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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 digi-
tal 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 elec-
tronic 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 environ-
mentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the pur-
chase 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 equip-
ment). 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.
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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.
3
Disconnect the USB cable.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the drive
is in operation or the computer is getting started.
Warning
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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.
Do not place the drive in
direct sunlight.
Failure to do so may cause the
device to fall onto a hard surface,
resulting in damage or malfunction.
• While operating
Handle with caution to prevent
Do not drop the drive, and
protect it fromsevere shocks.
damage from external shock.
It can damage the drive or cause
it to malfunction.
• Other
To protect against the risk of
Avoid low- or high-temperature
fire, do ot spill such liquids as
environments.
alcohol and benzene on the drive.
• Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could
void your authority to operate this device.
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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
is in operation or the computer is getting started.
Warning
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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.
Do not move the drive while in operation and
Avoid high-humidity environments.
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 insert a pin into the emergency
hole while in operation.
Do not disassemble, attempt to repair
Do not use cracked, distorted or
or modify the device without express
damaged discs.
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
Do not disassemble
at all times
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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 fl ashes 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
To clean a disc, polish lightly
of a disc; hold it by the
from the inside of the disc to the
edges.
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.
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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
Microsoft Windows 2000(SP4)/XP(SP 1.0 or above)/Vista
MAC OS X(10.4.6 or above)
CPU
Pentium4 2.0GHz or above
RAM
512MB or more (Windows 2000/XP), 1GB or more(Windows Vista)
Interface
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.
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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
• Check if the drive turns on.
properly.
• 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.
The PC is not working properly.
• Check if the floppy disc remains in the PC.
• See if the drive is connected properly to the PC.
The drive is not working properly.
• See if the device drive program has been installed
properly.
• Check if the sound adaptor card works properly.
No sound is heard from an audio
disc.
• 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
The computer doesn't recognize
computer. Check if the USB cable is properly con-
the drive.
nected between computer and drive.
• Ensure that either end of the USB cable is properly
connected to the appropriate USB port of the com-
puter 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
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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.
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Technical Specifications
SE-S084C
Category
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),
Usable Discs
CD-MlDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode
Disc
CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD),
Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portforio)
Disc Diameter
4.72 Inch or 3.15 Inch(120mm or 80mm)
Interface
USB port
USB 2.0
support
Access Time
CD-ROM
160ms
(Random)
DVD-ROM
160ms
Media Type
Read
Write
DVD-RAM
PCAV 5X
PCAV 5X
DVD-R
CAV 8X
PCAV 8X
DVD-RW
CAV 8X
ZCLV 6X
DVD-R DL
CAV 8X
ZCLV 6X
Data Transfer
DVD+R
CAV 8X
PCAV 8X
Speed(Max)
DVD+RW
CAV 8X
ZCLV 8X
DVD+R DL
CAV 8X
ZCLV 6X
DVD-ROM
CAV 8X
-
CD-R
CAV 24X
PCAV 24X
CD-RW
CAV 24X
ZCLV 16X
CD-ROM
CAV 24X
-
Buffer Memory
2MB
Drive Installation
Horizontal
Temperature
5°C ~ 40°C (41°F ~ 104°F)
Operating
Environment
Humidity
10% ~ 80% (RH)
Dimension (Width × Height × Length)
141 X 19 X 157 mm
Weight
370g
Note) The maximum speed may differ, depending on the writing media
or the PC environment.
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