Samsung SN308 Users Manual

SAMSUNG SN-308 CD-RW/DVD ROM Drive User's Guide

The information below is provided by the supplier of the referenced device without independent verification by Dell and is subject to the restrictions and disclaimers noted below.

Introduction

Setup

Using the CD-RW/DVD ROM Drive

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Drive Connectors

Regulatory

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Restrictions and Disclaimers

The information contained in this document, including all instructions, cautions, and regulatory approvals and certifications, is provided by the supplier and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Dell cannot be responsible for damage caused as a result of either following or failing to follow these instructions.

All statements or claims regarding the properties, capabilities, speeds or qualifications of the part referenced in this document are made by the supplier and not by Dell. Dell specifically disclaims knowledge of the accuracy, completeness or substantiation for any such statements. All questions or comments relating to such statements or claims should be directed to the supplier.

FCC Compliance

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, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation 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.

Initial release: May, 2001

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Introduction: SAMSUNG SN-308 CD-RW/DVD ROM Drive

User's Guide

Manufacturer model name and number • Drive speed • Bus interface • Types of disc formats supported • Software support • Features • Configuration • Front View

Drive has capability of reading CD, DVD and writing CD-R and CD-RW media through the use of Standard sofware required to operate traditional CD, CD-RW and DVD Drives.

Manufacturer model name and number

SAMSUNG SN-308

Drive speed

Read :

DVD : 8X

CD-ROM : 24X

CD-RW : 8X

Write :

CD-R : 2X. 4X. 8X

CD-RW : 2X. 4X, 8X

Bus interface

ATAPI BUS(IDE)

Types of disc formats supported

DVD :

DVD-5 : single-sided, single -layer format (4.3 GB)

DVD-9 : single-sided, dual-layer format (~ 7.9 GB)

DVD-10 : double-sided, single-layer format (~ 8.7 GB)

DVD-18 : double-sided, dual-layer format (~ 15.9 GB)

DVD-R : V1.9

CD :

CD-DA

CD-ROM(Mode-1,2)

CD-ROM XA(Mode-2, Form-1,2)

Photo-CD(Single, Multi-Session)

VIDEO-CD ready

CD-I(FMV)

CD-Plus

CD Extra

CD-R(Read/Write)

CD-RW(Read/Write)

CD-TEXT

Software support

?Easy CD Creator Ver 4.04d10 or higher

?CLONE Ver 2.67 or higher

?Winon CD Ver 3.7 or higher

?Juggler Ver 3.0 or higher

Features

?Disc loading mechanism

This drive uses motor solenoid mechanism.

?3-way disc ejection

Eject button, Software and Emergency Eject Hole

?Average access time

DVD	120msec (1/3 stroke)
CD-R/RW	120msec (1/3 stroke)

?Audio capability

Audio capability follows the industry standard CD-Audio format.

?MPC3 compatibility

Compatible

Configuration

This CD-RW/DVD ROM drive should be used only in its current hardware and software configuration.

Front View

1.LED

This indicator lights green while data is being read.

2.Eject button

3.Emergency Eject Hole

If the disc tray does not open when you press the Eject button, insert a small, metal rod(an unwound paper clip for example) into this hole to eject the disc.

*This function should only be performed when the computer is powered OFF.

4.Disc Tray

The Disc Tray will be open a little when you press the Eject button. Then you should pull the Tray open completely.

*When you place a disc in the tray, make sure that the label on the disc is facing upwards.

Please read all restrictions and disclaimers.

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Setup: SAMSUNG SN-308 CD-RW/DVD ROM Drive User's

Guide

Dell Installed Drives • Drives Purchased Separately as Customer Kits

Note: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, unplug the computer system and wait 15 to 20 seconds for the standby power to dissipate before adding or removing any components from the system.

Dell Installed Drives

Dell performs the installation and setup on CD-RW/DVD ROM drives that are shipped as part of a system, including loading the appropriate device drivers when the operating system is installed. The drive is ready for use when you receive your system. No further installation or configuration is necessary.

Drives Purchased Separately as Customer Kits

Installing the Drive

?Install and configure the drive according to the instructions provided in the Dell documentation for your system.

Verify Drive Operation by playing an Audio CD

1.Insert an Audio CD into the CD Tray.

2.Press the CD Tray until the tray is closed completely.

3.Audio CD will start playing (If Audio CD does not start-up, see Troubleshooting section).

Note: If customer has an older version of the NT file called cdaudio.sys this older version will not play audio CD's and in some cases won't even read data CD's such as Kodak Photo CD's. In addition, if the customer has the "Autorun feature" turned off, the drive will not automatically start playing the CD.

Please read all restrictions and disclaimers.

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