EXP Computer CD Traveler Plus - Manual (Page 41)

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remove the installation diskette and press Y and ENTER to re-boot the
PC.
Most CD-ROM programs require a minimum of a 286 processor with MS-
DOS 3.1 or MS-WINDOW 3.1, 640K RAM, and an EGA/VGA video card.
Refer to the side of the CD-ROM package for program requirements, and
enjoy!
Access CD-ROM without Software Installation
(Dynamic loading of the CD driver)
This method of Dynamically Loading the CD driver offers a temporary install
of the CD driver. It will not modify CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
The driver is loaded dynamically. When the system is shut off, the driver is
gone.
1. Place your CD installation diskette into the floppy drive.
2. Select the floppy drive by typing floppy drive letter. For example: A:
3. At the floppy drive prompt, type TCDGO. This will then install the CD
driver.
POWER SAVING
The PCMCIA CD-ROM is designed to save power:
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Built-in inactivity timer for about 40 seconds in stand-alone mode, the
power will be turned off automatically.
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If install in a computer, the drive will automatically enter the sleep mode
(spindle off) when it has not been accessed for about 1 minute.
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If you remove the Compact Disc (CD) from your CD-ROM drive, the drive
will manually go into the sleep mode.
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During the initials power on, the PCMCIA CD-ROM will spin at a lower
speed to save power. The operating current will then be reduced.
The “Hot insert/remove” feature of a PCMCIA card helps to save power, too.
If Exchangeable Card Architecture (ExCA) compliant PCMCIA software has
been loaded on to your computer, then you can remove the PCMCIA CD-
ROM after the system has been booted, and insert it again when you need to