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Samsung SH-S183A Manual

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Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website
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(http://samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products,
user instructions and product information.

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  • Page 1 Select Langu Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website English (http://samsung-ODD.com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products, user instructions and product information.

  • Page 2: Magic Speed

    RoHS & WEEE Installing DVD Writer and Connecting Cables Installing Drive Connecting Cables How To Use The DVD Writer How to Use the Drive How to Use DVD±R/RW and Other Discs MAGIC SPEED Deleting Utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Caution: Possible Errors Product Specifications...
  • 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 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 express approval as directed in the manual.
  • Page 7 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 wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 8 (software: Nero Express 6, In CD, Nero Vision Express, Nero ShowTime, Nero BackItUp, Nero Recode) In case you need to return the purchased product, be sure to include all the accessories provided with the product to receive a refund. The type of accessories varies depending on product model. Select Languages English 2.
  • Page 9 Select Languages English Item Description Microsoft Windows 2000(SP4)/XP S-ATA supported PC (The compatible motherboard list can be found from the website) 256Mbytes or above...
  • 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, Fuji Film, PVC, Panasonic, RiTEK, CMC, UNIFINO DVD-RW Media TDK, MKM, JVC, PVC, RiTEK, CMC DVD+R Media...
  • Page 11 Buffer underrun prevention technology included What is " buffer underrun prevention 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 CD.
  • Page 12 1. Turn the PC off. 2. Open the cover as shown in the picture. 3. If necessary, attach the support devices on both sides of the drive - The support devices are PC accessories. Purchase a pair if necessary. (SCREW : M3 X 6 X 4 ) 4.
  • Page 13 Connecting S-ATA Cable When you use one S-ATA cable : Drive : MotherBoard When you have one DVD Writer and the other ODD products. Select Languages English...
  • Page 14 : Master Drive (S-ATA 1) : Slave Drive (S-ATA 2) : Motherboard...
  • Page 15 Select Languages English 1. Go to http://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 Properties window and then click on the [Device Manager] tab. 3. Click DVD/CD-ROM drive in the Device Manager window. 1 in the picture in the left appear if the driver is installed properly. 1. Go to [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] 2.
  • Page 17 When the On/Off light is orange, do not turn the PC off or remove the 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) discs.
  • Page 18 Using low-quality discs may lengthen the recording time or not supporting due to reduction in double speed. You can use the DVD Writer to playback music CDs, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, or DVD-ROM discs, like a CD- ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If your computer recognizes the [CD-ROM] icon designated to the DVD Writer as the 'E:' drive, insert a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM disc and access the 'E:' drive.
  • Page 19 ● Select “Close” to exit Program Execution Window. In this occasion, reading speed will be run in the set speed if there is no separate mode change or program exit.
  • Page 20 Click [Start] - [Setting] - [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] and a window as shown below appears. [ Windows 2000 ] [ Windows XP ] Select Languages English Click the [Add/Remove] button to remove the program. Click the [Add/Remove] button to remove the program.
  • Page 21 Turn the PC off and pull out the drive. Remove any foreign objects from the surface of the drive using soft cloth. - Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or any other solvents. - Cleaning the interior of the unit with such things as a cotton swab may cause failure or loss of functionality.
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24 Disc Lead-In Writing Reading Standby No Disc The indicator light turns off when the drive is not in use (standby) after disc lead-in. Meaning Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Green: Blinks every 0.3 seconds. Select Languages...
  • Page 25 The tray won't open. The tray won't close. The PC is not working properly. The drive is not working properly. See if the drive is connected properly to the PC. No sound is heard from an audio The Window OS can't detect the drive.
  • Page 26 DVD Writers record data on the disc by applying laser light onto the surface of the CD DVD, and therefore writing errors may occur if you use a damaged CD DVD , for example . Be sure to eliminate the following...
  • Page 27 You may experience lower write quality in case if you use disc products by some disc makers which that are not registered with the product's firmware. Therefore, it is recommended that you use only discs by recommended companies . Even , and even if the write session is completed successfully, check the write quality before you put the disc in storage , especially in case of an important data backup.

  • Page 28: Access Time

    Therefore, the read/write quality may not be perfect. 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.
  • Page 29 Consult the dealer or experienced radio TV technician for help. CAUTION Change or modifications not expressly approded by the manufacturer responslble 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 be changed improve device performance without prior notice.

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