Panasonic SUPERDISK LKM-FK73-D User manual

SUPERDISK USB DRIVE UNIT
LKM-FK73-D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read through these instructions before operating the unit.
Interface : USB

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ................................................................................ iv
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ A-1
1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING................................................................... A-2
1.1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING...................................................... A-2
1.2 INSTALLATION LOCATION ............................................................................ A-2
1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE .............................................................................. A-2
1.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION ................................................................ A-2
1.5 PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING DISKS.................................................... A-2
2. PARTS AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... A-3
2.1 FRONT VIEW................................................................................................... A-3
2.2 REAR VIEW ..................................................................................................... A-4
3. CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................... A-5
3.1 CONNECTING VIEW....................................................................................... A-5
4. GUIDE TO OPERATION ....................................................................................... A-6
4.1 INSTALLATIONS ............................................................................................. A-6
5. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... A-7
5.1 SUMMARY OF FEATURES............................................................................. A-7
5.2 SYSTEM SET UP ............................................................................................ A-7
5.3 POWER SAVING ............................................................................................. A-7
6. SPECIFICATION SUMMARY................................................................................ A-8
6.1 PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................. A-8
6.2 ERROR RATES ............................................................................................... A-8
6.3 GENERAL PERFORMANCE ........................................................................... A-8
6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS................................................................... A-8
6.5 PICK UP LASER .............................................................................................. A-8
7. BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE....................................................................... A-9
7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... A-9
APPENDIX ...............................................................................................................A-10
SUPERDISK USB DRIVE UNIT
LKM-FK73-D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read through these instructions before operating the unit.
Interface : USB

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
NOTICE
(1) You may not reproduce or transcribe any part of this publication without permission.
(2) We reserve the right to revise this document at any time without notice.
(3) If you have any questions about contents of this document, contact your sales
representative.
SAFETY NOTICE
(1) To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this drive unit to rain or moisture.
(2) To avoid electric shock or damage to the eyes due to laser beam, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RADIO
FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
Class B Computing Device
NOTE : 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 and , if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures :
- - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION :
Use shielded connecting cables in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent
interference to nearby radio and television reception.
For USA

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LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
Class 1 LASER Product
This equipment is certified to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J in
effect as of date of manufacture.
Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN60825 for Class 1 laser
products.
Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. To ensure continued product
safety, the following precautions should be heeded.
Caution :
(1) The use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(2) Do not open the drive unit; no user adjustable or serviceable parts are inside.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
EN60825
• This label is attached to the bottom of the drive unit.
• Diese Aufschrift befinded sich auf der Bodenplatte des Gerätes. (For German)
• Märkningen återfinns på drivenhetens undersida. (For Swedish)
• Denne merkelappen er festet til undersiden av spilleren. (For Norwegian)
• Denne etiket er sat fast i bunden af drev-enheden. (For Danish)
• Tämä etiketti on liimattu laitteen pohjaan. (For Finnish)
• You can see this label on the upper shield when opening the top cover.
• Dieser Aufkleber ist auf der oberen Abschirmung sichtbar, wenn die obere Abdeckung geöffnet wird.
(For German)
• Ni kan finna dette märket på den övre skärmen när Ni öppnar den översta locken. (For Swedish)
• De kan finne dette merket på den øvre skjermen når De åper den øverste lokken. (For Norwegian)
• Denne mærkat kan ses på den øverste afskærmning, når topdækslet åbnes. (For Danish)
• Tämä nimilappu näkyy yläsuojuksella, kun avaat kannen. (For Finnish)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for later use.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
7. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
8. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
service personnel.
9. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A.If liquid has been spilled into the product.
B.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
C.If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
D.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
E.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.
LASER Spesifikasjon: (For Norway)
Type: Halvleder laser GaAlAs
Bølgelengde: 795 ± 20 nm
Divergens: θ v = 30° ~ 36°
Utgangseffekt: 3,6 mW
Laser Specifikationer: (For Denmark)
Type: Semiconductor GaAlAs
Bølge-længde: 795 ± 20 nm
Divergens: θ v = 30° ~ 36°
Udgang-effekt: 3,6 mW
LASERin tekniset tiedot: (For Finland)
Tyyppi: Laserpuolijohdin GaAlAs
Aallon pituus: 795 ± 20 nm
Hajaantuminen: θ v = 30° ~ 36°
Teho: 3,6 mW
LASER Specification
Type: Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave Length: 795 ± 20 nm
Divergence: θ v = 30° ~ 36°
Output Power: 3.6 mW
Laser-Daten: (For German)
Typ: GaAlAs-Halbleiter-Laser
Wellenlänge: 795 ± 20 nm
Divergenz: θ v = 30 ° ~ 36 °
Ausgangsleistung: 3,6 mW
Laser- specifikationer: (For Sweden)
Typ: Laserhalvedare GaAlAs
Våglängd: 795 ± 20 nm
Divergens: θ v = 30° ~ 36°
Uteffekt: 3,6 mW
VAROITUS! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla
saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle.
VARNING! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning
specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som
överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.
For Finland
For Sweden

