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Note: Please refer to Que!Super Disk 240 Installation ManualCD for complete installation version.
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CONGRATULATIONS
THANK YOU
for Choosing QPS!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Que! Super
Disk 240 Drive. In this manual, you’ll findinformation
designed to help you understand the capability of
your new drive as well as a step-by-step explanation
of how to install your hardware and software.

GETTING STARTED
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE!
• What’s in the Package
Refer to the provided package list on the following page and verify that you have received
all of the appropriate parts.
Okay, if all the right parts were in the package, then you just need to make sure your
system will support the Que! SuperDisk 240 Drive. Here's what you'll need.
Minimum System Requirements for PC
•Computer IBM PC-AT or Compatible, with onboard USB port, 64MB, Pentium class CPU
with MMX.
• MS Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ Me operating system
Minimum System Requirements for Mac
•iMac/ ibook/ PowerBook G3/ Power Mac G3/ Power Mac G4/ Power Mac G4 Cube
•Mac OS 8.6, 9, X operating system
WHAT ABOUT SOFTWARE?
The Que! SuperDisk 240 Drive comes with a variety of software applications that will help
you get the most from your drive.
Users should install the following applications:
•SuperWriter 32 for PC/ Mac
•Dantz Retrospect Express for PC/ Mac
• Que! D2D (Windows Only)
Note: Please refer to Que!Super Disk 240Installation Manual CD for complete installation version.
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PACKAGE LIST
Drive
USB Extension
Cable
Software Disc Media
Installation
Manual

FRONT VIEW
1. Disk Slot
Insert a disk. (See Section 4.1)
2. Busy Indicator
Lights while a command from host is executed. (including read/ write operations)
3. Eject Button
Ejects a disk. For Mac you need to drag the Mounted Disk Icon to the trash
to eject the disk
4. Emergency 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)
Note: Please refer to Que! Super Disk 240 Installation Manual CD for complete installation version.
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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

REAR VIEW
1.USB Interface cable
Connects the end of the cable to host computer’s
USB interface port.
2. Expansion Connector
This is for future use and is not to be used at
this time.
CONNECTING VIEW
Note: You can connect the SuperDisk drive whilethe
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.
The AC Adapter 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 AC adapter 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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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
To USB or Connecting Port
Rear side of the drive unit
USB Interface Cable

INSTALLATIONS
To Start Operation on Drive.
1. Turn on the power supply of the Host PC.
2. Plug the USB interface cable of the SuperDisk
drive to Host PC USB port. (Refer the previous page)
3. Insert a disk into the disk slot with the disk’s label
facing up and the shutter side heading as shown in
the below figure.
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.)
Note: Please refer to Que! Super Disk 240 Installation Manual CD for complete installation version.
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GUIDE TO OPERATION

SUMMARY OF FEATURES
1. High data storage capacity (with SuperDisk diskette)
2. Full read/write compatibility with the standard 2DD/ 2HD (720 KB/ 1.44 MB)
3. Embedded USB interface cable (Power supply capability)
4. Slim stand alone design
5. 32MB standard FD (2HD 1.44MB diskette) formatting function
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.
POWER SAVING (STANDBY MODE)
1. When 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.
2. Restart is automatic when the Host Command is acknowledged.
Note: Please refer to Que!Super Disk 240 Installation Manual CD for complete installation version. 7
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

INSTALLATION OF THE SUPERDISK DEVICE DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 98
This Device Driver software must be installed into your host computer before operating
the SuperDisk drive.
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 designated "A")
5. Follow the procedures displayed on the screen to install SuperDisk Device Driver.
INSTALLATION OF THE SUPERDISK DEVICE DRIVER FOR MAC OS
This Device Driver software must be installed into your host computer before operating
the SuperDisk drive.
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.
Note : The 32MB FD writing software "SuperWriter32” is installed along with the above
installation. Once you have formatted a 1.44MB floppy diskette as 32MB with the
"SuperWriter32" software, it may be read and accessed only with a LS240 SuperDisk
drive that is connected to a system that has the "SuperWriter32" software installed on it.
Note: Please refer to Que! Super Disk 240 Installation Manual CD for complete installation version.
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WINDOWS/MAC INSTALLATION

FORMATTING OF SUPERDISK / 2DD OR 2HD DISK
For Windows 98
(You can also use the Formatter 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: When formatting 2HD floppy disk, do not perform "Quick-Format".
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 non-formatted FD
Select format type and click on "Initialize" button in displayed dialogue_box.
Note: Low-level formatting for SuperDisk disk is not supported and may damage the
floppy diskette.
Note: Please referto Que! Super Disk 240 Installation Manual CD for complete installation version. 9
FORMATTING

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.
Installation Location
Do not expose unit to the following environments.
• High-temperature, high-humidity, extreme temperature changes.
• Dusty areas
• Excessive vibration/ sudden shock.
• Inclined place.
• Direct sunlight.
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 any magnetic head cleaning kit. If you use one, it may shave the head.
The SuperDisk drive’s head is self cleaning.
•Do not place objects on the product.
•Do not attempt to repair this product yourself.
•Do not open or remove covers, this will void your warranty.
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HANDLING

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)
Precautions for Handling Disks
1. Do not touch the magnetic disk through the shutter.
2. While not using, ensure the disk shutter is securely closed to protect
the magnetic surface.
3. Keep any magnetic items away from all diskettes.
4. Store 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.
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HANDLING

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NOTES

NOTES

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Serial Number which are located either
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