Dell External USB Slim DVD-ROM Optical Drive-DR316 User’s Guide
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Contents a. Dell External USB Slim DVD-ROM Optical Drive-DR316 b. USB Y-cable (600 mm) a. b.
Index Introduction Using the Drive Connectivity Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Introduction Drive Description This is a read only drive and reads CD and DVD media (Refer to Specification section for specific media types). This drive has a slim form factor. Special Features Of The Drive • USB 2.0 Interface (480 Mbps). • Drawer load type, portable slim USB DVD-ROM Drive. • CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW/RAM/+R/+RW/+R DL/-R DL, M-DISC (DVD+R SL) read compatible. • CD Family and DVD-ROM read compatible. • Improved Buffer Under Run Error handling through the Preventive function.
Using the Drive Front Panel 1. Disc Tray The disc tray opens automatically when you press the eject button. When you place a disc in the tray, ensure that the label on the disc is facing up. If you are not loading or unloading 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.
Rear Panel 1. USB port Connect to the USB port on the computer. Drive Operation: Inserting a Disc • Press the eject button. The disc tray will be ejected. • Place the disc in the center of the tray with the label side facing up. • Push disc onto hub until secure. • Push the disc tray by hand until it closes completely. Removing a Disc • Press the eject button. The disc tray will be ejected. • Remove the disc. • Push the disc tray by hand until it closes completely.
NOTE: High-speed drives spin the disc at a high rotational speed. If a disc has printing on only half of the disc, or if there is a slight imbalance in the disc, the imbalance is greatly magnified by the high speed, causing the drive to vibrate or produce a fan-like noise. These effects are inherent in the high-speed technology and do not indicate a problem with the drive.
Safety Instructions • Do not move the drive suddenly from a cold place to warm one. Condensation may cause abnormal operation. • Remove the disc before moving the drive to prevent the possible damage to the disc. • Do not use the Emergency Eject feature except in case of a power outage. • Prevent foreign objects, such as liquids or metal, from entering the drive and in the case a foreign object enters the drive, please consult the dealer where the drive was purchased.
Connectivity Installation These instructions apply to most computers. Before connection Ensure your computer has an open USB port before connecting the drive to the computer. Connecting the drive to the wrong interface port can cause it to malfunction. Follow the instructions when connecting the drive. Connecting to computer 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB connectors on the drive and your computer. This portable USB drive does not have power switch.
Usage of the extended cable Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. The drive supports the plug and play function of Windows, and can be disconnected and reconnected by performing the following operation: 1. Stop the application that is using the optical disk drive. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon“ “ on the task bar. 3. Select the item to remove from the pop-up menu. 4. Remove the USB cable.
Troubleshooting Symptoms and Solutions Symptoms 1. Drive is not Solutions 1-1. The drive cable may be connected improperly. recognized by Verify the interface cable is connected properly. system. Disconnect and reconnect the drive. 1-2. The portable USB drive may not be configured properly. The drive gets its power from the USB interface. The use of non-powered hubs and/or daisy-chaining USB peripherals can keep the drive from getting enough power to function.
6. Cannot insert disc. 6-1. Check to see that the system is powered up. (The indicator LED light will blink on pressing the eject button on the drive.) 6-2. Press eject button to check if a media is inside the drive. 6-3. Power off the drive (or PC) and then power it on again. It will reset and allow the drive to return back to normal condition. 7. Cannot eject disc. 7-1. Check to see that the system is powered up. (The indicator LED light will blink on pressing the eject button on the drive.) 7-2.
Specifications NOTE: These specifications are provided by the manufacturer for information purposes only and do not constitute an extension of Dell's warranty to you. Dell's warranty is contained in the documentation that came with your system. Data transfer speed External(Host): USB 2.
Power supply Voltage Temperature Operating Relative Humidity Altitude +5 V +/-5 % ripple less than 100 mVp-p C (F) 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) Non-operating C (F) -30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F) Operating (No condensation) 15% to 85% Non-operating (No condensation, Power Off, without disc) 10% to 90% Operating m (ft) 0 m ~ 3,048 m MTBF: 150,000 power on hours (POH) Width 144 mm Depth 137.
Regulatory Regulatory Information Dell DVD-ROM Drive_DR316(DD-8DENH) 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.
