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Quantum Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User’s Guide, P/N 50002767, B01, July 2005

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Travan Portable USB Tape Drive User’s Guide iii

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

Contents

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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.

Quantum Corporate Headquarters 0

To order documentation on the Travan Portable USB Tape Drive or other

products contact:

Quantum Corporation

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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