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Select Langu English Index Safety Precautions Features Installing Device Driver How to Use Storing/Cleaning Troubleshooting Specificatio Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website (http://www.samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products, user instructions and product information.
Select Langu English Index Safety Precautions Features Installing Device Driver How to Use Storing/Cleaning Troubleshooting Specificatio Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website (http://www.samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products, user instructions and product information.
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... During Installing During Operating Others RoHS & WEEE Install the External DVD Writer Installing Drive Removing USB Converter cable How To Use External DVD Writer How to Use the Drive How to Use DVD±R/RW and Other Discs MAGIC SPEED How to use the TruDirect Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Caution: Possible Errors Select Languages English Features Exterior System Requirements Features Device Driver Checking USB 2.0 and Installing USB Driver Firmware Update Confirming the Installation of Device Driver Storing/Cleaning Storing the Disc Cleaning the Disc When the LED Blinks Specifications
... During Installing During Operating Others RoHS & WEEE Install the External DVD Writer Installing Drive Removing USB Converter cable How To Use External DVD Writer How to Use the Drive How to Use DVD±R/RW and Other Discs MAGIC SPEED How to use the TruDirect Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Caution: Possible Errors Select Languages English Features Exterior System Requirements Features Device Driver Checking USB 2.0 and Installing USB Driver Firmware Update Confirming the Installation of Device Driver Storing/Cleaning Storing the Disc Cleaning the Disc When the LED Blinks Specifications
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...make sure that the disc does not have a crack before use the copy instead. If the disc has a crack (especially around the center hole), it is likely to grow and this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. Important to the disc.... When a cracked disc is used continuously, the size of the crack is recommended to home or property could result. If users ignore this will eventually result in irreparable damage to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Always make a copy immediately and use . Select Languages English This symbol...
...make sure that the disc does not have a crack before use the copy instead. If the disc has a crack (especially around the center hole), it is likely to grow and this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. Important to the disc.... When a cracked disc is used continuously, the size of the crack is recommended to home or property could result. If users ignore this will eventually result in irreparable damage to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Always make a copy immediately and use . Select Languages English This symbol...
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... power cord while the drive is working programs before use. Continued use the open and always use of such discs. Do not use the copy instead. In particular, a disc with caution to the disc. If you find a crack on the disc (especially around the center hole), make a copy of the disc immediately and use low-quality discs (illegal, scratched, damaged, etc.). Do not insert a pin into the emergency eject...
... power cord while the drive is working programs before use. Continued use the open and always use of such discs. Do not use the copy instead. In particular, a disc with caution to the disc. If you find a crack on the disc (especially around the center hole), make a copy of the disc immediately and use low-quality discs (illegal, scratched, damaged, etc.). Do not insert a pin into the emergency eject...
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USB Interface Port Quick installation Guide Application Software & User Manual CD (Software: Nero Express 7 Essentials, InCD5, Nero Vision Essentials, Nero ShowTime Essentials, Nero BackItUp Essentials, Nero Recode Essentials, TruDirect) 2 Port Usb Cable Eject Pin z The type of accessories varies depending on a product model. LED 3. Eject Button z Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 1. and some accessories described herein are subject to change without notice. Select Languages English 1. Emergency Eject Hole 2.
USB Interface Port Quick installation Guide Application Software & User Manual CD (Software: Nero Express 7 Essentials, InCD5, Nero Vision Essentials, Nero ShowTime Essentials, Nero BackItUp Essentials, Nero Recode Essentials, TruDirect) 2 Port Usb Cable Eject Pin z The type of accessories varies depending on a product model. LED 3. Eject Button z Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 1. and some accessories described herein are subject to change without notice. Select Languages English 1. Emergency Eject Hole 2.
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Select Languages English Versatile Multimedia Features DVD-R : Read / Write DVD+R : Read / Write DVD-ROM : Read DVD-R Dual : Read / Write CD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD-RAM : Read/ Write/ Rewrite allowed DVD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD+RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD+R Dual : Read / Write CD-R : Read / Write Supports Read (playback) for various types of discs See table below for details CD DVD Soort disk CD-STAMP CD-R CD-RW DVD-STAMP DVD±R DVD-RW DVD+R(Dual) DVD-R(Dual) DVD+RW DVD-RAM Writable : write once, read many times. Writable × O O ...
Select Languages English Versatile Multimedia Features DVD-R : Read / Write DVD+R : Read / Write DVD-ROM : Read DVD-R Dual : Read / Write CD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD-RAM : Read/ Write/ Rewrite allowed DVD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD+RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD+R Dual : Read / Write CD-R : Read / Write Supports Read (playback) for various types of discs See table below for details CD DVD Soort disk CD-STAMP CD-R CD-RW DVD-STAMP DVD±R DVD-RW DVD+R(Dual) DVD-R(Dual) DVD+RW DVD-RAM Writable : write once, read many times. Writable × O O ...
