Panasonic CF-35 Add-ons/Peripherals, Using a CD-ROM Drive, Installing/Removing the Unit

Add-ons/Peripherals

Devices capable of being used by your computer are listed in the table below.

Device(s)	Where to connect	Reference
CD-ROM drive (CF-VCD351)	Multimedia Pocket	below
PC Cards (Modem, LAN, SCSI, etc.)	PC Card Slots	page 23
Serial Devices (Mouse, Modem, etc.)	Serial Port	page 39
Extra Memory	RAM Module Slot	page 24
Port Replicator (CF-VEB351)	Expansion Bus Connector	page 25
External Display	Ext. Display Port	page 25
Printer	Parallel Port	page 25
Keyboard, External Mouse [Type PS/2], etc.	Ext. Keyboard/Mouse Port	page 39
Speaker/Headphone	Headphone Jack	page 39
Microphone	Microphone Jack	page 39

Using a CD-ROM Drive

You may use an optional CD-ROM pack (CF-VCD351) by removing your floppy disk drive from the multimedia pocket. Should you decide to install the CD-ROM pack, it will function as an internal CD-ROM drive. For more information, please read the manual that accompa- nies the CD-ROM pack.

Installing/Removing the Unit

1 Power off your computer ( page 10)

Do not shut down using the suspend or hibernation mode.

CAUTION

Do not install or remove peripherals while your computer is in the suspend or hibernation mode; abnormal operation may result.

MP Release Lever 2 Removing the unit

Turn your computer over, slide the MP release lever using thumb and remove the unit.

CAUTION

The lever will return to this position (right-side).

Please handle the unit as shown (holding both sides).
Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
Do not allow dust to enter the multimedia pocket.	Groove
Use of the dummy FDD is highly recommended
when the floppy disk drive is not installed. When
inserting the dummy FDD, first make sure the guide
and groove match and then push the guide part of
the dummy FDD in.	Guide

Installing the unit

After the lever returns to its original position, continue pushing in the unit from both edges until it is firmly set.

3 Turn your computer on

CAUTION

You may use the floppy disk drive as an external unit that is connected through the parallel port, by using an optional FDD cable (CF-VCF351). Some precautions are necessary, as described below, since problems may arise.

•Do not move the drive while accessing data on the floppy disk.

•Firmly hold both sides of the drive when removing a disk. Excessive force on top should be avoided.

NOTE

Even after installing the CD-ROM Pack, [Removable Disk (A:)] is displayed in [My Com- puter], but access is not possible. Select [Cancel].

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