Summary of Contents for Microgem MG8EDVDRWA
- Page 1 E X T E R N A L D V D +/ - R M O D E L : M G 8 E D V D R W A REWRITE WRITE Maximum Maximum WRITE Maximum...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions carefully. Please keep this User’s Manual for your reference. Please disconnect the equipment from your AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moist sheet or cloth for cleaning. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. - Page 3 RECAUTIONS !! Do not attempt to open the drive and service it. Removing the cover may cause exposure to harmful laser beams and electrical voltage. User is recommended to get service by returning the defective drive back to the original vendor where the drive was purchased.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS INTRODUCTION What the DVD Writer Does…………………………………………4 F o r m a t C o m p a t i b i l i t y … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 R e c o r d i n g M o d e s …... -
Page 5: What The Dvd Writer Does
NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this DVD Writer, a reliable, high-performance recordable DVD and CD writer, rewriter and player. Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the manual for installation, operation and troubleshooting for this drive. What the DVD Writer Does The DVD Writer is a recordable DVD/CD-ReWritable drive that provides professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing, rewriting and reading. -
Page 6: Recording Modes
Recording Modes Track at Once Data can be recorded to a disc, one track at a time. New tracks can be added later. Music CDs can not be played in a CD player or CD-ROM until the disc is closed. Disc at Once Data can be recorded to an entire disc in one pass. -
Page 7: System Configuration
YSTEM ONFIGURATION System Requirements for USB 1.1 This drive has a high-speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 interface. You can also use it with USB version 1.1. To ensure stable read/write/rewrite performance, an IBM compatible PC system with the following features is recommended. Pentium III 450 or faster with built-in USB 1.1 controller (some USB controllers or motherboards may not support all types of USB devices.) -
Page 8: Features And Controls
EATURES AND ONTROLS Front View Figure: Front view of slot-in type drive Busy / Write LED Indication of drive's operation status. The light lit stands for Busy; the light blinking stands for Write/Rewrite. Eject Button Push button to eject the disc. Disc Slot The slot to insert the disc in. -
Page 9: Installation Usb2.0 Users
NSTALLATION USB2.0 Users USB 2.0 is a very new technology. Therefore, most computers do not have native support for USB 2.0. You must install a USB 2.0 adapter card for your External drive to run at USB 2.0 speeds. If you do not have a USB 2.0 card installed, this drive will still work connected to a standard USB 1.1 connection, but the speed will be limited to USB 1.1 speed. -
Page 10: Connection
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Page 11: Installing The Drive
NSTALLING THE RIVE Before you start, please make sure you have installed the proper software for Recording CDs, DVDs and Playing DVDs. The Recording software and the DVD Playback software are in different CD kits included in the package. Start your computer. Wait for the operating system to load, then insert the CD kit. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software for Recording CDs, DVDs or Playing DVDs you wish to install from the CD kit. -
Page 12: Operation
PERATION Operate your drive only in a horizontal position. If you operate it in a vertical orientation, you may damage the disc or the drive if the drive falls over. To Insert a Disc into the Drive While the external drive is powered, push the eject button on the front panel to check whether a disc is inside the drive or not. -
Page 13: Recording Cds & Dvds
& DVD ECORDING Before you start, please make sure you have installed the proper software for Recording CDs, DVDs and Playing DVDs. The Recording software and the DVD Playback software are in different CD kits included in the package. About Software & Manuals The included software is to give you the best result with ease of use. -
Page 14: Playing Cds & Dvds
& DVD LAYING This drive will not work alone while applying CDs & DVDs Playback!! The Playback function can only work when the USB Cable between the drive and your PC is well connected. Playback Software You must install the DVD playback software to your computer first. If you do not have any DVD playback software installed in your computer, the included DVD playback software in the CD kit will bring you the best playback result. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING If you meet any trouble during installation or normal use of your drive, please refer to the following information. Read Problems Symptom Possible Causes No operation. No power. USB cable isn't connected properly. No drive recognition. Power is not switched on. USB cable is not connected properly between the computer USB port and the... -
Page 16: Write Problems
Write Problems Symptom Possible Causes Cannot write. Using other authoring software which does not support your drive. Disc inserted upside down. Short of Hard Disk capacity. No power. USB cable isn't connected properly. Writing errors occur Network used. (Buffer under-runs). Window screen saver activated while writing. - Page 17 Symptom Possible Causes USB drive is not recognized by the Windows Operating System. Using other authoring software which does not support your drive. Can not write at highest DVD/CD media not speed. compatible with highest speed. Buffer under-run occurs. Defective DVD/CD media. Using other authoring software not bundled with your drive.
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