CD-ROM Drive F1197A for the HP OmniBook User’s Guide 1-1
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Contents Overview ................................................ Features ............................................... Precautions ............................................ Accessories ............................................ Setting Up Your CD-ROM Drive ................................ To connect the power cable ................................ To use batteries in your CD-ROM drive ........................ To connect the CD-ROM drive to your OmniBook ...............
Overview The lists below summarize important information about your CD-ROM drive. Features The CD-ROM drive for the HP OmniBook: • Connects to your OmniBook with the supplied SCSI adapter cable. • Plays both data and audio CDs while attached to your OmniBook. • Plays audio CDs as a stand-alone CD player. • Can be powered by either a power cable or batteries. • Is MPC1 and MPC2 compatible. Precautions • Use only the HP power cable and an HP-approved ac adapter with the CD-ROM drive.
Setting Up Your CD-ROM Drive WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any other type of moisture. This CD-ROM drive can be used with a power cable or batteries (batteries not supplied). Because of high power demands when accessing data CDs, batteries are not recommended. For audio CDs, batteries work well.
To use batteries in your CD-ROM drive Alkaline batteries are recommended. 1. Open the battery cover by sliding it out and lifting it up. 2. Insert six “AA” size batteries, making sure to match the polarities to the diagram in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. Battery Cover Replace the batteries when you see the flashing low-battery indicator appear on the CD-ROM display. Normal battery life while accessing data CDs is 30 to 45 minutes.
To connect the CD-ROM drive to your OmniBook CAUTION Before you turn on the CD-ROM drive for the first time, remove the cardboard shipping insert from inside the CD compartment. 1. Make sure the CD-ROM drive has power—see “To use the power cable” or “To use batteries in your CD-ROM drive” earlier in this section. 2. Turn on the CD-ROM drive by pressing the POWER switch. A blinking “on” appears on the display of the CD-ROM drive. POWER Switch 3.
SCSI Adapter Cable 4. Important : the CD-ROM drive must be on when the cable connects the drive and the computer in order for the computer to register the presence of the CDROM drive. After the CD-ROM drive is turned on and connected to the SCSI cable, connect the 80-pin end of the cable to the OmniBook’s docking/SCSI connector. The new connection at the docking/SCSI connector causes a “docking event” on the OmniBook.
In the Confirm Device Removal box, enable Remove from specific configuration. Under Configuration, select Undocked, then click the OK button. To turn off or disconnect the CD-ROM drive, see “To turn off the CD-ROM drive,” the next topic below. Entering Power Save Mode During periods of inactivity, the CD-ROM drive saves power by turning off the laser and stopping the drive motor.
Connecting Several SCSI Devices Because the CD-ROM drive is a SCSI device, it is possible to connect it to your OmniBook in series with other SCSI devices—this is called a “daisy chain” connection. Follow these guidelines for connecting your CD-ROM drive with other SCSI devices: • The CD-ROM drive must be the last device in the daisy chain (the furthest from the OmniBook). • The CD-ROM drive terminator DIP switch (switch 4) must be set to ON.
To disconnect and reconnect the CD-ROM drive 1. If you are using Windows 95, click Start, Eject PC. (This removes the OmniBook from its “docked” configuration with the CD-ROM drive.) 2. Unplug the SCSI adapter cable from the OmniBook’s docking/SCSI connector. This causes an “undocking event” on the OmniBook. If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, you should then restart your computer: exit Windows and press CTRL+ALT+DEL, or follow the displayed “UNDOCKED” prompt and press ENTER to restart. 3.
To insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive 1. Press OPEN to open the disk cover. 2. Place a CD (with the label facing up) on the center spindle, and press down firmly on the center of the CD until it seats on the spindle. 3. Close the disk cover. Disk Cover Center Spindle CD The following messages appear on the display readout. Message/Indication -AUDIO DISC ONLYBATTERY BUSY no dISC on OPEN 1-12 Description Displayed when you press an audio control button while a data CD is in the CD-ROM drive.
To remove a CD from the CD-ROM drive 1. Make sure the blinking “Busy” message does not appear on the CD-ROM drive display. If “Busy” appears, stop the CD using either the OmniBook software or the CD-ROM drive control buttons. 2. Press OPEN to open the disk cover. 3. Press down on the center of the CD and gently lift the outside edge until the CD is free. 4. Close the disk cover and return the CD to its storage case. About Audio CDs There are three ways to play audio CDs.
To play an audio CD Before playing an audio CD, make sure the volume control is set to below 4 to avoid overly loud output. 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, label side up. 2. Close the disk cover. 3. Press the Start/Pause button. The display indicates both the current track number and how long that track has been playing (elapsed time). The table below describes the CD-ROM drive audio control buttons. Button Start/Pause Forward Skip Function Press and release to start playing or pause a CD.
Maintenance To clean the CD-ROM drive You should periodically clean your CD-ROM drive, inside and out. Do not use solvents or commercial lens cleaners. • Clean the outside of the CD-ROM drive with a soft, dry cloth. • Clean the lens with a dry cotton swab or a camera lens blower. Lens To clean compact disks Wipe from the center of the disk to the edge, using a soft, dry cloth. Do not touch the shiny, blank side of the disk with anything else or attach any labels to the disk.
Troubleshooting Trouble The POWER switch is ON, but nothing appears on the CD-ROM display. The CD-ROM drive is not accessible from the OmniBook. The data from the CD is not properly transmitted to the OmniBook. Possible Cause s/Solutions The power cable is not plugged into the OmniBook connector or the DC IN jack. The batteries are not installed correctly or are dead. For Windows 95, the CD-ROM drive was not turned on when you plugged it into the OmniBook.Turn on the drive, then click Start, Eject PC.
Specifications Power Source: See the nameplate on the bottom of the unit. Interface: SCSI I, II. Buffer Size: 128 KB. Operating Temperature: 5 °C (41 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F). Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% RH. Storage Temperature: –20 °C (–4 °F) to 55 °C (131 °F). Storage Humidity: 15% to 90% RH. Dimensions: 138W x 196D x 38H mm (5.43 x 7.72 x 1.5 inches). Mass (Weight) without batteries: 0.43 kg (0.95 lb). Battery Life (alkaline “AA” batteries): Data CD: approximately 30–45 minutes.
Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the CD-ROM drive complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the CD-ROM drive not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the CD-ROM drive in these regions. U.S.A. The CD-ROM drive generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception.
Japan Laser Safety This CD-ROM drive is certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended: • Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully.
Europe Products sold in Europe by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed below. Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard Company Address: Hewlett-Packard Co. Mobile Computing Division 1000 NE Circle Blvd.