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INTRODUCTION
SuperDisk diskette can store high capacity data (240MB).
This SuperDisk drive can read/ write the SuperDisk diskette and provides a full read/ write
compatibility with the standard 3.5 " 2DD/ 2HD (720 KB/ 1.44 MB).
2HD floppy disk can be used as a high 32MB capacity media with this SuperDisk drive.
System Requirements
• Computer
IBM PC-AT or Compatible,
iMac/ ibook/ PowerBook G3/ Power Mac G3/ Power Mac G4/ Power Mac G4 Cube
• Operating System
MS Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ Me
Mac OS 8.6/ 9.0
This drive unit uses SuperDisk diskettes which bear the following marks.
These marks are trademarks of Imation Corporation.
TM
TM

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CHAPTER 1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING
1.1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING
To avoid damages
* Keep the original packing materials for the drive unit.
* Prior to sending the drive unit, remove the disk from drive unit and repack
drive unit as it was originally packed.
1.2 INSTALLATION LOCATION
Do not expose unit to the following environments.
* High-temperature, high-humidity, extreme temperature changes.
* Dusty
* Excessive vibration/ sudden shock.
* Inclined place.
* Direct sunlight.
1.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
* Never push or insert objects of any kind through the disk slot, never spill liquid
of any kind on the unit.
* Never use the Magnetic head cleaning kit. If you use it, it may shave the head. The
SuperDisk drive’s head is cleaned by itself.
* Do not place objects on the product.
* Do not attempt to repair this product yourself.
* Do not open or remove covers.
1.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
To avoid data read/ write error
* Do not move the drive unit during operation.
* Do not operate the unit immediately after a sudden increase in temperature.
* Maximum Tilt angle of 15 degrees, use with Horizontal Installation.
(Not recommended Vertical Installation)
1.5 PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING DISKS
➀Do not finger the magnetic disk through
the shutter.
➁While not using, ensure the disk shutter is
tightly closed to protect the magnetic
surface.
➂Keep away any magnetic instrument from
a disk.
➃Store a disk in the specified environment:
Temperature: 4 to 60 °C
Relative humidity: 8 to 90 %
Max. wet bulb temp. is 29 °C
No moisture condensation
Never!
Protect
Never!
4-60°C (39-140°F)

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CHAPTER 2 PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
2.1 FRONT VIEW
➀DISK SLOT
Insert a disk. (See Section 4.1)
➁BUSY INDICATOR
Lights while a command from host is executed. (including read/ write operations)
➂EJECT BUTTON (No function for Mac system)
Ejects a disk.
➃EMERGENCY EJECT HOLE
Insert an instrument such as straightened paper clip pin into this hole to manually
eject a disk. (See the lower part in Section 4.1)
➀
➁➂
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2.2 REAR VIEW
➀USB INTERFACE CABLE
Connects the end of the cable to host computer’s USB interface port.
➁EXPANSION CONNECTOR
Not use normally.
➀ ➁

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CHAPTER 3 CONNECTIONS
3.1 CONNECTING VIEW
To USB Port on Host PC
USB Interface Cable
Note :
You can connect the SuperDisk drive while the host computer power is on (Hot-Plug).
When hot-plugging, the host PC automatically recognizes the SuperDisk device
if the SuperDisk device driver is already installed into the PC.
Rear Side
of the drive unit
The ACAdapter for this SuperDisk must be satisfied the below requirements.
1. The AC Adapter has been certified to conform to the requirements of the relevant
regulations.
2. The ACAdapter output is supplied through SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) circuit and
Limited Current circuit.
3. The AC Adapter output voltage and current value are the prescribed one.

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CHAPTER 4 GUIDE TO OPERATION
4.1 INSTALLATIONS
• To start operation on drive.
➀Turn on the power supply of Host PC.
➁ Plug the USB interface cable of the SuperDisc drive to Host PC USB port.
(Refer the previous page)
➂Insert a disk into the disk slot with the disk’s label facing up and the shutter side
heading as shown in the below figure.
Paper clip pin
CAUTION:
•Do not insert any foreign objects into the disk slot. This could result in a
malfunction.
• Do not press down hard on a disk when inserting the disk, because this may cause
damages or malfunction to the disk and/or the drive unit.
• In case of emergency, eject the disk manually
If for some reason the disk does not eject automatically,
press the eject-bar (for example, insert a straightened paper
clip pin with minimum straight length = 15 mm, Diameter =
0.5 ~ 0.8 mm) into the emergency eject hole to eject the disk.
(Before proceeding with this emergency step, make sure
that the power is switched OFF.)
Min. 15 mm

