EXP Computer DVD Station - Manual (Page 9)

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Power off your system before connecting the PCMCIA DVD-ROM to your
computer.
1. Plug the AC adapter into the DC in Jack (rear panel), and then connect
the PCMCIA interface card to the DVD-ROM drive. Press firmly until
the connector is seated, and tighten the two screws on the cable
connector.
2. Place the drive in a horizontal position. The drive is designed to operate
only in a horizontal position. Operating the drive in any other position is
not recommended.
3. Make sure that the cable of the PCMCIA interface card is firmly
connected to the interface connector at the back panel of the DVD-ROM
drive.
4. Locate the PCMCIA slot of
your computer or consult
your computer user’s
manual for its location.
5. Align the PCMCIA
interface card with the
arrow sign facing upward
and pointing toward the
computer’s slot. (Please note that the card is keyed to guide for proper
insertion.)
6. Slowly insert the PCMCIA interface card into the slot and press firmly
until the connector is seated.
7. Turn the system ON to install the PCMCIA DVD-ROM device driver.
Please follow the Software Installation procedures in the next section.
CAUTION
You should connect the PCMCIA interface card to the DVD-ROM drive
before inserting the PCMCIA interface card into your computer. DO NOT
connect/disconnect the PCMCIA interface card to/from the DVD-ROM
drive when the system is in the power-on state.