Kanguru QS Slim User Manual
User Guide
Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved.
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NOTICES AND INFORMATION
Please be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru QS Slim DVDRW Drive
Copyright © 2009 Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved.
Windows 2000®, Windows ME®, Windows XP®, and Windows Vista
TM
and Windows 7TM are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. All other brands or product names are trademarks of their
respective companies or organizations.
Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses
incurred while using this product. The user himself is responsible for the copyright laws, and is fully
responsible for any illegal actions taken.
Customer Service
To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical
Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.
Legal notice
In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions
offers no refunds for its products. Kanguru Solutions makes no warranty or representation, expressed,
implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and
all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru Solutions reserves the right to revise or update its products,
software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Export Law Compliance
Regardless of any disclosure made to Kanguru Solutions pertaining to the ultimate destination of the
specific Kanguru product, you warrant that you will not export, directly or indirectly, any Kanguru
product without first obtaining the approval of Kanguru Solutions and the appropriate export license
from the Department of Commerce or other agency of the United States Government. Kanguru
Solutions has a wide range of products and each product family has different license requirements
relative to exports.
FCC Compliance Statements
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the Distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Notices and Information .........................................................................................2
1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents ...................................................................................... 4
1.2 Minimum System Requirements ............................................................4
1.3 Technical Specifications ............................................................................5
1.4 Compatible Media .................................................................................... 5
1.5 Parts and Functions ..................................................................................6
2. Operation ......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Windows Operation .................................................................................. 8
2.2 Mac Operation .......................................................................................... 9
2.3 Linux Operation ...................................................................................... 10
3. Using LightScribeTM ...................................................................... 11
4. Cleaning and Maintenance........................................................... 15
5. FAQ ............................................................................................... 15
6. Warranty ....................................................................................... 16
7. Tech Support.................................................................................. 16
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Introduction
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kanguru QS Slim DVDRW with LightScribeTM from Kanguru
Solutions!
The Kanguru QS Slim is a portable USB 2.0 DVDRW drive that allows you to burn and play your
DVDs and CDs on the go. Simply plug the drive into an available USB port to instantly add a
DVDRW drive to your desktop, laptop or netbook. Its unique, built-in USB cable and slim design
allow you to take your drive with you anywhere. The Kanguru QS Slim is simply the most portable
DVDRW drive available.
The QS Slim supports LightScribeTM. LightScribe is an innovative technology that laser-etches labels
directly onto the surface of LightScribe compatible CDs and DVDs, allowing you to create beautiful,
custom labels for your media library.
Main Features
√ Compact, lightweight design for easy portability
√ Bus-powered, no external power needed (for most computers)
√ Built-in USB cable
√ Supports LightScribe
TM
(requires LightScribe system software)
√ Easy plug and play connectivity
√ USB Mass Storage Device class compatible
√ USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
1.1 Package Contents
Please check the contents of your package and make sure that all of the following items have been
included. If any of the following items are missing, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical
Support at 508-376-4245 ext.2 and your replacement parts will be shipped to you ASAP.
• Kanguru QS Slim DVDRW drive
• USB to power cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Nero burning software (Windows only)
1.2 Minimum System Requirements
Hardware:
√ Pentium II 133MHz processor or faster
√ 64MB System RAM or higher
√ Available USB 2.0 port
Operating Systems:
√ Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7
√ Mac OS X 10.x and above
√ Linux Kernel 2.4 and 2.6
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Technical Specifications
1.3 Technical Specifications
Model Number U2-DVDRW-SL
Model QS Slim
Interface USB 2.0
Format Dual Format (DVD+/-R/RW)
Burning Speeds
DVD+/-R: 8X
DVD +/-RW: 8X
DVD+/-R DL: 6X
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 4x
Supported Formats
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW,
CD-ROM
LightScribeTM Support Yes
Buffer Under Run Protection Yes
Buffer Size 1MB
Access Times DVD 160ms; CD 140ms
OS Compatibility
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Mac OS X 10.x and above
Linux Kernel 2.4 and 2.6
Weight 0.7 lbs.
Dimensions 5.5” x 5.25” x 0.75”
1.4 Compatible Media
The QS Slim reads and writes several CD and DVD Recordable formats, including CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-RW, and DVD-R. The drives write to DVD-R/RW and DVD+/R/RW GENERAL PURPOSE
media. It will not write to DVD-R Authoring media.
Kanguru Solutions recommends the following brands of media:
• DVD+R Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Ricoh, Philips
• DVD+RW Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Ricoh, Philips
• DVD-R Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Maxell, TDK, Philips
• DVD-RW Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, TDK, Philips
• CD-R (74 min or 80 min) 40X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Maxell, Philips
• CD-R 4-32X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Ricoh, Maxell, Philips
• CD-RW (74 min) 24X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Philips
Please note that even among the media manufacturers listed above, some media may exist that is not
compatible.
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1.5 Parts and Functions
Front View
Rear View
Side View
Parts and Functions
Housing
DiscTray Indicator Light Tray Eject Button
USB Cable
Power Port
USB CableCable Release Switch
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