Targus USB 2.0 CD-ROM Slim External Drive, PACD010 User Manual

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USB 2.0 CD-ROM Slim External Drive

USER’S GUIDE

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PACD010/400-0137-001B

USB 2.0 CD-ROM Slim External Drive

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TARGUS USB 2.0 CD-ROM

SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE

Introduction

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

•USB Y-cable

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

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

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Targus USB 2.0 CD-ROM Slim External Drive

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.

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 pass-through.

The connector with the USB pass-through supports up- and downstream data flow
between your computer and supported devices connected to the pass-through connector
and provides power to the drive. The single connector supports up- and downstream data
flow between the drive and your computer and also provides power to the 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.