Fujitsu DYNAMO 640SE User manual

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i Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the DynaMO 640SE
Magneto-Optical (MO) drive.
Precision. We've designed the DynaMO 640SE for precision and
durability - ideal for backing up and securing your most critical work.
Compatibility. DynaMO 640SE is a high-performance MO drive
which can use 128-, 230-, 540- and 640-megabyte MO disks. In
addition, you can use Direct OverWrite (OW) disks, which enable
even faster data processing.
Support. Before using your DynaMO 640SE, check that all the
components in the packing list are included in the box. If any
components are missing, please contact the place of purchase. This
guide will help you set-up and use your DynaMO drive successfully.
If you need further assistance, call our customer service center at
1-800-626-4686.
Copyright ©1998 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. DynaMO is
a registered trademark of Fujitsu Computer Products of America. All other trademarks
herein are the property of their respective owners.

SCSI CABLE SCSI 25-50
CONVERTER
DYNAMO CD
@ Device drivers and
MO formatters for
PC: WIN 95, WIN
3.1, NT3.51,
NT4.0, OS/2
@ Online user’s
manual
@ Mac-to-PC File
MACINTOSH COMPANION Converter
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[ma] Connecting your DynaMO Hardware
1 |: Make sure that a SCSI host adapter is installed in your computer
2
Turn off your computer
3: Connect SCSI cable to “SCSI Out”
YOU MAY NEED THE
PROVIDED 25:50
PIN CONVERTER TO
CONNECT TO YOUR
HOST ADAPTER.
i If you have other SCSI devices attached to your host adapter it may be
i necessary to change the SCSI ID or DIP switches on your DynaMO. MacOS
! users will need to change DIP switch setting to Macintosh mode SEE PAGE 6
4 ! Connect AC adapter
POWER ON
SWITCH
1 CONNECTING HARDWARE

installing your DynaMO Software
1 Turn on the DynaMO 640SE (green power indicator light
will be lit).
Turn on computer and close all applications.
3 Insert the DynaMO CD into your CD-ROM drive, and click on
the CD-ROM icon.
4 Select the appropriate folder for your operating system and click
on “setup.exe” to install the software.
Follow the instructions to install your software.
Remove the CD and reboot the computer.
MacOS Users. The DynaMO CD does not contain Macintosh device drivers
or a Macintosh MO disk formatter. Please refer to the set-up instructions
in the “Disk Drive Tune Up” packet.
DynaMO Companion Software CD
The DynaMO Companion Software CD contains a variety of useful
applications to further enhance your DynaMO experience.
You are responsible for the installation, management and operation
of these applications. Fujitsu Computer Products of America makes
no representations or warranties for the software included on the CD.
All warranties, representations or support are provided by third parties
and are described in the end user license agreement(s) included on
the CD.
INSTALLING SOFTWARE 2

Formatting your MO Disks
3
Removable disks are formatted differently for different operating systems.
The MO disk included in this package is not formatted. You must
format the MO disk before using.
Warning: Formatting, reformatting, or changing partitions on a MO disk will
erase all data on the disk. Back up data if necessary before proceeding.
Insert a MO disk into the DynaMO 640SE.
Run the MO Formatter (located in the DynaMO 640 folder).
Select the MO disk in the “Select a Disk Drive” list.
Format your MO disk in one of the following ways:
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FORMAT RESTRICTIONS COMPATIBILITY
Super Floppy 1 partition only Greatest compatibility
with Operating Systems
PC/AT HDD 1 or more partitions : Some Operating System
! restrictions
5 Press Start and select a Volume label.
6 When the formatting is complete, the MO disk is ready to use.
Note: You also have the option of performing a low level format. This
type of format scans the entire MO disk to optimize disk performance
and takes 15 to 20 minutes. Low level formatting is only recommended
for older, heavily used MO disks.
For more information, or if you have additional questions about
formatting your MO disk, refer to the On-Line help manual or help
instructions installed on your PC.
Windows NT Users. Formatting instructions for NT3.51 and NT4.0 are
slightly different. Refer to the On-Line help manual or help instructions
on the DynaMO CD.
MacOS Users. The DynaMO CD does not contain a Mac Formatter. Please
refer to the formatter instructions in the “Disk Drive Tune Up” packet.
FORMATTING MO DISKS

