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Samsung SE-S084C - DVD±RW / DVD-RAM Drive Manual
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Slim External DVD Writer SE-S084C User Manual - ENGLISH FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user 's authority to operate the equipment. LASER STANDARD IEC 60825-1 :1993 +A1 :1997 +A2 :2001 WEEE Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. • Samsung Eco-mark The Samsung's own Eco mark helps consumers to easily understand that Samsung develops eco-friendly products. This mark represents Samsung's continuous effort to develop eco-friendly products. • RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment). The RoHS, the environment regulation announced by European Union, restricts the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE in products put on the market in The European Union after July 1, 2006. - http://www.samsung-ODD.com - http://www.samsung.com Safety Precautions The following are basic precautions to ensure user safety and reduce the risk of property damage. • When you install the drive Place the drive on a level surface. • Failure to do so may cause the device to fall onto a hard surface, resulting in damage or malfunction. • Do not place the drive in direct sunlight. • While operating Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock. Do not drop the drive, and protect it fromsevere shocks. • It can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. • Other • To protect against the risk of fire, do ot spill such liquids as alcohol and benzene on the drive. • Avoid low- or high-temperature environments. • Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could void your authority to operate this device. 1 Removing USB Cable(Windows) This drive uses Plug & Play function designed for Windows. Follow the procedures below to use a USB cable. 1 Close all the software programs which are currently being used. 2 Click the icon at the right bottom of the screen as shown in the picture. Removing USB Cable(Macintosh) This drive uses Plug & Play function designed for Macintosh. Follow the procedures below to use a USB cable. 1 Close all the software programs which are currently being used. 2 Click the icon at the leftside of the screen as shown in the picture. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the drive Warning is in operation or the computer is getting started. 5 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the drive Warning is in operation or the computer is getting started. 6 Warning/Caution Warning: To warn the user that failure to comply with the instructions may result in serious injury or death. Caution: To caution the user that failure to comply with the instructions may result in damage to property. • Avoid high-humidity environments. Do not move the drive while in operation and do not attempt to open the disc tray by force. Make sure to close all working programs before attempting to open the tray and always use the Eject button. Do not use cracked, distorted or damaged discs. Do not insert a pin into the emergency hole while in operation. Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or modify the device without express approval as directed in the manual. • To reduce the risk of damage, electric shock, and fire. In particular, a disc with a crack on the inner tracks may break while in use. 1. Check to see that the disc does not have a crack before use. If the disc has a crack (especially around the center hole), it is recommended that you make a copy immediately and use the copy instead. When a cracked disc is used continuously,the size of the crack is likely to grow and it will eventually result in irreparable damage to the disc. 2. Do not use low quality discs (i.e., illegal products, scratched or damaged discs). Important to read and understand at all times 2 Do not disassemble Using the Drive/Storing and Cleaning Your Discs Using the DVD Writer 1 Connect the USB cable to the PC and check if the drive is recognized properly. 2 When recognition of the external device is completed, insert a disc(CD/DVD) into the drive. 3 When the LED indicator flashes with the AutoRun window, play the disc inserted. Playing CD-DA/Audio CDs • Run the CD player program supplied with the sound card or play the Windows Media Player. Playing Video CDs • Follow the instructions provided with the disc. • A video card or MPEG software and a sound card need to be installed to view video CDs. Storing Your Discs • Do not expose it to the direct sunlight. • Place it so that it stands on its side on a flat surface. • Do not scratch or place a label on the disc. • Handle the disc with caution to prevent damage from external shock. • Do not place it in an area of severe temperature fluctuations. (Exposure to such environment may cause congealing.) . Cleaning Your Discs • Do not touch the surface of a disc; hold it by the edges. • To clean a disc, polish lightly from the inside of the disc to the outside with a soft cotton cloth. • Use only disc-cleaning liquids. