Iomega External DVD - External DVD Optical Drive User Manual
Iomega External DVD - External DVD Optical Drive User Manual

Iomega External DVD - External DVD Optical Drive User Manual

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S
I
AFETY
NSTRUCTIONS
1.
Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2.
Please keep this User's Manual for your reference.
3.
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.
4.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
5.
Please keep this equipment away from humid areas.
6.
Install this equipment on a reliable surface. If the equipment is not on a reliable surface,
it may drop and cause injury.
7.
The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Please protect the equipment from
overheating . DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8.
Make sure the voltage of the power source is appropriate when connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9.
Place the power cord where people will not step or trip on it. Do not place objects over
the power cord.
10. All Cautions and Warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not in use for several days, disconnect the equipment from the power
outlets to avoid damage by transient power surges.
12. Never pour any liquids into the openings, this could cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should only be opened by
qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a qualified
service personnel:
(a) The power cord or plug is damaged.
(b) Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
(c) The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
(d) The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it to work according to the
user's manual.
(e) The equipment was dropped and damaged.
(f) If the equipment has obvious signs of damage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED;
STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60℃(140℉), IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT. The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC704-
1:1982 is equal or less than 70dB(A)
16. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when opened. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
Complies with FDA radiation performance standards,21 CFR, subchapter J.
Laser power: Wave Length: 783±3nm (CD); 658±3nm (DVD)
Emission power:0.7mW
Laser diode: class 3b
1
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH 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 2 ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH ABLE OF ONTENTS INTRODUCTION What the DVD Writer Does…………………………………………4 Format Compatibility…………………………………………………4 Recording Modes………………………………………………………5 What You Can Do with the DVD Writer……………………………5 System Configuration System Requirements…………………………………………………6 Features and Controls Front View……………………………………………………………7 Rear View……………………………………………………………8 INSTALLATION USB 2.0 Users Installing USB Driver for Windows 98SE………………………………9 Connection …………………………………………………………………….10 Installing the Drive...
  • Page 4: What The Dvd Writer Does

    ENGLISH 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 5: Recording Modes

    ENGLISH 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 6: System Configuration

    ENGLISH 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 MHz or higher with built-in USB 1.1 controller (some USB controllers or motherboards may not support all types of USB devices.)
  • Page 7: Features And Controls

    ENGLISH EATURES AND ONTROLS Front View Figure: Front view of DVD Writer Push button to eject/close the tray. Eject/Close Button Busy / Write LED Indication of drive's operation status. The light lit stands for Busy; the light blinking stands for Write/Rewrite. Volume Knob Control volume of earphone jack.
  • Page 8: Rear View

    ENGLISH Rear View Figure: Rear view of DVD Writer Power Connector Five-pin connector for DC power input. Standard USB B type jack. USB Connector...
  • Page 9: Usb 2.0 Users

    ENGLISH 2.0 U SERS 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

    ENGLISH ONNECTION Connecting the Power Supply Cable. Connecting Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable. (Optional) Connecting Powered Speakers or Headphones with Volume Control Function for Audio CD Playback.
  • Page 11: Installing The Drive

    ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 12: Operation

    ENGLISH PERATION Installing Necessary Device Drivers In Windows, the DVD Writer acts as a “CD-ROM Drive” for purpose of installation and setup. In some cases, you will need to install additional software to make use of all the features of the DVD Writer. To use the DVD Writer on a computer: As a CD-ROM drive: Most Windows Operating Systems (Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows 95) supply a generic...
  • Page 13: Recording Cds & Dvds

    ENGLISH & 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 &...
  • Page 14: Playing Cds & Dvds

    ENGLISH & DVD LAYING 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. You can immediately play Audio CDs and pre-recorded DVD discs, including movies and other DVDs.
  • Page 15: Playing Dvds For The First Time

    ENGLISH (2) Sound Board Audio: This comes from data files that may be present on a disc, such as a WAV, WMA, or MP3 files, that are transferred from the CD to your computer via the USB interface. The sound board translates the data from the digital files into analog sound.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH 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 Solutions No operation. No power. Check if the power cord is connected securely to the connector. USB cable isn't connected Ensure that the USB cable and connectors properly.
  • Page 17: Write Problems

    ENGLISH Write Problems Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Cannot write. Using other authoring Use the authoring software provided with software which does not the drive. When using other software, support your drive. ensure your drive is supported by contacting the software supplier. Disc inserted upside down.
  • Page 18 ENGLISH Symptom Possible Causes Solutions USB drive is not recognized Please refer to the USB 2.0 Users chapter by the Windows Operating and check if the USB driver is installed System. properly. Using other authoring Use the authoring software provided with software which does not your drive.

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