Targus Slim Line External PC Card CD-ROM User manual

Slim Line External PC Card CD-ROM
for Notebook Computers

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Contents
Targus Slim Line External PC Card CD-ROM ............................................1
Introduction....................................................................................................................1
System Requirements...................................................................................................2
Media Formats ..............................................................................................................3
Connecting the Targus CD-ROM Drive to Your Notebook Computer .........3
Installing the Targus CD-ROM Driver Software ..........................................4
Windows 95/98..............................................................................................................5
Windows Me/2000.........................................................................................................7
Windows NT 4.0............................................................................................................8
Using the Targus CD-ROM Drive................................................................9
Inserting and Removing a CD.......................................................................................9
Using the Emergency Eject Button..............................................................................10
Playing Audio CDs.......................................................................................................10
Hot Swapping..............................................................................................................10
Things to Remember................................................................................11
Operating Hints ...........................................................................................................11
Safety Measures .........................................................................................................12

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Specifications............................................................................................12
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................13
Accessing the Targus CD-ROM Drive Without the Windows Operating System.........13
Solving General Problems...........................................................................................15
Technical Support........................................................................................................15
Warranty......................................................................................................................17
Regulatory Compliance............................................................................18
FCC (Federal Communications Commission).............................................................18

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Targus Slim Line External PC Card CD-ROM
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Targus Slim Line External PC Card CD-ROM
drive. The Targus CD-ROM drive is light weight and ultra-portable – it runs off
your notebook computer’s power supply, eliminating the need for an AC
adapter. After installing the Targus CD-ROM drive, you can use it at any time
by inserting the PC Card cable into your notebook computer’s Type II PC Card
slot.
Targus CD-ROM drive
Optional power
Audio out
Emergency
Media
eject hole
tray
connection
jack
PC Card
cable port

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In addition to this user’s guide, this package contains:
•Targus CD-ROM drive
•Targus driver software diskette
•PC Card cable
System Requirements
To use the Targus CD-ROM drive, your notebook computer must meet the
following hardware requirements and run one of the operating systems listed
below.
Hardware
•486DX PC or higher, with a hard disk drive
•8 MB RAM or higher, depending on the operating system
•Standard floppy disk drive
•PCMCIA Card interface (type II or higher)
NOTE: The Targus CD-ROM drive receives its power from your notebook computer’s PC Card
slot, which needs to be in full compliance with PC Card specifications and supply a minimum of
5V/1A of power.
Operating System
•Windows®95/98/Me/2000
•Windows®NT 4.0

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Media Formats
The Targus CD-ROM drive reads formats according to the following CD
(compact disc) standards:
•MS-DOS data CDs (High Sierra, Mode 1 & Mode 2 complying with ISO 9660)
•Data-CDs (Joliet)
•CD ROM XA
•Mixed Mode CDs
•Kodak Photo CDs (single- and multi-session)
•UDF (Universal Disc Format)
•Audio CDs
•CDI, CD-Midi, CD-R, CD-RW
Connecting the Targus CD-ROM Drive to Your
Notebook Computer
1Turn off your notebook computer and any devices connected to it.

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2Attach the connector end of the PC Card cable to the Targus CD-ROM
drive’s PC Card cable port.
PC Card cable
3Plug the PC Card end of the cable into any Type II PC Card slot on your
notebook computer.
You can now begin installing the driver software.
Installing the Targus CD-ROM Driver Software
NOTE: You must connect the Targus CD-ROM drive to your notebook computer before
attempting to install the driver software.
NOTE: For Windows NT 4.0, you need to install the driver software from the supplied diskette.
All other versions of Windows support the Plug and Play Operation and no additional driver
software is required.
PC Card
end
Connector
end

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Windows 95/98
1Turn on your notebook computer.
The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear.
Add New Hardware Wizard screen (Windows 98)
2Click Next.

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The locate driver screen appears.
New Hardware Wizard locate driver screen (Windows 98)
3Select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).”, and
then click Next.
4To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions.
5When prompted by Windows, restart your notebook computer.
You are now ready to begin using your Targus CD-ROM drive.

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Windows Me/2000
1Turn on your notebook computer.
The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.
Found New Hardware Wizard screen (Windows 2000)
NOTE: Make sure the optional search locations are not selected before clicking Next.
2Click Next.
3To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions.
4When prompted by Windows, restart your notebook computer.
You are now ready to begin using your Targus CD-ROM drive.