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.

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. 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
Emergency Eject instructions below.

Rear Panel

NOTE:

when the eject button is pressed.

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.

During some drive activities, the drive will not allow the tray to open even

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 damaged, broken, scratched, or deformed disc.

• Keep the disc tray closed when the drive is not in use.

NOTE:

printing on only half of the disc, or if there is a slight
imbalance is greatly magnified by the high speed, causing the drive to vibrate or
produce a fan
and do not indicate a problem with the drive.

NOTE:

High-speed drives spin the disc at a high rotational speed. If a disc has

imbalance in the disc, the

-like noise. These effects are inherent in the high-speed technology

Emergency Eject

The procedure described below can be used to remove a disc from the drive if the eject button is
disabled by software or if a power failure occurs.

1. Power off the computer.

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.

Do not insert more than 20 mm (0.79 in) in depth.
Inserting more than 20 mm (0.79 in) may damage the drive.

Cleaning Media

If dust or fingerprints get on the disc, wipe it with a soft cloth from the center to the edge.

CAUTION: Do not use benzene, paint thinner, record cleaner, solvent or

static repellent. This can damage the disc.

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.

• Do not interrupt the electric power while the drive is operating.

• Do not attempt to open the cover. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified
service personnel for service.

• While the drive is operating, do not move or shake the drive, since it can damage
the disc.

• Please pay attention to handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices; you may use
anti-static products such as wrist, heel straps, and mats to protect your body
from electrostatic.

• Please do not connect the extension cable by any means other than specified.

• The drive is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without

supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with drive.

Cleaning the Drive

Cleaning the inside of the drive is not recommended.

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.

The drive turns on when it is connected to your computer.

2. Confirm that the drive is detected by the computer.

Usage of the extended cable

NOTE:

Do not remove USB cable when the busy indicator on the drive blinks, or
during computer start up.

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 Solutions

1. Drive is not

recognized by

system.

2. Cannot read or

play disc.

1-1. The drive cable may be connected improperly.

Verify the interface cable is connected properly.

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. Try

plugging the drive directly into the USB port on the computer.

2-1. If the disc is dirty (fingerprints, etc.), clean it with a non-

abrasive cloth from the disc center hole to the outside.

2-2. If the disc is scratched and warped, do not insert it into the

drive.

2-3. If the disc is inserted upside-down, reinsert it using the

proper orientation.

2-4. If the drive is not recognized, refer to section 1 above.

2-5. Check to see that the necessary software applications are

installed correctly.

3. Certain types of
discs do not

play.

4. Drive activity

indicator does

not light up.

5. Drive will not
read at

maximum

speed.

3-1. This drive only supports discs with the formats indicated in

the Specifications section. It cannot read the data on discs

with other formats. Check the format of the disc.

4-1. The drive cable may be connected improperly. Verify the

interface cable is connected properly. Disconnect and

reconnect the drive.

4-2. 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.

Try plugging the drive directly into the USB port on the

computer.

5-1. Ensure that the disc is clean and free of scratches.

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. If a media is stuck in the drive, please power off the drive (or

PC) then power on it again. Under normal condition, it will re­set and allows normal operation of the drive to resume.

7-3. Use Emergency Eject instructions to eject a disc. Please refer

to the Using the Drive section.

7-4. If the system is capable of booting into an operating system,

attempt to issue an eject command from within the operating

system

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

System Interface

Supported disc
formats

Data transfer speed

Read

documentation that came with your system.

External(Host): USB 2.0 (480Mbit/s)
Internal(Drive): T13 ATA/ATAPI-8,
MMC-6, INF-8090i v8

DVD-ROM(Single/Dual), DVD-RW,
DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R
Double layer, DVD-R Dual layer,
DVD- RAM, M-Disc (DVD+R SL), CD­Digital Audio & CD-Extra, CD-Plus,
CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA-Ready,
CD-I FMV, CD-TEXT, CD-Bridge, CD­R, CD-RW, Photo-CD (Single & Multi­Session), Video CD

CD

Read CD-R/RW/ROM 24 x max. CAV

Digital Audio Extraction
(DAE)

24 x max. CAV

DVD

Read DVD-ROM (Single
Layer / Dual or Double

8 x max. CAV

Layer)

Read DVD-R/-RW/-R Dual
layer

Read DVD+R/+RW/+R
Double Layer

8 x max. CAV

8 x max. CAV

Read M-Disc (DVD+R SL) 8 x max. CAV

Read DVD-RAM 6 x max. CAV

Power
Consumption

Typical

Stand-by (Sleep) 110 mA
Continuous Read 700 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

Temperature Operating C (F) 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)

Non-operating C (F) -30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F)

+5 V +/-5 % ripple less than 100
mVp-p

Relative Humidity

Altitude Operating m (ft) 0 m ~ 3,048 m

MTBF: 150,000 power on hours (POH)

Dimensions and
weight

Width 144 mm

Depth 137.5 mm

Height 14 mm

Weight About 220 g

Operating (No
condensation)

Non-operating (No
condensation, Power Off,
without disc)

15% to 85%

10% to 90%

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.