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PARALLEL PORT ADAPTER CABLE:
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Parallel port connector:
Connect this connector to a computer (25 pin) parallel port (Printer
port).
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CD-ROM drive connector:
Connect this connector to the back of CD-ROM drive (26 pin)
Figure 3
POWER SOURCE
PC Card (PCMCIA) interface
The portable CD-ROM drive can be powered either by an AC adapter or
directly from the computer via the PCMCIA socket.
Parallel Port interface
The portable CD-ROM drive can be powered by an AC adapter only.
The POWER LED indicates the power status. It always light up when the
power supply is in the normal condition.
SELECTING THE POWER SOURCE
The POWER SOURCE SWITCH (as shown in 3 of Figure 2) is used for
selecting the power source.
When the POWER SOURCE SWITCH is set to “PC” as Figure A shows,
PCMCIA power direct is selected, the CD-ROM drive will obtain power
from the PCMCIA socket of your computer. If your computer can not