Targus USB 2.0 DVD-CD-ROM Slim External Drive User Manual

PADVD010U / 4 10-0229-001A

USB 2.0 DVD/CD-ROM Slim External Drive

USER GUIDE

LISTED ACCESSORY

TARGUS USB 2.0

DVD/CD-ROM

SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE

Introduction

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

Targus USB 2.0 DVD/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. 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 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.

Targus USB 2.0 DVD/CD-ROM Slim External 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.

USB passthrough

Y-cable with USB type A and B connector ends

2 Connect the single USB type A connector into another USB port on your computer for additional power to the drive.

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

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.

Type BType A

+ 8 hidden pages