Addonics Technologies Pocket Series User manual

Brand: Addonics Technologies

Model: Pocket Series

Type: User manual

Addonics Technologies Pocket Series is a versatile optical drive that supports a wide range of media formats, including CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, and DVD-RAM. With its compact and portable design, it's an ideal companion for laptops and desktops, allowing you to read, write, and burn discs on the go. The Pocket Series features multiple connectivity options, including USB2.0, eSATA, and Firewire, ensuring compatibility with various computers and operating systems.

Addonics

T E C H N O L O G I E S

Pocket Series Optical Drive

USB2.0

eSATA

FIREWIRE

User Guide

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FCC Warning Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on

and off, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or

more of the following suggestions.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment to a different power outlet other than the one

where receiver is connected

• Consult a certified television or radio technician

LIMITED WARRANTY

Addonics guarantees that every product is free from physical defects in

material and workmanship during the warranty period specified for each

product when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section in

the user guide. Unauthorized tempering of the product or using it outside the

scope of the product specifications will result in voiding the warranty. If the

product proves defective during this warranty period, call Addonics Technical

Support to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE

YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN

REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF

PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization

number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof

of purchase. Customers are responsible for paying the shipping and handling

of the products to Addonics warranty service location.

IN NO EVENT SHALL ADDONICS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID

FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE

PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS

DOCUMENTATION. Addonics makes no warranty or representation,

expressed, implied, or statuary, with respect to its products or the contents or

use of the user guide and all accompanying software, and specifically

disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any

particular purpose. Addonics reserves the right to revise or update its

products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any

individual or entity.

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Contents

FCC Warning........................................................................... 2

Contents.................................................................................. 3

Chapter 1 General Information................................................. 4

USB2.0 USIB Cable ................................................. 5

eSATA USIB Cable .................................................. 6

Firewire USIB Cable................................................. 7

Chapter 2 Software Installation................................................. 8

Technical Support & Contact Information .................................. 8

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Chapter 1 General Information

Pocket Series Optical Drive Parts

Note: It is recommended to use the external power adapter when burning

Cd’s or DVD’s. The switch must be positioned in EXT mode.

To read CD or DVD’s it is fine to use USB bus power and the switch

is in INT mode.

The Addonics Driver Disk included with the product is for

Windows 98 & 98SE drivers only.

USIB Connector

(use for USIB cable

connections)

External Power

Input Jack

Switch Selector

3 Switch Modes:

INT – Used when using USB bus power

(Left position)

Green LED lights up

OFF – Pocket Drive is turned OFF

(Middle position)

EXT – Used when using External Power

adapter (Right position)

Green LED lights up

Line Out

(Audio Jack)

Power & Drive

Access LED

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USB2.0 USIB Cable (Model: AAUSBC-309)

Note: Pocket Series Optical Drive is Plug and Play under Windows XP,

2000 and 98/Me. There is no third-party driver needed.

• Since USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is an evolution of the existing USB 1.1

specification, it is fully forward and backward compatible with current

USB systems.

• If you do not have an USB2.0 port, you may install an optional USB2.0

adapter or controller

Downloading the USB2.0 USIB Cable Driver from the Addonics Driver

Disk

1. Insert the Addonics Driver Disk in the CDROM drive. The Addonics

Driver Disk window opens.

2. Select Drivers > Interface Cables Drivers > USB2.0 Cable (AAUSBC-

309) Win98/98SE Only.

3. The Winzip Self-Extractor –AT2LP.exe window opens. Unzip file in My

Documents.

Driver Installation for Win98 and Win98SE

1. Make sure that the power cable and USB2.0 USIB cable are connected

to the Pocket Series Optical Drive.

2. Place the switch in EXT mode. To check if there is power, the LED

should light up.

3. Insert the USB2.0 USIB cable to the USB port. A “New Hardware Found”

message shall pop up.

4. Follow the ON Screen Wizard and point to the location where you unzip

the driver file.

5. Let Windows finish the installation.

USIB Connector

USB2.0

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eSATA USIB Cable (Model: AASAC-605E)

For Win98SE, Me, 2000 and XP

Note: There are no drivers needed to use the eSATA USIB cable as long

as the eSATA Controller card/chip drivers are installed. It is Plug &

Play.

eSATA

USIB Connector

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FIREWIRE USIB Cable (Model: AAFWC-406)

Note: Pocket Series Optical Drive is Plug and Play under Windows XP,

2000. There is no third party driver needed.

Driver Installation for Win98 and Win98SE

After plugging in the cable some system might prompt you for Win98SE CD,

in case you don’t have the Win98SE CD and the wizard prompts you for:

NTMAP.SYS please type C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS

NTMAPHLP.PDR please type C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS

Reboot your system.

Disk Management for Window 98

1. Make sure the Firewire USIB cable is securely attach from the back of

the drive.

2. Make sure that power is attached and turned on.

3. Power on the system, on the Window Desktop, double click on the

MY COMPUTER icon.

4. Plug the Addonics 6 Pin FIREWIRE-IDE cable into your computer’s

FIREWIRE port cable.

5. Wait for a few seconds, your computer may blink for a moment.

6. Double Click on the “My Computer” icon if not open yet. Your Pocket

Pocket Series Optical Drive will appear as a CD or DVD drive icon. You

are now ready to use the drive.

USIB Connector

Firewire

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Model: Pocket Series

Type: User manual

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