Targus PACMB010U Network Card User Manual
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1. y N USB 2 0 DVD CD RW Slim VD External Drive Wa rgus D Visit our Website at www targus com Features and specifications subject to change without notice TAL 2006 Targus Group International Inc and Targus Inc C US PACMBO10U 410 0228 001A FE CE S N2953 PMS Black imi PMS Black 30 100 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 users guide describes how to connect and operate the Targus drive In addition to this user s guide this package contains e Targus USB 2 0 DVD CD RW Slim External Drive e USB 2 0 Y cable e 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 e PC with an Intel Pentium processor or equivalent and a hard disk drive e 64 MB RAM or higher depending on the operating system e Two 2 USB 1 1 or 2 0 interface ports TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE must have a minimum of two USB ports to use the drive they must be in full compliance with the USB spe2. WARNING Never clean the Targus drive with a commercially available CD or CDROM cleaning set as doing so may cause damage to the drive Safety Measures e Any attempt to disassemble adjust or repair the Targus drive may result in exposure to laser light or other safety hazards e 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 operation and no hazardous laser light is emitted from the drive Specifications Dimensions Length 6 1 inches 15 5 cm Width 5 6 inches 14 2 cm Height 0 75 inches 1 9 cm Weight 14 6 ounces 414 g Computer connection USB 2 0 compatible with USB version 1 1 using USB 1 1 will result in decreased performance Voltage DC 5V 5 TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE Access Time DVD 180 ms average CD 220 ms random Data Buffer 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 TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE Media Formats The Targus drive reads formats according to the following CD compact disc and DVD digital versatile disc standard
3. CAUTION Avoid touching the readable plain side s of a disc Touching the readable Wy 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 r USB 2 0 cable port Audio out jack Media tray Indicator light Eject button Emergency eject hole Targus drive 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 TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE Playing Audio CDs To play audio CDs use the Windows Media Player included in your computers operati
4. cifications and supply a minimum of 5V 500mA of power per port NOTES The Targus drive receives its power from your computer s USB ports You 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 e 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 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 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 ke
5. clares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2006 Targus Group International Inc and Targus Inc Anaheim CA 92806 USA 13
6. f using the drive via a hub or port replicator turn off all high power devices that may be diverting power away from the drive 11 TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE Technical Support For technical questions please visit US Internet www targus com support asp Australia Internet www targus com au Email infoaust targus com Telephone 1800 641 645 New Zealand Telephone 0800 633 222 Product Registration Targus recommends that you register your Targus accessory shortly after purchasing it Go to http www targus com registration asp You will need to provide your full name email address phone number and company information if applicable Warranty Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materi als 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 even if Targus has been informed of their possibility This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Regulatory Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 T
7. his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 12 TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE FCC Statement Tested to Comply This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not authorized by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this product Declaration of Conformity Hereby Targus de
8. ication is supplied To install the CD writing software 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the Targus drive or your computer s internal CD 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 e Never press the eject button while the Targus drive is accessing a disc e The Targus drive operates in either an upright or horizontal position To prevent possible damage avoid changing the drive s position while it is in use e Avoid using or storing the Targus drive in extreme temperatures The environmental specifications while operating are 50 113 degrees F 10 45 degrees C e After transporting the Targus drive allow it to reach room temperature before using it 6 TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE CAUTION Changes in temperature during transport particularly from a cool to a warmer temperature can cause condensation to form in the drive and may result in Operating problems Allowing the drive to reach room temperature helps to prevent this e Avoid using the Targus drive in dusty or humid surroundings e A short delay is normal before the Targus drive reads an audio CD CD ROM DVD or DVD ROM
9. ng system The Targus drive supports digital audio extraction DAE for audio CD playback This allows you to listen to audio CDs via your computer s built in audio system without connecting external devices such as headphones or speakers To use this method the digital audio feature in Windows Media Player must 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 select the Help option in Windows Media Player Reading Data DVDs You can read data DVDs without installing any special software Playing DVD Movies To playback movies you must have a DVD player application installed on your computer TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE Hot Swapping You can connect and disconnect the Targus drive while the computer is running When connecting the Targus drive first connect the Type A connectors of the Y cable and then connect the Type B connector When disconnecting the drive disconnect the Type B connector first followed by both Type A connectors Writing and Rewriting CDs To write and rewrite CDs you must install writing software For your convenience a CD writing appl
10. nging 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 10 TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE 4 Click Properties then Settings The current drive letter assignment and the reserved drive letters appear 5 Under Reserved Drive Letter type the letter you want to represent the Targus drive and click OK 6 For the changes to take effect restart your computer Writing and Rewriting Problems If the Targus drive is not writing or rewriting data properly try the following e Reduce the write rewrite speed e Disable all Advanced Power Management APM functions e Remove or disable all Terminate and Stay Resident TSR programs such as your antivirus program e Defragment your hard disk drive The Targus drive is not working properly what should do Your Targus drive may not be getting enough power To resolve this problem e Verify that the USB ports you are using provide a minimum of 500 mA of power Check the documentation that came with the device e Make sure that the AC adapter is fully connected to your computer hub or port replicator and a live power outlet e Use only hubs and port replicators that come with their own AC adapter e I
11. s e Audio CDs e CD Digital Audio e CDI CDI Ready CD Midi CD R CD RW CD Plus e CD ROM XA e CD TEXT CD EXTRA e Data CDs Joliet e DVD ROM DVD R e DVD Video e Enhanced CD e j trax CD e Kodak Photo CDs single and multi session e Mixed Mode CDs e MS DOS operating system data CDs High Sierra Mode 1 amp Mode 2 complying with ISO 9660 e UDF Universal Disc Format e Video CDs Storage Capacity Pt t 2 2 1 2 2 Layers per side referring to the 2 2 information carrying layer of the disc Written sides 1 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 e Verify that your system meets the hardware requirements See System Requirements on page 2 e Check that the drive is receiving power by making sure the drive indicator light is glowing green e 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 e The disc you are using is an audio disc or supplies audio output e The headphones speakers are correctly connected e The cable is in good condition e The volume is turned up e The audio software is installed Cha
12. yboard to the passthrough end Y CAUTIONS Avoid connecting a high power device such as a printer or scanner to your TARGUS USB 2 0 DVD CD RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE lf 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 c 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
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