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Usage of the extended cable

Disconnection

The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS.
The drive supports the plug and play (not swap) function of Windows, and can be removed and
inserted by performing the following operation.

Stop the application software that is using the optical disk drive.

Click the icon “

“of the task bar located on your screen’s bottom right side.

Operate following the message displayed, if any.

Remove the USB cable.

NOTE:

Do not remove USB cable when the busy indicator on the drive blinks, or during

computer start up.

Summary of Contents for DW316

Page 1: ...Dell External USB Slim DVD RW Optical Drive DW316 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...arks of Dell Inc Intel Centrino Core and Atom are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under li...

Page 3: ...Contents Contents a Dell External USB Slim DVD RW Optical Drive DW316 b USB cable 600 mm c CyberLink Media Suite Software CD a b c ...

Page 4: ...Index Introduction Using the Drive Connectivity Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Information in this document is subject to change without notice ...

Page 5: ...OPC Optimum Power Controller provides for more reliable writes Supports UDF Universal Disk Format for easy writing to CD DVD recordable and rewritable discs Improved Buffer Under Run Error handling through the Preventive function 1 Continuously monitors the signal level during recording and adjusts the laser power to compensate and ensure a flat signal 2 Supports both 12 cm and 8 cm standard round...

Page 6: ...a disc the tray should remain closed 2 Indicator Light The light blinks when there is drive activity 3 Eject Button Press this button to open the disc tray This button works only when power is supplied to the drive 4 Emergency Eject Hole If the disc tray does not open when you press the eject button power off the computer insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push firmly Refer to Eme...

Page 7: ...lose Removing a Disc Press the eject button The disc tray will be ejected Remove the disc Push the disc tray till it closes completely NOTE During some drive activities the drive will not allow the tray to open even when the eject button is pressed Usage Guidelines Do not press down on the disc tray when it is in opening or closing operation Do not place objects on the disc tray Never use a damage...

Page 8: ...e drive if the eject button is disabled by software or if a power failure occurs 1 Turn the computer off 2 Insert a small diameter rod or a stiff wire a straightened paper clip about 1 2 mm 0 047 in in diameter into the emergency eject hole and push firmly 3 The disc tray is ejected by about 10 mm 0 39 in Pull the disc tray out NOTE Do not insert more than 50 mm 1 9 in in depth Inserting more than...

Page 9: ...he cover To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel While drive is operating do not move the drive or give a shock to the drive since it can cause damages to the disc Please pay attention to handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices you may use anti static products such as wrist heel straps a...

Page 10: ... port can cause it to malfunction Follow the instructions when connecting the drive Connecting to computer 1 Connect the USB cable to a USB connector on your computer This drive does not have power switch The drive turns on when connected to your computer 2 When the computer is ready confirm that the drive is detected And then insert the burn and playback application installation disc into the Ext...

Page 11: ...removed and inserted by performing the following operation 1 Stop the application software that is using the optical disk drive 2 Click the icon of the task bar located on your screen s bottom right side 3 Operate following the message displayed if any 4 Remove the USB cable NOTE Do not remove USB cable when the busy indicator on the drive blinks or during computer start up ...

Page 12: ... the formats indicated in the Specifications section It cannot read the data on discs with other formats Check the disc s format 4 Drive activity indicator does not light up 4 1 Drive cable may be connected improperly Verify the interface cable is connected properly Disconnect and reconnect the drive 4 2 Portable USB drive may not be configured properly The drive gets its power from the USB interf...

Page 13: ... the operating system 8 Cannot write to disc for drives with write capability 8 1 Is the disc loaded in the drive with the read write surface facing the right direction The label should be facing up If a disc does not have a label the disc code on the inner side of the disc should be properly oriented for reading when looking from the top of the disc 8 2 CD R DVD R and DVD R discs cannot be re wri...

Page 14: ...us CD RW NO OK 120 mm CD OK OK 80 mm CD OK OK Business Card CD OK OK Stamped DVD 5 9 10 18 OK OK DVD R Authoring NO OK DVD R SL DL OK OK DVD R SL DL OK OK M Disc DVD R SL OK OK DVD RW OK OK DVD RW OK OK DVD Download NO OK DVD RAMV 2 1 OK OK 120 mm DVD OK OK 80 mm DVD OK OK Business Card DVD OK OK Mount Rainier formatted DVD RW media NO NO BD ROM SL DL N A NO BD R SL DL NO NO BD RE SL DL NO NO 120 ...

Page 15: ...supported N A for not applicable 1 Write requires appropriate application software 2 CD I and PhotoCD may require special reader player software PhotoCD writing requires Kodak license 3 For CPRM and VCPS support appropriate application software is required Extended Specifications System Interface Data transfer speed External Host USB 2 0 480Mbit s Internal Drive T13 ATA ATAPI 8 MMC 6 INF 8090i v8 ...

Page 16: ...Continuous Read 700 mA Continuous Write 800 mA Seek 800 mA Acoustic noise Operating Sound pressure level typical Less than 50 dBA at 0 25 m away from bezel and 0 45 m heights away Power supply Voltage 5 V 5 ripple less than 100 mVp p Temperature Operating C F 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Non operating C F 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F Relative Humidity Operating No condensation 15 to 85 Non operating No condens...

Page 17: ...6 GP61NB60 complies with the FCC CE rules and abides by worldwide regulatory compliance engineering and environmental affairs Contacting Dell 1 Visit www dell com support 2 Select your support category 3 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need ...

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