Samsung SE-208AB User manual

Slim portable DVD Writer
user manual
SE-208AB
Record your memories

2_ RoHS and WEEE
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RoHS and WEEE
RoHS
Planet First logo
This logo shows consumers that Samsung
develops eco-friendly products and demonstrates
Samsung’s continuous eorts to develop eco-
friendly products.
RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment)
The RoHS, the environmental regulation announced by European Union,
restricts the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB,
and PBDE in products put on the market in the European Union after July 1,
2006.
WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates
that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger,
headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste
at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, separate these items from
other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this
product, or their local government oce, for details of where and how they
can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and
conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with
other commercial waste for disposal.

Safety precautions _3
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT TO READ AND UNDERSTAND AT ALL
TIMES
Warning
This symbol indicates explanations about extremely
dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and
handle the device the wrong way, this can cause serious
injury or death.
Caution
This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous
matters. If users ignore this symbol and handle the
device the wrong way, this can cause damage to the
product.
Important Important to read and understand at all times.
Caution Do not disassemble.
Note Note
IF A SOFTWARE PROGRAM IS TO BE BUNDLED WITH THE OPTICAL
DISC DRIVE PROVIDED BY SAMSUNG, THEN YOU MUST HAVE A
SEPARATE, VALID LICENSE FOR SUCH BUNDLED SOFTWARE WITH
RESPECT TO THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF
THE PRODUCT (SUCH AS A PERSONAL COMPUTER) CONTAINING
THE OPTICAL DISC DRIVE AND THE BUNDLED SOFTWARE AS ITS
COMPONENTS. OTHER THAN THOSE THIRD PARTY LICENSES
EXPRESSLY STATED TO BE INCLUDED, SAMSUNG PROVIDES NO
OTHER THIRD PARTY LICENSES, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND
ALL LIABILITY WITH RESPECT THERETO.
DURING INSTALLATION
Do not install the drive on the unstable
surface.

4_ Safety precautions
Do not place the drive in direct sunlight.
Avoid very low or high temperatures.
Avoid high humidity.
DURING OPERATION
Handle the drive carefully to prevent
damage from an external shock.
Do not drop the drive. Protect the drive
from severe shocks.
• If you do not protect it, this can cause
damage to the drive.

Safety precautions _5
Do not move the drive while in operation.
Do not attempt to open the disc tray by
force.
Make sure that you close all open
applications before you open the tray.
Always use the Eject button to open and
close the tray.
• Keep your hand away from the tray while
the drive is in operation.
This can result in damage to the product
or human body.
Do not use cracked, distorted or damaged
discs.
• A disc with a crack can break while you
use it, especially when the crack is near
the center of the disc.
• Before you use the disc, always make sure
that it does not have a crack. If the disc
has a crack, we recommend to make a
copy of the disc and use the copy. When
you continue to use a cracked disc, the
size of the crack will increase. This will
cause irreparable damage to the disc.
• Do not use low-quality discs (illegal,
scratched, damaged, etc.).
• If you use such discs, Samsung is not
responsible for the damage that this
can cause.
Do not put any heavy items on the drive.

6_ Safety precautions
OTHERS
Make sure that no foreign material enters
the drive casing.
To protect against fire, do not use any
flammable liquids such as alcohol or
benzene on the drive.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the
device without our approval.
• To reduce the risk of damage, electric
shock and fire.

Features _7
Features
EXTERIOR
Front
1 2 3
1. LED
2. Eject button
3. Emergency hole
Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Back
1
1. USB interface port
Components
• Slim portable DVD Writer
• Quick installation guide
• Application software & user manual CD
• USB Y-cable
• The type of accessories varies depending on a product model. Some
accessories are subject to change without notice.
• Software for Macintosh not included.
Features

8_ Features
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
OS
Microsoft Windows 2000(SP4) / XP(SP1.0 or above) /
Vista / 7
MAC OS X (10.4.6 or above)
CPU Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or above / Atom 1.6 GHz or above
RAM 512 MB or more (Windows 2000 / XP), 1 GB or more
(Windows Vista / 7)
Interface USB 2.0 interface connector
The drive will not always be able to achieve its maximum performance.
This depends on the PC system environment.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR USING THE AV
CONNECTIVITY FUNCTION
ITEM DESCRIPTION
OS Linux, WinCE
Device function Video, photo & music file playing function through a
USB interface
USB port current 1.4A or higher
FIRMWARE UPDATE
1. Go to www.samsung-ODD.com.
2. Click Firmware on the menu bar (in the upper right corner).
3. Click Firmware Downloads. Find your drive model and start the
download.

How to install _9
How to install
How to install
HOW TO INSTALL THE DRIVE
1. Connect the necessary cable, then switch on the drive.
• Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the drive.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your PC, TV, or other devices.
Connecting to the TV Connecting to the PC
3. Normal operation is not guaranteed if you use a USB hub or unspecified
cables.
4. PCs, TVs, and other devices with insucient USB bus power will not work
correctly if you use only one USB port.
To avoid this, connect the drive to 2 USB ports.
A: Extension cable (Option)
If your computer does not have a USB connector, install a USB interface
card.
A

10_ How to install
HOW TO CONFIRM USB 2.0
If your PC does not have a USB 2.0 port and you want to use the drive at its
highest speed, you must install a USB 2.0 adapter card. The drive can also
operate with USB 1.1, but at a lower speed. You can check the type of USB
2.0 adapter card for your PC as follows.
HOW TO INSTALL THE USB DRIVER
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select
Properties.
2. Click on the Hardware tab. Click the Device Manager button.
3. Look at the Universal Serial Bus Controller entry. If a yellow
exclamation point shows next to this entry, contact the manufacturer of
the USB card or PC.
Macintosh
1. Click on About This Mac.
2. Click on More Info….
3. Look at the Universal Serial Bus Controller entry. If a yellow
exclamation point shows next to this entry, contact the manufacturer of
the USB card or PC.