Targus DVD+/-RW Slim External Drive User Manual

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USB 2.0 Rewriteable

DVD+/-RW Slim External Drive

USER’S GUIDE

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EXTERNAL DRIVE

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Targus USB 2.0 Rewriteable DVD+/-RW Slim External Drive
that allows you to read, write and rewrite CDs, read data DVDs, write and rewrite DVDs and
playback DVD movies. After installing the Targus drive, you can use it at any time by
connecting the supplied Universal Serial Bus (USB) Y-cable to your computer’s USB ports.

This user’s guide describes how to connect and operate the Targus drive. In addition to this
user’s guide, this package contains:

• Targus USB 2.0 Rewriteable DVD+/-RW Slim External Drive

• USB 2.0 Y-cable

• CD/DVD Writer/Playback/Editing Software

System Requirements

To use the Targus drive, your computer must meet the following hardware requirements and
run one of the operating systems listed below.

Hardware

• PC with an Intel® Pentium® processor or equivalent

• 64 MB RAM or higher, depending on the operating system

• Two (2) USB 1.1 or 2.0 interface ports

NOTES: The Targus drive receives its power from your computer’s USB ports. You
must have a minimum of two USB ports to use the drive, they must be in full
compliance with the USB specifications and supply a minimum of 5V/500mA of power
per port.

When connected to USB version 1.1 ports, the drive’s performance level will be less
than optimal. For best results, connect the drive to USB version 2.0 ports.

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For the DVD movie playback feature to work, you must have a DVD player application
installed on your computer.

Operating System

•Windows® Me/2000/XP

Connecting the Drive and Installing the Drivers

NOTES: Installing the Targus drive may change internal drive letter assignments.

You can connect the Targus drive to your computer via a hub as long as the device
has its own AC power adapter. Some hubs will not supply enough power for the
drive to function properly. In this circumstance, the drive will need to be connected
to the computer directly.

The Y-cable that connects the Targus drive to your computer has two USB type A
connector ends, one single and one with a USB pass-through.

The USB pass-through connector supports both up- and downstream data flow between
your computer and any supported device connected to it, such as a USB mouse. The single
connector supports both up- and downstream data flow between the Targus drive and your
computer. Both connector ends provide power to the Targus drive.

CAUTIONS: Avoid connecting a high power device, such as a printer or scanner, to
your computer via the Y-cable’s pass-through end as the device may not work
properly and/or cause the Targus drive to stop working temporarily. For best
results, connect only low power devices, such as a mouse or keyboard, to the pass­through end.

If using a hub or port replicator, the USB ports on the device must provide at least
500 mA, per port, for the Targus drive to work properly. Also, for best results, turn
off any high power devices on the hub or port replicator while using the drive.

NOTE: Not all USB hubs and port replicators will support the use of this drive with
the y-cable. If your hub or port replicator does not allow the drive to function, the
drive will need to be attached directly to the USB ports on your computer.

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When the USB type A connectors are used together, the Y-cable provides enough power to
run the Targus drive, eliminating the need for an AC power adapter.

1 Using the supplied Y-cable, connect the USB type A connector with the USB

pass-through into a USB port on your computer.

2 Connect the single USB type A connector into another USB port on your computer for

additional power to the drive.

3 Connect the Y-cable’s USB type B connector (the single end) into the Targus drive and

turn on your computer.

Your computer’s operating system automatically detects the new hardware and begins
installing the appropriate default drivers.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.

You can now begin using the drive.

Using the Drive

Inserting and Removing a Disc

CAUTION: 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.

1 Turn on your computer and press the drive’s eject button to open the tray.

2 To insert a disc, hold it by the edges and place it in the tray with the readable (plain) side

down.