19
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Figures
Figure 1 Travan Portable USB Tape Drive ............................................... 3
Figure 2 Connecting a Power Adapter ..................................................... 3
Figure 3 Turning on the Drive ................................................................... 4
Figure 4 Connecting a USB Cable.............................................................. 5
Figure 5 Loading a Cartridge ..................................................................... 8
Figure 6 Write-Protecting a Cartridge .................................................... 11
Figure 7 Locating Your USB Controller (Windows 98)........................ 15
Figure 8 Locating Your USB Controller (Windows 2000 or
Windows XP) .............................................................................. 15
Figures
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Tables
Table 1 Loading a Cartridge ..................................................................... 8
Table 2 Unloading a cartridge.................................................................. 9
Table 3 Compatible Tape Cartridges..................................................... 12
Tables
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Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User’s Guide ix
Preface
Audience This manual is written for users of the Travan Portable USB Tape Drive.
Purpose This document provides information about the Travan Portable USB
Tape Drive including:
• Installing the drive
• Basic operations
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
Document
Organization This document is organized as follows:
•Chapter 1, Overview, provides an overview of the Travan Portable
USB Tape Drive and installation instructions.
•Chapter 2, Basic Operations, describes how to operate and care for
your tape drive and cartridges..
•Chapter 6, Running the Demonstration Programs, troubleshooting
tips and technical support information.
Preface
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Notational
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions:
Contacts Quantum company contacts are listed below.
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P.O. Box 57100
Irvine, CA 92619-7100
(949) 856-7800
(800) 284-5101
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Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main
topic.
Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are
included to prevent damage to equipment.
Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and
are included to prevent injury.
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