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... "buffer underrun" errors in which the data transmission speed is not as fast as the data writing speed when data is " buffer underrun free technology "? CD-R... Media Taiyo-Yuden, RICOH, MKM, Hitachi, Maxell, FujiFilm, RiTEK(Phtharo), CMC, Pioneer, Princo, TDK CD-RW Media RICOH, MKM, RiTEK, CMC HS CD-RW Media RICOH, MKM, CMC US CD-RW Media MKM Buffer underrun free technology What is being recorded on a disc. Reading / Recording Speed Format / Speed DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+R DL DVD-ROM...
... "buffer underrun" errors in which the data transmission speed is not as fast as the data writing speed when data is " buffer underrun free technology "? CD-R... Media Taiyo-Yuden, RICOH, MKM, Hitachi, Maxell, FujiFilm, RiTEK(Phtharo), CMC, Pioneer, Princo, TDK CD-RW Media RICOH, MKM, RiTEK, CMC HS CD-RW Media RICOH, MKM, CMC US CD-RW Media MKM Buffer underrun free technology What is being recorded on a disc. Reading / Recording Speed Format / Speed DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+R DL DVD-ROM...
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Normal operation is not equipped with insufficient USB bus power may not work properly if using the USB HUB or unspecified cables. 4. To avoid this, use two ports in conjunction for power enhancement. PCs with a USB connector, install a USB interface card. 1. Connect the USB cable to your computer is not guaranteed if using a single-port USB bus power. Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive - Select Languages English 2. Connect the other end of the of the USB cable to the drive ' s USB connector. If your computer. 3.
Normal operation is not equipped with insufficient USB bus power may not work properly if using the USB HUB or unspecified cables. 4. To avoid this, use two ports in conjunction for power enhancement. PCs with a USB connector, install a USB interface card. 1. Connect the USB cable to your computer is not guaranteed if using a single-port USB bus power. Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive - Select Languages English 2. Connect the other end of the of the USB cable to the drive ' s USB connector. If your computer. 3.
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... Controller, contact the card or PC manufacturer. Select Languages English Checking USB 2.0 In order to use this drive will operate by connecting USB 1.1, but within the speed range of USB2.0 on PCs not supporting USB 2.0, you need to install USB 2.0 adapter card. Windows 2000/XP/Vista Right-click on My Computer icon on Hardware tab and Device Manager Button in order, and then check the information. Then, click on your...
... Controller, contact the card or PC manufacturer. Select Languages English Checking USB 2.0 In order to use this drive will operate by connecting USB 1.1, but within the speed range of USB2.0 on PCs not supporting USB 2.0, you need to install USB 2.0 adapter card. Windows 2000/XP/Vista Right-click on My Computer icon on Hardware tab and Device Manager Button in order, and then check the information. Then, click on your...
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Click DVD-W drive in the System Properties window and then click on the [Hardware] tab in the Device Manager window. 1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly. Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] 2. Windows XP Confirming Using [Device Manager] Windows 2000 Select Languages English 1. Click on the [Device Manager] tab. 3.
Click DVD-W drive in the System Properties window and then click on the [Hardware] tab in the Device Manager window. 1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly. Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] 2. Windows XP Confirming Using [Device Manager] Windows 2000 Select Languages English 1. Click on the [Device Manager] tab. 3.
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1. Click the [Device Manager] button. 1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly. Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager]. 2. Click [Hardware] tab in the Device Manager window. 1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly. Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] 2. Click DVD-W drive in the System Properties window. 4. Click [System] icon in the Performance and Maintenance window. 3. Windows Vista 1.
1. Click the [Device Manager] button. 1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly. Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [System] - [Device Manager]. 2. Click [Hardware] tab in the Device Manager window. 1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly. Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] 2. Click DVD-W drive in the System Properties window. 4. Click [System] icon in the Performance and Maintenance window. 3. Windows Vista 1.
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Do not use 3.15 Inch or 4.72 Inch (8cm or 12cm) disc. How to Use a Horizontally Installed Drive You can use the external drive vertically. The drive cannot read the disc properly if any part of the disc is Green, do not turn the PC off or remove the External DVD Writer as it may cause damage in the drive. Select Languages English When the LED is placed outside the tray guiding line. -
Do not use 3.15 Inch or 4.72 Inch (8cm or 12cm) disc. How to Use a Horizontally Installed Drive You can use the external drive vertically. The drive cannot read the disc properly if any part of the disc is Green, do not turn the PC off or remove the External DVD Writer as it may cause damage in the drive. Select Languages English When the LED is placed outside the tray guiding line. -
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... SAMSUNG representative if you want to use this product to play a DVD title using the DVD writer purchased. How to obtain commercial software supporting Dolby decoding Visit the website of DVD titles in double speed. You can use the External DVD Writer to five times via an MPEG application. Select Languages English The External DVD Writer allows writing DVD±RW discs using Nero Express and enables "packet writing" (high-speed recording) using Nero Express. Using low-quality discs may lengthen the recording...
... SAMSUNG representative if you want to use this product to play a DVD title using the DVD writer purchased. How to obtain commercial software supporting Dolby decoding Visit the website of DVD titles in double speed. You can use the External DVD Writer to five times via an MPEG application. Select Languages English The External DVD Writer allows writing DVD±RW discs using Nero Express and enables "packet writing" (high-speed recording) using Nero Express. Using low-quality discs may lengthen the recording...
