Targus Slim External Drive, PADVW010U, PADVW020U User Manual

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USER GUIDE

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USB 2.0
Rewriteable
DVD+/-RW 8X
Double Layer
Slim External
Drive

TARGUS

USB 2.0 REWRITEABLE

DVD+/-RW 8X

DOUBLE LAYER SLIM

EXTERNAL DRIVE

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Targus DVD+/-RW external drive. This
drive 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 the drive, this package contains:

• USB 2.0 Y-cable

• AC Adapter

• CD/DVD Writer/Playback/Editing Software

System Requirements

• Two (2) USB 2.0 interface ports
(only 1 port required if using the AC adapter)

• Windows® 2000/XP

• Windows Vista™

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.

Otherwise, please connect the included AC adapter to your drive for supplemental
power.

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USB 2.0 Rewriteable DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer Slim External Drive

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 USB hub as long as the device
has its own AC power adapter or you can use the supplied AC adapter for the drive.

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. For best results, connect only low power devices, such as a
mouse or keyboard, to the pass-through end.

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. If you use the
AC adapter, you only need to connect the single connector of the y­cable to your computer.

When connecting high power devices, such as a printer or scanner to
the pass-through connector, you will need to use the supplied AC
Adapter.

CAUTION: If using a USB 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. If you have any
issues, connect the supplied AC adapter.

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, or you must use the
supplied AC adapter.

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USB 2.0 Rewriteable DVD+/-RW 8x Double Layer Slim External Drive

1 Using the supplied Y-cable, connect the single USB type A connector
into a USB port on your computer.

NOTE: When connecting high power devices, such as a printer or scanner, you will need
to use the supplied AC Adapter.

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.

Y-cable with USB type A and B connector ends

Type BType A

USB pass­through

2 Connect the USB type A connector with the USB pass-through on
your computer or use the AC adapter 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 software
installation.

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