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Targus PACMB010U manual

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  • Page 1

    Visit our Website at w ww.targus .com Featu res a nd sp ecifi catio ns su bject to c hange with out n otice . © 200 6 Targus Grou p Int ernat ional , Inc . an d T argus , Inc . PACMB010U / 410-0228-001A USER GUI D E 30 USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW Slim External Dr ive[...]

  • Page 2

    T AR GUS USB 2.0 DVD/CD-RW SLI M EXTERNAL DRIVE Intr oduction Thank you for purchasing the T argus USB 2.0 D VD/CD-R W Slim External Drive that allows y ou to read, write and rewrite CDs, read data D VDs and playbac k D VD movies. After installing the T argus drive, you can use it at any time by connecting the supplied Universal Serial Bus (USB) Y [...]

  • Page 3

    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE NOTES: The Targus drive receives its power from your computer’ s USB ports. Y ou 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 per port. When connected to USB version 1.1 ports, the drive’[...]

  • Page 4

    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE If using a hub or port replicator , the USB ports on the device must provide at least 500 mA, per port, for the T argus drive to work properly. Also, for best results, turn off any high power devices on the hub or port replicator while using the drive. NOTE: Not all USB hubs and port replicators will s[...]

  • Page 5

    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE 2 T o inser t a disc, hold it by the edges and place it in the tr ay with the readable (plain) side down. 3 Close the media tra y by gently pushing it until it clic ks into place. T a rgus drive Audio out jack Emergency eject hole Media tray USB 2.0 cable port Eject button Indicator light T o remov e a[...]

  • Page 6

    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE Playing A udio CDs T o play audio CDs, use the Windows Media™ Play er included in your computer’ s operating system. The T argus drive suppor ts digital audio extraction (DAE) for audio CD playbac k. This allows you to listen to audio CDs via your computer’ s built-in audio system without connect[...]

  • Page 7

    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE Hot Swapping Y ou can connect and disconnect the T argus driv e while the computer is running. When connecting the T argus dr ive, first connect the T ype A connectors of the Y -cable and then connect the T ype B connector. When disconnecting the drive, disconnect the T ype B connector first, follo wed[...]

  • Page 8

    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/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. • A void using the T argus dr ive in dusty or humid[...]

  • Page 9

    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/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 [...]

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    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE DVD-ROM type description DVD-5 DVD-9 DVD-10 DVD-18 Capacity according to the manufacturer 4.7 GB 8.5 GB 9.4 GB 17 GB Actual capacity 4.38 GB 7.96 GB 8.75 GB 15.92 GB Written sides 1 1 2 2 Lay ers per side (ref erring to the information-carrying layer of the disc) 1 2 1 2 Media Formats: The T argus driv[...]

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    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/CD-RW SLIM EXTERNAL DRIVE T r ouble shooting T o view Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) and download dr iver updates, visit our Web site at: http://www .targus.com/suppor t.asp Solving General Problems If the T argus drive is not functioning: • V erify that your system meets the hardware requirements . See “System Requireme[...]

  • Page 12

    T ARGUS USB 2.0 D VD/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 T argus drive and click OK. 6 For the changes to tak e eff ect, restart your computer . Writing and Rewriting Pr o[...]

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    T echnical Support For technical questions , please visit: US Internet: www .targus.com/support.asp Austr alia Internet: www .targus.com.au Email: inf oaust@targus.com T elephone: 1800-641-645 New Zealand T elephone: 0800-633-222 Pr oduct R egistr ation This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera- tion is subject to the follo wing t[...]

  • Page 14

    This equipment has been tested and f ound 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 har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and[...]