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvents. • The disc may not function properly if there are fingerprints, foreign substances or dust on the disc surface. 7 Introduction/Installing the Drive • Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Emergency hole Front LED Eject button Rear USB port System Requirements OS CPU RAM Interface Microsoft Windows 2000(SP4)/XP(SP 1.0 or above)/Vista MAC OS X(10.4.6 or above) Pentium4 2.0GHz or above 512MB or more (Windows 2000/XP), 1GB or more(Windows Vista) USB 2.0 Interface connector Firmware Update How to install the DVD Writer on your PC. First, remove the cover; connect the cable to the DVD Writer and then to the PC. 1 Go to www.samsung-ODD.com 2 Click Firmware on the menu bar (in the upper right-hand corner). 3 Click Firmware Downloads. Check for your drive model and start downloading. 3 Solving Technical Problems • The friction noise generated during SPIN-UP and STOP is caused by the Automatic Ball Balancing System(ABS) and is not a malfunction. The Eject key does not work properly. The PC is not working properly. The drive is not working properly. No sound is heard from an audio disc. The computer doesn't recognize the drive. • Check if the drive turns on. • If the disc will still not be ejected, remove the USB cable and power cord, and insert a sharp-edged object into the emergency hole to open the tray. • Check if the drive is properly connected to the PC. • Check if the floppy disc remains in the PC. • See if the drive is connected properly to the PC. • See if the device drive program has been installed properly. • Check if the sound adaptor card works properly. • Check the condition of the disc and dust off the disc on the surface before use. • The USB cable is not connected properly to the computer. Check if the USB cable is properly connected between computer and drive. • Ensure that either end of the USB cable is properly connected to the appropriate USB port of the computer and the drive. • Can be an OS problem. Try to reinstall the Windows OS program. You can download the user manual and the related informations of software at the web site of our customer support as below. URL : www.samsung-ODD.com - User Manual Download : Support > Download center > Web User Manual or User Manual - Recording Software : Information > Flash Manual > Recording Software Connecting the Cables to the External DVD Writer Connecting the Cables 1 Connect the necessary cable, then turn on the drive. - Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Option Cable 3 Normal operation is not guaranteed if you use a USB HUB or unspecified cable for the connection. 4 In a PC that does not supply sufficient USB bus power, the drive may not work properly if you use a single-port USB bus power. To avoid this, use two ports in conjunction for power enhancement. Checking USB 2.0 In order to use this drive at the speed of USB 2.0 on a PC that does not support USB 2.0, you need to install a USB 2.0 adapter card. Otherwise, this drive will operate by connecting USB 1.1, but within the speed range of USB 1.1. You can check the type of USB 2.0 adapter card that is supported by your PC as follows. Windows 2000/XP/Vista Right-click on My Computer icon on your desktop and select properties. Then, click on Hardware tab and Device Manager Button in order, and then check the information. If a yellow "exclamation point" appears next to Universal Serial Bus Controller, contact the card or PC manufacturer for your assistance. 4 Technical Specifications Category Usable Discs Disc Disc Diameter Interface support USB port Access Time (Random) CD-ROM DVD-ROM Media Type DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL Data Transfer Speed(Max) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+R DL DVD-ROM CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM Buffer Memory Drive Installation Operating Environment Temperature Humidity Dimension (Width × Height × Length) Weight SE-S084C Slim External DVD Writer DVD : DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM CD : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD+E(G), CD-MlDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portforio) 4.72 Inch or 3.15 Inch(120mm or 80mm) USB 2.0 160ms 160ms Read PCAV 5X CAV 8X CAV 8X CAV 8X CAV 8X CAV 8X CAV 8X CAV 8X CAV 24X CAV 24X CAV 24X 2MB Horizontal 5°C ~ 40°C (41°F ~ 104°F) 10% ~ 80% (RH) 141 X 19 X 157 mm 370g Write PCAV 5X PCAV 8X ZCLV 6X ZCLV 6X PCAV 8X ZCLV 8X ZCLV 6X PCAV 24X ZCLV 16X - Note) The maximum speed may differ, depending on the writing media or the PC environment. 8 9