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Safety Precautions
Installing Device Driver
How to Use
Storing/Cleaning
Specificatio
Select Langu
Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website
English
(http://www.samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products,
user instructions and product information.

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  • Page 1 Index Safety Precautions Features Installing Device Driver How to Use Storing/Cleaning Troubleshooting Specificatio Select Langu Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website English (http://www.samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products, user instructions and product information.
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 Do not disassemble Always make sure that the disc does not have a crack before use. If the disc has a crack (especially around the center hole), it is recommended to make a copy immediately and use the copy instead.
  • Page 4 Select Languages English 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.
  • Page 5 Do not put any heavy things on the drive. Always check to be sure the disc is not cracked before use. If you find a crack on the disc (especially around the center hole), make a copy of the disc immediately and use the copy instead.
  • Page 6 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 an express approval as directed in the manual.
  • Page 7 This mark 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 a uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 8 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 1. 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 The type of accessories varies depending on a product model.
  • Page 9 Description Microsoft Windows 2000(SP4)/XP(SP 1.0 or higher)/Vista Pentium4 2.0GHz or above 512Mbytes or greater Interface USB 2.0 Interface connector The drive's performance may not be able to achieve its maximum performance according to the PC system environment. Select Languages English...
  • Page 10 Writable : write once, read many times. Rewritable : write data one or more times. DVD Recommended Disc Types DVD-R Media Taiyo-Yuden, TDK, MKM, Hitachi, Maxell, FujiFilm, PVC, Panasonic, RiTEK, CMC, UNIFINO DVD-RW Media TDK, MKM, JVC, PVC, RiTEK, CMC DVD+R Media...
  • Page 11 Buffer underrun free technology What is " buffer underrun free technology "? A technology to prevent "buffer underrun" errors in which the data transmission speed is not as fast as the data writing speed when data is being recorded on a disc.
  • Page 12 3. Normal operation is not guaranteed if using the USB HUB or unspecified cables. 4. PCs with insufficient USB bus power may not work properly if using a single-port USB bus power. To avoid this, use two ports in conjunction for power enhancement.
  • Page 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 Select Languages English 1. Go to http://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.
  • Page 16 Windows 2000 1. Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System] 2. Click on the [Hardware] tab in the System Properties window and then click on the [Device Manager] tab. 3. Click DVD-W drive in the Device Manager window.
  • Page 17 1. Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] 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. 1in the left picture appears if the driver is installed properly.
  • Page 18 When the LED is Green, do not turn the PC off or remove the External DVD Writer 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) disc.
  • Page 19 DVD-Video title("DVD title') Most of DVD titles in the market adopt the Dolby sound system. You are required to install software that supports Dolby decoding on your PC before you can play a DVD title using the DVD writer purchased.
  • Page 20 ● Silent Mode: Setting reading speed to a stable low speed. ● Any mode set by Magic Speed will be reset to "Low nosie mode" when the PC restarts, so please check the current mode if you want to use “The maximum speed mode” and change the settings where necessary.
  • Page 21 Connect the Video/Audio devices to your computer before you start TruDirect. Camcoder, Digital Camera, Webcam... IEEE 1394 Composite Click the TruDirect Program Shortcut on your Desktop of Windows. Make the DVD title from Live Video, Photo Files, Video Files. Play DVDs made with TruDirect on your DVD player or PC.
  • Page 23 Read carefully and use the device properly. Do not place it under the direct sunlight. Place it so that it sits 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.
  • Page 24 Clean the disc lightly with soft cotton cloth, starting from the center and move to the edge of the disc. Use only disc-cleaning liquids. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvents. If the disc surface becomes dirty with fingerprints, foreign substances or dust, the disc may not function properly. Select Languages...
  • Page 25 Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Audio Playback [Analog Mode] Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Audio Playback [Digital Mode] Standby No Disc The indicator light turns off when the drive is not in use (standby) after disc lead-in. Select Languages English Meaning...
  • Page 26 The PC is not working properly. See if the floppy disc remains in the PC. The drive is not working properly. See if the drive is connected properly to the PC. See if the device drive program has been installed properly.
  • Page 27 When there are a large number of small-sized files to write, the system's transfer rate drops and the Superlink feature works at a more frequent rate, resulting in lower writing quality. If you are doing a CD-to-CD write, it is not necessary to check to see if you have available space on your hard disc beforehand.
  • Page 28 (Samsung is not responsible for any loss resulting from data backup failure.) We update the list of supported media on a regular basis through our firmware upgrades...
  • Page 29 In case of disc identification error message, thoroughly clean the surface of the disc where the label is presented and then start printing. The quality of the printed image cannot be ensured if printing an image on the area which is already used for printing.
  • Page 30 FCC information to the user 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.

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