Targus PACMB010U User Manual

PACMB010U / 4 10-0228-001A

USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW Slim External Drive

USER GUIDE

TARGUS USB 2.0

DVD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Targus USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW Slim External Drive that allows you to read, write and rewrite CDs, read data 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 DVD/CD-RW Slim External Drive

• USB 2.0 Y-cable

• CD writing application

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 and a hard disk drive

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

• Two (2) USB 1.1 or 2.0 interface ports

TARGUS USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE

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.

This drive will read DVD-ROMs as delivered, but in order to play DVD movies, you must have movie playback software (not included) installed on your system.

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 or port replicator as long as the device has its own AC power adapter.

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 passthrough.

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 or port replicator. 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.

TARGUS USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE

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.

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.

TARGUS USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE

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

3 Close the media tray by gently pushing it until it clicks into place.

USB 2.0 cable port

Media tray

Indicator light Eject button

Emergency eject hole

Targus drive

Audio out jack

To remove a disc, grasp it by the edges and gently pull up until the disc is released.

Removing a Disc Using the Emergency Eject Feature

CAUTION: Use the emergency eject mechanism only if the Targus drive is not connected to your computer or if the computer’s battery is flat and there is no power available for the eject button. Excessive use of the emergency eject mechanism may damage it and cause the mechanism to stop working.

To manually remove a disc when there is no power to your computer:

1 Gently insert a slim, straight object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the emergency eject hole until you feel some resistance. 2 Remove the paper clip. 3 Carefully open the tray by hand.

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