Dell DR316 User Manual

Dell External USB Slim DVD-ROM

Optical Drive-DR316

User’s Guide

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2021-01 Rev. A00

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.

• Supports both 12 cm and 8 cm standard round-type disc.

• PC USB powered, no AC adapter needed.

• Eject button to eject the disc when the optical drive is powered by computer.

• Emergency Eject hole to manually eject the disc in case of a drive failure or a

power outage.