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 ......................
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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...
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...
• 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.
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 •...
Attach the connector end of the PC Card cable to the Targus CD-ROM drive’s PC Card cable port. PC Card Connector PC Card cable Plug the PC Card end of the cable into any Type II PC Card slot on your notebook computer.
Windows 95/98 Turn on your notebook computer. The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear. Add New Hardware Wizard screen (Windows 98) Click Next .
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Select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).”, and then click Next . To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted by Windows, restart your notebook computer. You are now ready to begin using your Targus CD-ROM drive.
NOTE: Make sure the optional search locations are not selected before clicking Next. Click Next . To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted by Windows, restart your notebook computer. You are now ready to begin using your Targus CD-ROM drive.
Windows NT 4.0 Turn on your notebook computer. Insert the driver diskette into the computer’s diskette drive. Click Start , Run , and then type a:\setup.exe . Click OK . The driver software agreement screen appears. Click OK to accept the agreement and continue setup, or Cancel to exit setup.
To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted by Windows, remove the driver diskette and restart your notebook computer. You are now ready to begin using your Targus CD-ROM drive. Using the Targus CD-ROM Drive Inserting and Removing a CD Turn on your notebook computer and press the eject button to open the tray.
Remove the paper clip and carefully open the tray by hand. Playing Audio CDs You can play audio CDs on your Targus CD-ROM drive by using the CD Player application in Windows. To hear the audio, you can either: •...
Allowing the drive to reach room temperature helps to prevent this. • Avoid using the Targus CD-ROM drive in dusty or humid surroundings. • A short delay is normal before the Targus CD-ROM drive reads an audio CD or a CD-ROM.
Safety Measures • Any attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair the Targus CD-ROM drive may result in exposure to laser 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.
The Targus CD-ROM drive is designed to work primarily with Windows 95/98/ Me/2000 and Windows NT 4.0 operating system. However, if you cannot start your notebook computer in Windows and you need to access the Targus CD- ROM drive, for example to run a recovery CD or reinstall the Windows operating system, you can still access the drive by running the STARTPC.BAT...
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ROM drive. At the DOS prompt enter STARTPC . The STARTPC.BAT utility file is now running and you can use your Targus CD- ROM drive. NOTE: Instead of using the driver diskette, you can copy the STARTPC.BAT utility file to a folder...
The drive is getting power. To do this, press the eject button to open the media tray while your notebook computer is turned on. If there is no sound when using the Targus CD-ROM drive, check that: • The headphones/speakers are correctly connected.
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Have the following information available: • The serial number of your Targus CD-ROM drive (located on the back of the drive). • The version number of the driver diskette for Windows NT 4.0. • The name and model of your computer and details of its hardware specification.
Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If your Targus Slim Line External PC Card CD-ROM 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.
Regulatory Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,...