Using your MO Disks
BUSY INDICATOR
EMERGENCY EJECT
Inserting a MO Disk
Gently insert the MO disk with the label side up, as shown above, until
the disk clicks into place. Never force the disk into the drive or insert
the MO disk upside down as this may damage the drive.
Ejecting a MO Disk
MANUAL EJECT
Click the removable disk icon Press the eject button of the
with the right mouse button DynaMO 640SE.
and select “Eject” from the
pull-down menu.
Drag and drop the MO disk
drive icon into the trash can.
Warning: Never eject the MO disk while the busy indicator light is on. Damage
to, or loss of, data may result.
Emergency Eject
If the MO disk cannot be ejected as described above, or appears to be
jammed in the drive, the disk can be ejected using Emergency Eject.
1. Turn off the DynaMO 640SE and wait for 30 seconds or more
before ejecting the MO disk.
2. Straighten one end of a large paper clip.
3. Insert the straightened end of the paper clip into the hole just
below the shutter door, and push gently but firmly until the MO
disk is ejected.
Since a floppy disk is about the same size as a MO disk, be careful to
never insert a floppy disk into your DynaMO. Never insert foreign objects
into the drive.
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WRITE ENABLE
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WRITE PROTECT
Write protection
Your MO disk has Write Protect capability. Enabling the write protection
on the MO disk prevents data from being lost or altered accidentally.
Move switch up for Write Enable or down for Write Protect.
Use care when handling your MO disk as dirt, fingerprints, and moisture
may degrade the disk performance.
Cleaning the MO disk
In normal office environments, cleaning the MO disk is not required.
In some cases, however, dust may build up on the surface of the disk
and cleaning of the disk may be required. Please contact your place of
purchase for information on the MO disk cleaning kit.
Cleaning your DynaMO 640SE
In normal office environments, cleaning your DynaMO drive is not
required. In some cases, however, dust may build up on the objective
lens of the drive and cleaning may be necessary. To clean the objective
lens you will need an optical lens cleaning kit (part number CA90002-
C980). Please contact your place of purchase for information on where
to purchase a lens cleaning kit.
§ USING DYNAMO

DIP SWITCH
SETTINGS
scsi ID
SELECTOR
SCSI ID
A SCSI ID is an address number (0 through 7) assigned to a SCSI
device. In a SCSI chain each device must have a unique SCSI ID
number. The DynaMO 640SE SCSI ID is factory set to 2. If this address
is already in use, turn off the DynaMO, adjust the SCSI ID selector,
and reboot the computer. Never assign your drive ID 6 or 7. These
ID’s are usually reserved for your SCSI host adapter and hard disk
drives. Please read your SCSI host adapter user's guide for confirmation.
Creating a SCSI Chain
You can connect a series of SCSI devices to form a chain on a single
SCSI host adapter. For any SCSI chain, the total length of all the cables
in the chain should not exceed 6 meters (19.6 feet.). We recommend
that each SCSI cable in the chain does not exceed 1 meter (3.3 feet).
DIP Switch Settings sHapED AREAS ARE THE PRESET SETTINGS
| DESCRIPTION | ON MODE | OFF MODE
Device Type If drive is used as ) lf drive is used as hard
' optical storage device : disk drive
Spindle Power '_ Disk will automatically ' Disk will spin
Save Mode t Stop spinning when not : continuously while
| in use inside the drive.
Macintosh Mode _ |; If drive is connected to | If drive is connected to
: Apple Macintosh computer other than
Apple Macintosh
SCAM Mode ' To activate SCAM
Write Cache Mode : Optimize drive Normal Mode. Use this
‘ performance by using » mode to optimize for
| Write Cache mode. data integrity or if your
drive is used in harsh,
dusty environments.
the SCSI chain. Donot ! of the SCSI chain, or if
USE EXTERNAL TERMINATOR. you need to use an
Terminator | lf drive is last device on : If drive is in the middle
! external terminator.
For your convenience, a DIP switch label is located on the bottom of the drive.
USING DYNAMO 6

Do’s and Don’ts
m Never disassemble DynaMO 640SE under any circumstances.
= Never drop your DynaMO 640SE.
m Never turn your DynaMO 640SE over while in use.
Always ensure that the busy indicator light is off before turning
the power off.
Make sure the power is off before disconnecting any cables.
Remove the MO disk before moving your DynaMO 640SE.
m Never force the disk into the drive or insert a MO disk upside
down as this may damage the drive.
m Since a floppy disk is about the same size as your MO disk, be
careful to never insert a floppy disk into the DynaMO drive.
= Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.
Use only ISO-compliant 3.5-inch MO disks.
= Do not use your DynaMO 640SE in areas where dust, dirt,
extreme temperatures or moisture is present.
Troubleshooting
Although the DynaMO 640SE is designed to be highly reliable, you
may occasionally experience problems. This section describes problems
you may encounter when using your DynaMO 640SE. If you
experience problems other than those outlined below, contact your
dealer or Fujitsu Technical Support (in the US 1-800-626-4686).
The power indicator ,_ |s the Power Cord properly connected?
does not light up. Are you using the provided Power Cord?
Is the power on button fully depressed?
The computer does Is the power indicator light on?
not recognize the Is the busy indicator on?
DynaMO 640. Is the SCSI cable connected properly?
Is the SCSI ID selected properly?
Is the device driver installed?
Is the MO disk inserted correctly?
Is the MO disk formatted correctly?
You cannot insert Is the disk being inserted in the correct direction?
the MO disk. Has another MO disk already been inserted?
Is the green power on indicator lit?
You cannot eject the ._ /s the green power on indicator lit?
MO disk. Is the busy indicator lit (disk in use?)
Is software preventing the disk from being ejected?
You cannot record Is the green power on indicator lit?
data on the MO Are the cables properly attached?
disk. Is the MO disk write-protected?
Is the MO disk formatted?
Is the device driver installed?
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