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USB 2.0 Rewriteable

DVD+/-RW Slim External Drive

USER’S GUIDE

Visit our Web site at: www.targus.com

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2004 Targus Group International and Targus Inc..

PADVW010 / 400-0154-001B

Summary of Contents for DVD+/-RW Slim External Drive

Page 1: ...EW YORK LOS ANGELES TORONTO HONG KONG SYDNEY USB 2 0 Rewriteable DVD RW Slim External Drive USER S GUIDE Visit our Web site at www targus com Features and specifications are subject to change without notice 2004 Targus Group International and Targus Inc PADVW010 400 0154 001B ...

Page 2: ...External Drive USB 2 0 Y cable CD DVD Writer Playback Editing Software 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 64 MB RAM or higher depending on the operating system Two 2 USB 1 1 or 2 0 interface ports NOTES The Targus drive rec...

Page 3: ...d 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 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 T...

Page 4: ...ector 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 CAUTION Avoid touching the readable plain side s of a...

Page 5: ...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 resist...

Page 6: ...e 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 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 Alternatively you may install the DVD ...

Page 7: ... 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 DVD writing application refer to the documentation on the CD ROM Things to Remember Operating Hints Never press the eject button while the Targus drive is accessing a disc The Targus drive operates in either an upright or horizontal position To prev...

Page 8: ... 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 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...

Page 9: ...te speed 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 Media Formats The Targus drive reads formats according to the following CD compact disc and DVD digital versatile disc standards CD DA CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1 Form 2 Photo CD single multi session Enhanced CD CD I Video CD ...

Page 10: ...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 Verify that the USB ports you are using provide a minimum of 500 mA of power Check the documentation that came with the device Use only hubs and port replicators that come with their own AC adapter If using the dri...

Page 11: ...en Control Panel 2 Click System and select the Device Manager tab 3 Click either DVD ROM or Drive then Targus 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 Pr...

Page 12: ...uding exact error messages and when these errors occurred What you do to replicate the problem If this is a new problem whether you have recently changed your system configuration and in what way Australia Internet www targus com au Email infoaust targus com Monday through Friday 8 30 a m 08 30 to 5 30 p m 17 30 1 800 641 645 New Zealand Monday through Friday 8 30 a m 08 30 to 5 30 p m 17 30 0800 ...

Page 13: ... undesired operation 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...

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