User manual SAMSUNG SH-S183A

[. . . ] Samsung's OMS (Optical Media Solution) Customer Support Website (http://samsung-ODD. com) offers the latest versions of firmware for ODD products, user instructions and product information. Select Langu English Select Languages English Main Page Safety Precautions Safety Precautions During Installation During Operating Others RoHS & WEEE Features Exterior System Requirements Features Installing DVD Writer and Connecting Cables Installing Drive Connecting Cables Installing Device Driver and Confirming The Installation Firmware Update Confirming the Installation of Device Driver How To Use The DVD Writer How to Use the Drive How to Use DVD±R/RW and Other Discs MAGIC SPEED Storing/Cleaning Drive and Disc Cleaning the Drive Storing the Disc Cleaning the Disc When the on/off Light Blinks Deleting Utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Caution: Possible Errors Product Specifications Select Languages English This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, damage to home or property could result. Important to read and understand at all times 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. [. . . ] With the increased reading speed, faster data processing has become possible. However, high rotation speed often causes louder noise, and it is more possible to crash the cracked or bent discs. Against this backdrop, our Company has developed a speed-down algorithm and applied this technology to new launching products to provide safer and more comfortable environments for PC users. 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. Select Languages English This part of the manual is to prevent damages or data loss. 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. Do not expose it to severe temperature fluctuations. (Exposure to such environment may cause congealing. ) Select Languages English This part of the manual is to prevent damages or data loss. Read carefully and use the device properly. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Place your fingers on the edge of the disc to hold. Clean the disc lightly with soft cotton cloth, starting from the center and move to the edge of the disc. 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 English On/Off Lamp Disc Lead-In Writing Reading Standby No Disc Meaning Green: Blinks every 0. 3 seconds. Off Off The indicator light turns off when the drive is not in use (standby) after disc lead-in. Select Languages English Problem The tray won't open. See if the PC on. Meaning / Solution Make sure the power cable within the PC is connected properly. If the tray still won't open with the power on, turn the power off and insert a pin(paper clip) into the emergency hole to open. Make sure the disc has been inserted properly. See if the jumper(s) is properly connected to the Master/Slave Selection port. See if the drive is properly connected to the PC. See if the floppy disc remains in the PC. [. . . ] In order to ensure stable writing , it is necessary to downgrade the write speed. If discs from two different disc makers have the same write speed according to the labels , but actually have different write speeds, it is necessary to downgrade the write speed to ensure stable writing. Samsung' s Standards for Write Speed Restriction Standards 1 Write speed is downgraded for the sake of write stability , if high-speed discs available in the market have particularly bad properties data , or there are low-speed discs available under the same ID. Speed-restricted discs go through further examination and adjustments later. [. . . ]