The backpack drive and software must be installed before you can use the
backpack drive. The step-by-step instructions in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 will help
you perform the installation.
Drive Installation
Installing the backpack drive is a straightforward process. It consists of plug-
ging the drive into your computer’s parallel printer port. The instructions in this
section will guide you step by step through the installation procedure. Perform
the following steps to install the backpack drive:
1) Locate the parallel printer port connector on your computer. If you have
more than one parallel printer port, it doesn't matter which one you use
for backpack.
2) If you have a printer connected to the parallel printer port, disconnect it
and attach the printer cable to the connector labeled “Printer” on the
backpack drive.
3) Connect the cable supplied with the backpack to the connector labeled
“Computer” on the back of the backpack drive.
4) Connect the backpack cable to the printer port on the computer.
5) Plug the backpack power unit into a wall outlet and attach the power ca-
ble to the power connector on the backpack drive.
6) Set the backpack power switch to the ON position.
Once you have completed the installation successfully, your computer should
work exactly as it did before. If it doesn't, review the installation procedure and
check for mistakes.
Software Installation
The SETUP program on your backpack master diskette will install the soft-
ware for you automatically. This procedure assumes your diskette drive letter is
“A”. If you use a different drive letter, substitute it in the procedure. Use the fol-
lowing procedure to run SETUP:
Using Backpack 2
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