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Upgrading the Firmware Flash Memory

The product firmware can be upgraded by downloading the updated file from the
following Web site:

http:// www.samsungODD.com

www.samsungelectronics.com

System Requirements

Before you install the CD-R/RW drive, we strongly recommend that you check that
your setup meets the system requirements listed below.
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Description

Computer

Intel Pentium II (or higher), 64 MB of RAM (or higher)
with an E-IDE interface

Disk space

700 MB minimum

Windows version

Windows  98 / 2000 / ME or XP /
Windows NT 4.0 (or higher)

General DMA Installation Guide

Windows 98/Me

Important!

Please read the entire DMA installation guide before installing your CD-R/RW drive.

About DMA Installation

For stable writing performance at high speeds, Installation of DMA transfer mode for E-IDE
interface is strongly recommended.  We recommend DMA mode for fast writing.

DMA Setting

Before you install your CD-R/RW drive, we recommend to set DMA to enabled on your
PC system. See the following procedure to set DMA transfer mode in windows
oprerating system. (Windows 95 OSR2/98/ME)

Click on START

Click on Settings

Select Control Panel

Select the System Icon

Select the Device Manager panel 

in System Properties

Expand the CD-ROM icon

Select your CD-R/RW drive

Click on the Properties button

Click on the Settings tab

Check the DMA checkbox to enables DMA.

Click OK

Restart your PC

Windows 2000/XP

Select the DMA mode by selecting [Start > Setting > Control Panel > System >
Device Manager > IDEATA/ATAPI Controller > Default/Assistant IDE Channel
Advanced Information] 

Your CD-R/RW Drive

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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. Disc compartment. (the compartment opens and closes automatically

when you press the Eject button)

6. Eject button.

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.

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Summary of Contents for SW-252

Page 1: ...the disc it will probably develop more cracks and eventually cause irreparable damage 3 Do not use poor quality discs From unknown sources Without any copyright Scratched or damaged in any way CD R RW...

Page 2: ...8 ME Click on START Click on Settings Select Control Panel Select the System Icon Select the Device Manager panel in System Properties Expand the CD ROM icon Select your CD R RW drive Click on the Pro...

Page 3: ...ar of the CD R RW drive When using one E IDE cable When using two E IDE cable 2 If necessary attach a horizontal bracket to both sides of the drive Use of the brackets depends on your computer model y...

Page 4: ...er tab 5 Expand the CD ROM branch The SAMSUNG CD R RW SW device name is displayed 2 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install the utility Refer to the separate utility documentation f...

Page 5: ...connector If you have installed the appropriate player such as Microsoft Windows Media Player you can adjust the volume using the headphone volume control on the drive front panel If you select digita...

Page 6: ...oftware 4 Use image files when you record many small files If you use a lot of small size files for recording this may reduce the transaction rate of the PC Although Exaclink function is often run the...

Page 7: ...ing Solution The CD R RW drive is not recognized by MS DOS Reinstall the device driver or update it with the latest version by downloading it from the Samsung Web site www samsung ODD com www samsunge...

Page 8: ...0 POH Duty 25 ITEM SW 252 15 Problem When the MPEG software plays a Video CD the pictures are not regular and the running speed is too slow Adjust the size of the replay screen The Disc is not in mess...

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