Toshiba PA3352 1CD2 Series User manual

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Toshiba PA3352x-1CD2
External CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive User’s Guide
Keep this guide in a convenient place to access important
information about your external device.
If you need assistance, use one of the following:
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Calling from outside the United States [phone]
Please fill in for your reference and future use:
Model name ______________________________________
Part number ______________________________________
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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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FCC information
Product Name: Toshiba External CD-RW / DVD-ROM Drive
Model number: PA3352x-1CD2
FCC notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”
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.
Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be
attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant
peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must
be used between the external devices, USB port, and microphone
jack. Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not
expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1This device may not cause harmful interference.
2This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contact:
TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc.
9740 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92618-1697
Telephone: [phone]
EU Declaration of Conformity
TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PA3352x-1CD2
conforms to the following Standards:
Supplementary Information:
“The product complies with the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/
EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EEC.”
This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the
related European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is
TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss,
Germany.

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VCCI Class B ITE
TOSHIBA CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive SD-R2412
safety instruction
The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure
proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual
carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require
maintenance, contact an authorized service location.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY
WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT
THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
MANUFACTURED:
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
1-1, SHIBAURA 1-CHOME
MINATO-KU, TOKYO 105-8001,
JAPAN
Location of the required label

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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser
system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read
the instruction manual carefully and keep this
manual for your future reference. In case of any
trouble with this model, please contact your
nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do
not try to open the enclosure.
VORSICHT: Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-
System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT” klassifiziert. Für den richtigen
Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und
bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls
Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten,
benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste
“autorisierte Service-Vertretung”. Um einen
direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu
vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet
werden.
ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt
udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at
apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1,
hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af
svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets
yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig
stråling.
APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF
FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL
APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER!
Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her
gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod
at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man
kan komme til at udsætte sig for laserstråling.
OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent
som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen
för laserklass 1.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1
PRODUKT
TO EN60825
ADVERSEL: USYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,
NÅR SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER
ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅUDSÆTTELSE FOR
STRÅLING

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Trademarks
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries/regions.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak.
iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
VARO ITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite
sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä
silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON
ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER
EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS
DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN
VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN
KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE
STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE
HABEN.

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Contents
Introduction....................................................... 9
System Requirements.............................................10
Hardware..............................................................10
Operating System................................................10
Media Formats.....................................................11
Precautions and Operating Hints ...........................11
Chapter 1: Device Description ......................................13
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation..................................15
Installing the battery pack.......................................15
Inserting and removing the battery pack ..........15
Connecting the External CD-RW\DVD-ROM
Drive to the Computer.............................................17
Chapter 3: Installing the Software Drivers...................19
Chapter 4: Using the External CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive.............................................................20
Inserting and Removing a Disc..............................20
Playing Audio CDs...................................................21
Reading Data DVDs.................................................21
Playing DVD Movies................................................22
Writing to CD-R/CD-RW discs...............................22
Before writing or rewriting..................................22
When writing or rewriting...................................23
Disclaimer............................................................25
Hot Swapping ..........................................................25
Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.........................26
Operating Hints........................................................28
Safety Measures......................................................29
Contacting Toshiba..................................................29

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Chapter 6: Specifications...............................................31
Dimensions...............................................................31
Weight.......................................................................31
Connection to the computer ...................................31
Voltage ......................................................................31
Maximum Speed......................................................31

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toshiba External CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive. After installing the external drive, you
can use it at any time by inserting the USB cable into
your computer’s USB port. This user’s guide describes
how to connect the external drive to your computer,
install drivers and how to operate the drive. In addition to
this user’s guide, this package contains:
❖External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
❖USB cable
❖AC adapter and power cord
❖Manual CD-ROM
❖NiMH Battery Pack
❖Quick Start Card
❖Warranty
❖Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
❖A Guide to Using Toshiba Products

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System Requirements
To use the external drive, your computer must meet the
following hardware requirements and run one of the
operating systems listed below.
Hardware
❖PC with an Intel®Pentium®II processor or
equivalent, and a hard disk drive
❖At least 64 MB RAM or higher, depending on the
operating system
❖USB 1.1 or USB 2.0
❖A software DVD movie playback application is
included with the Toshiba notebook. We recommend
that you use this software a system with a Pentium®
II 400 Mhz (or faster) CPU, and at least 64 MB
RAM.
This drive is RPC (Regional Protection Coding)
enabled. Your region will need to be set before
DVD movies can be played.
Please note that the regional code may not be
changed more than five times.
Operating System
❖Microsoft®Windows®XP
❖Microsoft®Windows®2000

