Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Index Safety Precautions Features Installing Device Driver How to Use Storing/Cleaning Troubleshooting Specifica
Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website
(http://samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products,
user instructions and product information.
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Main Page Safety Precautions Features Safety Precautions Exterior During Installation System Requirements During Operating Features Others WEEE Install the DVD±R/RW Drive Device Driver Installing Drive Checking USB 2.0 and Installing USB Driver Removing USB Converter Cable Firmware Update Confirming the Installation of Device Driver How To Use Storing/Cleaning How to Use the Drive Storing the Disc How to Use DVD±R/RW and Other Discs Cleaning the Disc MAGIC SPEED When the on/off Lig
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Safety Precautions This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, damage to home or property could result. Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Always make sure that the disc does not have a crack before use. If
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
During Installation Do not drop the drive, and protect it from severe shocks. - It can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. Do not place the drive in direct sunlight. Avoid low or high temperature environments. Avoid high-humidity environments.
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Veiligheidsinstructies During Operating Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock. Do not drop the drive, and protect it from severe shocks. - It can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction. 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 open/close button. Do not insert a pin into the emergency opening while in operation. Do not
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Veiligheidsinstructies Others Never allow food particles or foreign substances to enter the drive casing. To protect against the risk of fire, do not spill such liquids as alcohol and benzene on the drive. 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. Do not shock or disassemble the AC adapter. - This may result in an operational error or electric shock. * Use th
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Veiligheidsinstructies 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 shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of was
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
1. Emergency Hole 2. On/Off Lamp 3. Open/Close Button 4. Disc Tray Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. USB Interface Port Power Port 1. 2. 3. Power Switch External DVD±R/RW Drive USB 2.0 Converter Cable AC Power Adapter Vertical Stand Drive installation instruction sheets Application Software & Manual CD (software: Nero Express 6, InCD4, Nero Vision Express, Nero ShowTime, Nero BackItUp, Nero Recode) In case you need to return the purchased prod
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
You need to have an IBM-compatible PC with the following specifications. Item Description Microsoft Windows 98 SE/2000/Me/XP(SP 1.0 or higher) OS Pentium4 2.0GHz or above CPU RAM 256Mbytes or greater Interface USB 2.0 Interface connector
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Versatile Multimedia Features DVD-R : Read / Write DVD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD+R : Read / Write DVD+RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed DVD-ROM : Read DVD+R Dual : Read / Write DVD-R Dual : Read / Write CD-R : Read / Write Supports Read (playback) for various types of CD-RW : Read / Write / Rewrite allowed discs See table below for details Disc Type Writable Rewritable Read CD-STAMP × × O CD CD-R O × O CD-RW O O O DVD-STAMP × × O DVD-R O × O DVD-RW O O O DVD DVD+R(Dual) O×O DVD
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Buffer underrun free technology What is " buffer underrun free technology "? A technology to prevent errors in which the data transmission speed is not as "buffer underrun" fast as the data writing speed when data is being recorded on a CD. Reading / Recording Speed Reading Speed(MAX) DVD-ROM(S)(16X), DVD-ROM(D)(8X), DVD-R (12X), DVD-RW (8X), DVD+R (12X), DVD+RW (8X), CD-ROM (48X), CD-R (40X), CD-RW (40X), DVD+R DUAL (8X), DVD-R DUAL (8X) Recording Speed(MAX) DVD+R DUAL (5X), DVD+RW (8X), D
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
1. Turn the PC Off. 2. Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive - Connect the USB Cable to the drive ' s USB connector. - Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter. Then connect the AC adapter to the drive ' s DC IN jack, and connect the power cord to the power outlet. - Then turn on the drive 3. Connect the other end of the of the USB cable to your computer. If your computer is not equipped with a USB connector, install a USB i
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
This drive uses Plug & Play function designed for Windows. Follow the procedures below to use a USB converter 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. 3. Disconnect the USB converter cable. Do not disconnect the USB converter cable while the drive is in operation or the computer is getting started.
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Firmware Update and Confirming the Installation Checking USB 2.0 In order to use this drive at the speed of USB2.0 on PCs not supporting USB 2.0, you need to install 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 for your PC as follows. Windows 98SE/ME Right-click on My Computer icon on your desktop and select properties. Then, click on Device M
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Firmware Update and Confirming the Installation Go to http://samsung-ODD.com 1. 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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Firmware Update and Confirming the Installation Confirming Using [Device Manager] Windows 98/Me 1. Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] Click on the [Device Manager] tab in the System Properties Window. 2. 3. Click CDROM drive in the Device Manager window. 1 in the picture in the left appear if the driver is installed properly. Windows 2000 1. Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] Click on the [Hardware] tab in the System Properties window and then
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Firmware Update and Confirming the Installation Windows XP Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] 1. 2. Click [System] icon in the Performance and Maintenance window. 3. Click [Hardware] tab in the System Properties window. 4. Click the [Device Manager] button. 1 in the picture in the left appear if the driver is installed properly.
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
When the On/Off light is orange, do not turn the PC off or remove the DVD±R/RW Drive as it may cause damage in the drive. How to Use a Horizontally Installed Drive You can use 3.15 Inch or 4.72 Inch (8cm or 12cm) discs. The drive cannot read the disc properly if any part of the disc is place outside the tray guiding line. How to Use a Vertically Installed Drive This drive can be installed vertically. You can use only the 4.72 Inch (12cm) discs. (You cannot use the 3.15 Inch (8cm) discs)
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
The DVD±R/RW Drive allows writing DVD RW discs using Nero Express and enables "packet writing" (high-speed recording) using InCD. The drive also allows writing DVD R discs using Nero Express. Unauthorized copying of DVD or software titles is illegal and the individuals that make illegal copies will be held responsible for any copyright infringement. Using low-quality discs may lengthen the recording time or not supporting due to reduction in double speed. You can use the DVD±R
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
What is a MAGIC SPEED? MAGIC SPEED is a program that supports users to select at his or her discretion the reading speed of CD disc between two modes offered by drive: Maximum Speed Mode (Max Mode) and Silent Mode. Development Background ODD products launching nowadays are providing a high reading speed. With the increased reading speed, faster data processing has become possible. However, high rotation speed often causes louder noise, and it is more possible to crash the cracked or b
