Samsung SW-248F User manual

1. Safety Precautions

Notational

Installation

While Operating

Other

2. Introduction

Front

Rear

3. Setup

Installing the CD-R/RW Drive

Connecting the Cables

Installing the CD Record Utility

Installing the Device Driver

Setting Up the Device Driver

4. Using the Drive

Using the CD-R/RW Drive

Storing and Cleaning Your Discs

Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory

System Requirements

5. Troubleshooting

Solving Recording Problems

Caution with errors

Solving Technical Problems

6. Specifications

Index

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Warning / Caution

Warning : This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters.

If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could

result.

Caution : This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters.

If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, damage to home or property

could result.

Notational

Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to

equipment.

Prohibited

Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble

Any change or modification not expressly approved by designated qualified personnel could void your

authority to operate this device.

Always make sure that the disc does not have a crack before use. If the disc has a crack (especially

around the center hole), it is recommended to make a copy immediately and use the copy instead.

When a cracked disc is used continuously, the size of the crack is likely to grow and this will eventually

result in irreparable damage to the disc.

Important to read and understand at all times.

Safety Precautions

Notational

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Place the drive on a level surface.

-Failure to do so may cause the device to fall onto a hard surface,

resulting in damage or malfunction.

Do not place the drive in direct sunlight.

void low- or high-temperature environments.

void high-humidity environments.

Safety Precautions

Installation

Safety Precautions

Installation

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Handle with caution to prevent damage from external shock.

Do not drop the drive, and protect it fromsevere shocks.

- It can damage the drive or cause it to malfunction.

Do not move the drive while in operation and do not attempt to open

the disc tray byforce.

Make sure to close all working programs before attempting to open the

tray and always usethe open/close button.

- Do not insert a pin into the emergency opening while in operation.

Do not use cracked, distorted or damaged discs.

- In particular, a disc with a crack on the inner tracks may break while in

use.

Safety Precautions

While Operating

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Never allow food particles or foreign substances to enter the drive

casing.

To protect against the risk of fire, do ot spill such liquids as

alcohol and benzene on the drive.

Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or modify the device

without express approval as directed in the manual.

- To reduce the risk of damage, electric shock, and fire,

Safety Precautions

Other

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1. Connector for stereo headphones with a 3.6 mm stereo mini-jack.

2. Headphone volume control.

3. Emergency eject hole. (if the compartment 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)

4. Indicator Light. (GREEN: Read RED: Record)

5. Eject button.

6. Disc compartment. (the compartment opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button)

Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Introduction

Front

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1. Two-pin digital audio output terminal for use with a sound or MPEG card supporting digital audio features.

2. Four-pin sound output terminal for use with a sound card. (refer to the sound card documentation for

further details)

3. Master/slave select terminal.

4. 40pin host E-IDE interface connector.

5. 4pin power terminal.

(A : +5V DC)

(B : +12V DC)

IntroductionIntroduction

Rear

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To install your CD-R/RW Drive in the PC, proceed as follows.

Installing the CD-R/RW Drive

Make sure that the PC is powered off and disconnected from any power source.

If necessary, attach a horizontal bracket to both sides of the drive.

Remove the cover from a free expansion slot and install the CD-R/RW drive, as shown in the illustration.

Connecting the Cables

Setup

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When using one E-IDE cable

Connect the cable to the SL (Slave) of the Master/Slave Select Terminal at the rear of the CD-R/RW

drive.

a: Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)

b: Hard Drive

c: MainBoard

When using two E-IDE cable

If there is only one CD-R/RW drive, select MA (Master).

a: Master Drive (Choose the MA Jumper) b: Hard Drive

c: MainBoard d: Primary 1

e: Secondly 1

Connecting the power cable

The 4-pin power cable from the internal power unit of your computer must be connected to the power

terminal on the rear of the CD-R/RW drive.

A - Cut Side

1+5V DC

2Ground

3Ground

4+12V DC

Note: An improperly connected power cable may cause trouble. Check the direction of the power connector

and the incline side of the CD-R/RW drive before connecting.

Connecting the E-IDE cable

Insert the IDE cable (40-pin), which is connected to the hard disk to the interface terminal.

(Place the red line of the cable close to the Pin 1.)

Setup

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Connect a jumper to the rear side of the CD-R/RW.

If the jumper is connected to MA (Master), it will work in the Master mode.

If the jumper is connected to SL (Slave), it will work in the Slave mode.

If the jumper is connected to CS (CSEL), you can control the device by using the host interface signal

CSEL. (In general, connection to MA is recommended.)

Connecting the audio cable from a sound card

Connect the 4-pin audio cable between the sound output terminal on the CD-R/RW drive and the audio

input terminal on the sound card.

For clearer sound, use a digital output terminal.(Available only for the CAID that supports digital output)

This may not be available for general sound cards.

If there is two CD-R/RW drive, select MA (Master) / SL (Slave).

a: Master Drive (Choose the MA Jumper) b: Slave Drive (Choose the SL Jumper)

c: Hard Drive d: MainBoard

e: Primary 1 f: Secondly 1

Installing a jumper on the master/slave select terminal

Setup

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