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CHAPTER 5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
5.1 SUMMARY OF FEATURES
➀High Data Storage Capacity (with SuperDisk diskette)
➁Full read/ write compatibility with the standard 2DD/ 2HD (720 KB/ 1.44 MB)
➂Embedded USB Interface Cable (Power Supply capability)
➃Slim Stand Alone Design
➄32MB Standard FD (2HD) Formatting function
5.2 SYSTEM SET UP
The USB technology Devices are fully hot-pluggable to the USB-enabled computer.
The SuperDisk drive with USB interface is able to be attached to host computer and
used without turning off or rebooting the computer.
5.3 POWER SAVING (Standby Mode)
➀When the drive waits for a command from the Host for more than four seconds,
then the drive enters Power Save Mode. Laser and Spindle motor stop.
➁Restart is automatic when the Host Command is acknowledged.
NOTE :
• USB : Universal Serial Bus.
• MS Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• IBM PC-AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
•iMac, iBook, Power Mac, PowerBook, Macintosh, and the Mac OS logo are
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•SuperDisk and the SuperDisk logo are trademarks of Imation Corporation.
•All other product / brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.

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CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
6.1 PERFORMANCE
➀Disk Diameter 3.5 inches
➁Disk speed 1500 r/min
➂Storage Capacity
Formatted 120 MBytes (SuperDisk) 720 KB/1.44 MBytes(2DD/ 2HD)
32 MBytes (2HD 32MB Formatted)
➃Recording Density 105.6 k FCI (SuperDisk)
➄ Track Density 2490 TPI (SuperDisk)
➅ Data Transfer Rate from Disk 600 KBytes/ s (SuperDisk)
➆ Seek Time (average) 95 ms [ typical ] (SuperDisk)
MTBF 15,000 POH (@duty 25 %)
6.2 ERROR RATES
• Hard read errors Less than 10 -12
6.3 GENERAL PERFORMANCE
➀Power requirement +5 V 0.5 A [ max ]
➁Dimensions (W x H x D) 110 x 24.6 x 142.8 mm
➂Weight 310 g[ typical ]
6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Non-operating
• Temperature 5 ~ 35 °C –10 ~ 60 °C
• Humidity 20 ~ 80 %Rh 20 ~ 80 %Rh
(Non-condensation) (Non-condensation)
Note: The Media specification limits the environment to a wet bulb temperature
of 29.4 deg.C (85 deg.F)
6.5 PICK UP LASER
• Type Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
• Wave Length 795 ± 20 nm
• Divergence θ v = 30° ~ 36°
• Output power 3.6 mW

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CHAPTER 7 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
(1) There are many kinds of problems caused by misuses. When a problem occurs,
check the table below which describes possible problems occurring with your
SuperDisk drive.
(2) If the SuperDisk drive does not operate correctly and you cannot restore operation
by the following detailed procedures in the table, do not remove the cover of the
units or adjust further.
(3) In the case of (2) above, unplug the unit and consult with your dealer or the nearest
service station.
TROUBLE
• SuperDisk drive does not
operate and Busy Indicator
does not light.
CORRECTION
➀Ensure that the DC power is surely supplied through
USB cable.
➁Ensure that the USB connection between the SuperDisk
drive and the host computer is correct.
➂Ensure that the Device Driver installation has been
completed.
➃Ensure that the disk has been inserted label side up and
shutter side head.
➄Ensure that foreign objects are not inserted.

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APPENDIX
Installation of the SuperDisk Device Driver for Windows 98
1. Turn on the personal computer and start Windows 98.
2. Set the SuperDisk driver disc in your CD-ROM drive.
3. Open the Run… window from the Start menu.
4. Type "A:\SETUP.EXE" and press OK. (assumes that your drive is designed "A")
5. Follow the procedures displayed on the screen to install SuperDisk Device Driver.
This Device Driver software must be installed into your host computer before operating the
SuperDisk drive.
Installation of the SuperDisk Device Driver for Mac OS
1. Turn on your Macintosh computer.
2. Set the SuperDisk driver disc in your CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the " SuperDisk Installer CD " icon displayed on desktop.
4. Double-click the " SuperDisk Installer " icon in the opened " SuperDisk Installer CD ".
5. Follow the procedures displayed on the screen to install SuperDisk Device Driver.
This Device Driver software must be installed into your host computer before operating the
SuperDisk drive.
Note :
The 32MB FD writing software " SuperWriter32 " is installed along with the above installation.

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Formatting of SuperDisk / 2DD or 2HD disk
for Windows 98
(You can also use the Formater attached with Windows 98)
1. Insert a disk that you wish to format into the SuperDisk drive.
2. Right-click on the " 3 1/2 Floppy " icon.
3. Left-click on the " Format utility For SuperDisk ".
4. " Format Utility for SuperDisk " window appears.
Follow the procedures displayed on the screen to perform formatting of disk.
Note : Low-level formatting for SuperDisk disk is not supported.
for Mac OS
First, insert a disk that you wish to format into the SuperDisk drive.
• for already formatted FD
1. Click on the displayed " SuperDisk " icon.
2. Select " Disk Initialize " from " Special " menu.
3. Select format type and click on " Initialize " button.
• for Not formatted FD
Select format type and click on " Initialize " button in displayed dialogue_box.
Note : When formatting 2HD floppy disk, Not perform "Quick-Format".

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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