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Media Formats
The External CD-RW/DVD drive reads formats
according to the model CDs and/or DVDs which were
written with the following standards:
❖DVD ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW
❖DVD Video (see hardware requirements)
❖CDI, CD-Midi, CD-R, CD-RW
❖MS-DOS data CDs (High Sierra, Mode 1 & Mode 2
complying with ISO 9660)
❖Data CDs (Joliet)
❖CD ROM XA
❖Mixed Mode CDs
❖Photo CDs (single and multi-session)
❖UDF (Universal Disc Format)
❖Audio CDs
Some special drivers may be required for these
items.
Precautions and Operating Hints
The media tray can be opened by pressing the eject
button.
Additionally, the tray can be opened without power being
supplied to the drive, by inserting a small object, such as a
straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole on the
front of the drive.

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The External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive should be
operated in a horizontal position, and should not be
moved while it is in use.
Operate the device at within the temperature range of
41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° C).
If the device has been transported through a wide range of
temperatures, allow time for the device to assume room
temperature before trying to operate it, as moisture may
have built up inside the device.
The External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive should not be
used in dusty and humid conditions.
Use only the original AC power adapter supplied with the
External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Using another
adapter could damage your External CD-RW/
DVD-ROM or its battery pack. Toshiba is not liable for
damage if another adapter is used.
Do not operate the device near a heat source.
Allow the drive approximately 30 seconds to stop
spinning after switching off the power before moving the
drive.
Avoid contact with any liquids. Use a soft, and dust free
cleaning cloth to clean the External CD-RW/DVD-ROM.
Use only the provided data and connection cables;
otherwise, damage can occur to the battery pack and/or
the drive.
Do not operate the device near a strong electromagnetic
radiation source such as speakers or cell phones.
Only use the original battery pack provided with the
External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.
During prolonged periods of storage, the battery pack
should be removed from the drive.

Chapter 1
Device Description
The illustration below shows the features of the External
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.
The External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive major features
Media tray
Interface cable
Activity indicator
Emergency eject hole
DC-IN (5.5V)
Eject button
Battery indicator
connector

Device Description
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Installing the battery pack
Before inserting the battery, make sure that the
External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive is
disconnected from the external power supply.
Otherwise the drive may be damaged.
For more information on purchasing additional batteries,
visit toshiba.com.
Inserting and removing the battery pack
Use only Toshiba battery packs since standard
commercial batteries may cause damage to the
device.
To insert the battery pack, use the following procedure:
1Turn the External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive over.
2Remove the battery cover by pulling it toward the
edge of the drive.

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Removing the battery cover
3Position the battery pack so that the lettering is facing
up and the polarity indicators on the pack match up
with the indicators on the drive case.
4Insert the battery pack until it snaps into place.
Inserting the battery pack
5Replace the battery cover.

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Connecting the External
CD-RW\DVD-ROM Drive to the Computer
1Turn on your computer (if it is not already on).
2Attach the smaller connector of the USB cable to the
external drive’s interface cable connector.
Attaching the USB cable to the External CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive
3Plug the other end of the USB cable to any USB port
on your computer.
Inserting the USB cable into a USB port on the computer

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4Connect the supplied AC adapter to the AC power
jack on the external drive and plug the adapter into a
working power outlet.
Insert the battery pack before using the drive.
Attaching the AC adapter to the external CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive
For the best results, charge the drive using the
supplied AC adapter for at least one hour
before connecting it to your computer and
installing the driver software.
To work stably, the supplied AC adapter must
be connected to the External CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive in all conditions.
The driver for the USB device is automatically
loaded by the operating system.

Chapter 3
Installing the Software
Drivers
No special software is required to install your Toshiba
External CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Your External
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive uses the Windows®Mass
Storage driver already included in Windows®.

Chapter 4
Using the External
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive
The following sections present how to use the External
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.
Inserting and Removing a Disc
1Turn on your computer and press the eject button to
open the tray.
2To insert a disc, hold it by the edges and place it in
the tray with the readable (plain) side down. Then,
gently press down on the disc until it snaps into
place.
3To remove a disc, grasp it by the edges and gently
pull up until the disc is released.
Avoid touching the readable (plain) side(s) of a
disc. Touching the readable side of the disc
may cause read errors, poor performance or
failed operation.