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.... Where Can I Download MAGIC SPEED? In addition, for normal operation. ※ Other functions ▶ To disable Auto Run This is more comfortable environments for customer support (URL:http://www.samsung-ODD.com), and select Firmware → MAGIC SPEED. It establishes a safer disc reading speed in operating the device in order to use such disc in every PC booting. With the increased reading speed, faster data processing has become...
.... Where Can I Download MAGIC SPEED? In addition, for normal operation. ※ Other functions ▶ To disable Auto Run This is more comfortable environments for customer support (URL:http://www.samsung-ODD.com), and select Firmware → MAGIC SPEED. It establishes a safer disc reading speed in operating the device in order to use such disc in every PC booting. With the increased reading speed, faster data processing has become...
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Do not expose it to severe temperature fluctuations. (Exposure to prevent damage from external shock. Handle the disc with caution to such environment may cause congealing.) Select Languages English Do not place it sits on its side on the disc. Do not scratch or place a label on a flat surface. Read carefully and use the device properly. Place it so that it under the direct sunlight. This part of the manual is to prevent damages or data loss.
Do not expose it to severe temperature fluctuations. (Exposure to prevent damage from external shock. Handle the disc with caution to such environment may cause congealing.) Select Languages English Do not place it sits on its side on the disc. Do not scratch or place a label on a flat surface. Read carefully and use the device properly. Place it so that it under the direct sunlight. This part of the manual is to prevent damages or data loss.
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Read carefully and use benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvents. Use only disc-cleaning liquids. Clean the disc lightly with fingerprints, foreign substances or dust, the disc may not function properly. Do not use the device properly. Place your fingers on the edge of the disc. If the disc surface becomes dirty with soft cotton cloth, starting from the center and move to the edge of the disc to prevent damages or data loss. This part of the disc. Select Languages English Do not touch the surface of the manual is to hold.
Read carefully and use benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvents. Use only disc-cleaning liquids. Clean the disc lightly with fingerprints, foreign substances or dust, the disc may not function properly. Do not use the device properly. Place your fingers on the edge of the disc. If the disc surface becomes dirty with soft cotton cloth, starting from the center and move to the edge of the disc to prevent damages or data loss. This part of the disc. Select Languages English Do not touch the surface of the manual is to hold.
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... properly connected to reinstall the Windows OS program. See " Support > Download center > User Manual ". Make sure the region code of our customer support. The computer doesn't recognize USB cable is not working properly. Make sure you inserted the disc with the power-on . Address: www.samsung-ODD.com - Make sure you are supported by the drive. Select Languages English Problem Meaning / Solution The eject key is not connected properly between the computer USB port the drive. Try...
... properly connected to reinstall the Windows OS program. See " Support > Download center > User Manual ". Make sure the region code of our customer support. The computer doesn't recognize USB cable is not working properly. Make sure you inserted the disc with the power-on . Address: www.samsung-ODD.com - Make sure you are supported by the drive. Select Languages English Problem Meaning / Solution The eject key is not connected properly between the computer USB port the drive. Try...
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... least twice the amount of space needed for Write Speed Restriction. Select Languages English External DVD Writer record data on the disc by applying laser light onto the surface of the disc, and therefore writing errors may occur if you use disc products by some disc makers which that are not registered with the product's firmware. Be sure to ensure stable writing. An error may occur if another drive connected to access the host PC...
... least twice the amount of space needed for Write Speed Restriction. Select Languages English External DVD Writer record data on the disc by applying laser light onto the surface of the disc, and therefore writing errors may occur if you use disc products by some disc makers which that are not registered with the product's firmware. Be sure to ensure stable writing. An error may occur if another drive connected to access the host PC...
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... the product onto the PC before use. Note Do not support DVD-R for printing. For more information on the area which is presented and then start printing. Severe vibration or external impact may not be ensured if printing an image on the writing and duplicating the Lightscribe disk label, install Nero software and refer to the HELP section. Select Languages English Category DISC Usable Discs Interface Support...
... the product onto the PC before use. Note Do not support DVD-R for printing. For more information on the area which is presented and then start printing. Severe vibration or external impact may not be ensured if printing an image on the writing and duplicating the Lightscribe disk label, install Nero software and refer to the HELP section. Select Languages English Category DISC Usable Discs Interface Support...
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... for comliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Laser Standand IEC 60825-1 : 1993 + A1 : 1997 + A2 : 2001 The product specifications above may cause harmful interference to radio communications. pursuant to part 15 of the following measures. Connect the equipment into an outlet on . Uses and can be changed to improve device performance without prior notice. If...
... for comliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Laser Standand IEC 60825-1 : 1993 + A1 : 1997 + A2 : 2001 The product specifications above may cause harmful interference to radio communications. pursuant to part 15 of the following measures. Connect the equipment into an outlet on . Uses and can be changed to improve device performance without prior notice. If...