Teac PortaDVD user manual Introduction, Recommended System Requirements

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TEAC PortaDVD (model DVE28E).

This durable, portable, external DVD drive can read DVD discs at up to 8X DVD speed and CD-ROM discs at a maximum of 24X speed. It is designed for use with IBM PC/AT compatible portable computers that utilize PCMCIA card technology.

The slim design of the TEAC PortaDVD makes it ideal for portable use. The integrated rechargeable battery provides drive power when the AC adapter is disconnected from the drive.

The PortaDVD features a disc tray that extends forward to facilitate the loading and unloading of discs.

Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure.

Recommended System Requirements

The following items represent the minimum system requirements for successful operation of the PortaDVD.

❏Portable IBM PC-compatible computer, Pentium II 400MHz or higher with integrated sound card and speakers

❏4MB of Video RAM (minimum)

❏64MB RAM (minimum)

❏Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000

❏PCMCIA Card Type II slot (for DVD video playback, an activated zoomed video PCMCIA slot)

❏3.5" ﬂoppy disk drive for software installation

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Contents PortaDVD User’s Manual Page Copyright and Trademark Information FCC Radio Frequency Interference RegulationsDisc tray extended Safety InformationTable of Contents List of Figures Recommended System Requirements IntroductionTeac PortaDVD User’s Manual this document Unpacking Your PortaDVDOperating Orientation Power Sources/BatteryFront and Right Panels Front and Right PanelsLED Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting the PortaDVDDouble-click the System icon on the Control Panel Detecting the Pcmcia CardTeac PortaDVD User’s Manual Click the Next button Installing the Pcmcia Card Using the Windows PC Card WizardOpen the Windows Control Panel On the Control Panel, double-click the PC Card Pcmcia iconClick the Finish button System Settings ChangeFor Windows 98/Me/2000 Installing the PortaDVD Driver Using the Windows WizardClick the Next button to search for the driver Click the Next button Installing DVDExpress Installing and Using DVDExpressDouble-click the ﬁle icon for Setup.exe System displays the Software Licensing Agreement on Installing DVD Express Starting DVDExpress Click the Finish button. The installation is completeTo launch DVDExpress, select Press the Open/Eject button on the front panel Handling DiscsLoading and Ejecting Discs Loading a DiscCarefully remove the disc Ejecting a DiscDVE28E SpeciﬁcationsJapan, Asia, Middle East Technical SupportNorth America Europe