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Targus PA950 Faq
Targus PA950 Faq

Targus PA950 Faq

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TARGUS PC CARD SLIMLINE CD-ROM (PA950)
Last Updated 3/16/00
• Ease of Installation
• Playing Audio CDs from the PA950
• Audio playback through my Notebook computer speakers
• PC Card insertion not recognized in Windows 95/98
• Running with 3rd Party Card Services under Windows 95/98
Specifications of the Optional AC Adapter
• Installing Windows NT 4.0
• Device not found in Windows NT 4.0
• Download Driver Disk
• Accessing the CD-ROM with an empty Hard Drive
• General PC Card Troubleshooting

• Technical Support

• Customer Service
Q.
Ease of Installation. How easy is it to install to work with my Notebook?
A.
Under Windows 95/98, the installation is completed by simply connecting
the PC Card and cable to the Drive unit and inserting the PC Card into your
Notebook PC Card slot. The operating system will detect the PC Card.
Follow the prompts as they come up to load the appropriate drivers. Once
complete a drive letter will be assigned to the PA950 providing access to the
drive. For WinNT 4.0 there are additional steps necessary; refer to the
installation instructions in your User Guide.
Q.
Playing Audio CDs from the PA950. How can I play audio CDs from the
PA950?
A.
Once attached to the notebook, you can hear audio CDs from the drive
unit itself using either the audio cable or headphones. For personal listening,
plug your headphones into the mini headphone jack on the back of the drive
unit. For listening through your notebook's sound system and speakers,
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Summary of Contents for Targus PA950

  • Page 1: Technical Support

    Notebook PC Card slot. The operating system will detect the PC Card. Follow the prompts as they come up to load the appropriate drivers. Once complete a drive letter will be assigned to the PA950 providing access to the drive. For WinNT 4.0 there are additional steps necessary; refer to the installation instructions in your User Guide.
  • Page 2 Programs, select Accessories, select Multimedia, select CD-Audio Player. PC Card not recognized in Windows 95/98. I've inserted the PC Card, Targus logo up, but nothing happens. How do I get the PC Card and drive to be recognized? Before you begin the steps below, make you've inserted the PC Card with the correct side facing up (TARGUS Logo sticker should be facing up and FCC Sticker should be facing down).
  • Page 3 Installing WinNT 4.0. Can I use the PA950 to install NT on my system? Yes, to install NT on your system using the PA950, you will need to move your Windows NT installation files over to your hard drive using one of the...
  • Page 4 Locate the PCMCIA Windows NT utility to download; i.e. for the Tecra 8000 or Portege 7000/7010/7020 it is the T8KSYSNT.EXE file. Another tool is included on the PA950 NT Driver disk. In the WINNT folder there is a file called ARC_IRQ.exe. Locate this file on the disk and double click to execute.
  • Page 5 Technical Support. How do I get further assistance with my TARGUS PA950? If after reading the FAQ information you need additional assistance: • TARGUS Technical Support for the PA950 can be reached at 1-(800) 283-6325, 8:00am to 8:00pm EST or email TechSupport@targus.com.
  • Page 6 Under no conditions is Targus liable for any of the following: loss or damage to a computer; loss of, or damage to, programs, records, or data; and consequential or incidental damages, even if Targus is informed of their possibility.