Sony AD-7740H Operation Manual

AD-7740H User’s guide

Laser Safety Information

This drive employs a laser. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this device when connected due to the possibility of eye damage.

Caution

The use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified here may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

AD-7740H User’s guide

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the EU and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product

Laser Specification

Semiconductor Laser: 121mW, 780-788nm; 109mW, 652-663nm

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AD-7740H User’s guide

Part Names and Functions

1. Front Panel

This panel prevents dust from entering the Optiarc Writer and opens automatically when the Load/Eject button is pushed.

2. Busy Indicator

This indicator lights during data read and write operation.

3. Load/Eject Button

This button is pressed to eject or retract the disc tray when the power is on.

4. Emergency Eject Hole

Use to remove the disc from the DVD Writer if the electrical eject is disabled by software or if power failure occurs.

(see „Emergency Eject“ for details)

Installation & Configuration

The drive configures itself independently through the connector.

Note: Not all computer hardware supports the intended automatic configuration. If the device is not supported the computer may not boot up normally. In such case the drive’s firmware must by changed by qualified personnel. Or you may have to update your chipset drivers/firmware.

Installing in a host computer

Please note that this drive is designed for usage in portable computer. Thus it has standardized dimensions and conne ctor. If the slimline drive is not targeted for a standard S-ATA slimline system, additional adapters must be procured from an appropriate expert trader.

1. Turn off the computer, other peripherals and unplug all the cords and cables. Then remove the computer cover, face plate, mounting clips, and keeper bracket. Refer to the operation guide that came with your computer for help with this step.

2. Slide the slimline drive into the computer in such a way that you are able to connect the intended plug.

3. Connect the intended plug with the socket on the back of the slimline drive.

4. Slide the drive into the computer and fix it in the computer cabinet with appropriate screws. To avoid damage to the drive make sure screws do not go beyond 1.5 mm into the Optiarc Writer’s cabinet.

5. Reassemble the computer and close the housing cover. Refer to the operation guide that came with the computer for help with this step.

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