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TARGUS USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW SLIM  EXTERNAL DRIVE

Troubleshooting

To  view  Frequently  Asked  Questions  (FAQ)  and  download  driver 
updates, visit our Web site at: http://www.targus.com/support.asp

Solving General Problems

If the Targus drive is not functioning:

• Verify that your system meets the hardware requirements. See 
  “System Requirements” on page 2.
• Check that the drive is receiving power by making sure the drive 
  indicator light is glowing green.
• Make sure the cable is firmly attached to the drive and that both 
  ends of the Y-cable are fully inserted into available USB ports on 
  your computer.

If there is no sound when using the Targus drive, check that:

• The disc you are using is an audio disc or supplies audio output.
• The headphones/speakers are correctly connected.
• The cable is in good condition.
• The volume is turned up.
• The audio software is installed.

Changing the Drive Letter Assignment

The following steps describe how to change the drive letter for the 
Targus drive under the Windows® Me operating system.

1 Click Start, Settings, and then Control Panel.

2 Click System and select the Device Manager tab.

3 Click either DVD-ROM or Drive, then Targus drive.

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Summary of Contents for PACMB010U

Page 1: ...ebsite at www targus com Features and specifications subject to change without notice 2006 Targus Group International Inc and Targus Inc PACMB010U 410 0228 001A USER GUIDE 30 USB 2 0 DVD CD RW Slim External Drive ...

Page 2: ...ter 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...

Page 3: ...etter 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 USB pass through connector supports both up and downstream data flow between your computer and any supported de...

Page 4: ...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 automatic...

Page 5: ...sed 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 yo...

Page 6: ...ust be enabled You can also listen to audio CDs by connecting headphones or external speakers to the audio out jack on the Targus drive However you must disable the digital audio feature in Windows Media Player otherwise you will continue to hear audio through your computer To enable or disable the digital audio feature refer to the Windows operating system manual that came with your computer or s...

Page 7: ...ROM drive if it has one 2 If setup does not begin automatically click Start then Run and enter D setup exe where D is the path of the CD ROM drive and click OK 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete installation For more information on how to use the CD writing application refer to the documentation on the CD ROM Things to Remember Operating Hints Never press the eject button while the Ta...

Page 8: ...leaning set as doing so may cause damage to the drive Safety Measures Any attempt to disassemble adjust or repair the Targus drive may result in exposure to laser light or other safety hazards This is a Class 1 Laser Product This product complies with all applicable safety standards DHHS Rules 21 CFR Chapter 1 Sub chapter J The laser beam generated is totally enclosed during all modes of normal op...

Page 9: ...fer DVD 512 kB CD RW 128 kB Maximum Speed CD Mode 24x CD speed 3 600 KB s 24x CD R write speed 24x CD RW overwrite speed DVD Mode 8x DVD speed 8 112 KB s Supported Disc Sizes Write 12 cm 4 72 inches Read 8 cm 3 15 inches 12 cm 4 72 inches Disc Write Modes DAO SAO TAO Variable and Fixed Packet Writing 8 ...

Page 10: ... the disc 1 2 1 2 Media Formats The Targus drive reads formats according to the following CD compact disc and DVD digital versatile disc standards Audio CDs CD Digital Audio CDI CDI Ready CD Midi CD R CD RW CD Plus CD ROM XA CD TEXT CD EXTRA Data CDs Joliet DVD ROM DVD R DVD Video Enhanced CD i trax CD Kodak Photo CDs single and multi session Mixed Mode CDs MS DOS operating system data CDs High Si...

Page 11: ...d to the drive and that both ends of the Y cable are fully inserted into available USB ports on your computer If there is no sound when using the Targus drive check that The disc you are using is an audio disc or supplies audio output The headphones speakers are correctly connected The cable is in good condition The volume is turned up The audio software is installed Changing the Drive Letter Assi...

Page 12: ... Remove or disable all Terminate and Stay Resident TSR programs such as your antivirus program Defragment your hard disk drive The Targus drive is not working properly what should I do Your Targus drive may not be getting enough power To resolve this problem Verify that the USB ports you are using provide a minimum of 500 mA of power Check the documentation that came with the device Make sure that...

Page 13: ... and workmanship for one year If your Targus accessory is found to be defective within that time we will promptly repair or replace it This warranty does not cover accidental damage wear and tear or consequential or incidental loss Under no conditions is Targus liable for loss of or damage to a devices nor loss of or damage to programs records or data nor any consequential or incidental damages ev...

Page 14: ...ore of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademar...

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