Dell DR3 16 User Manual

Dell DR3 16 User Manual

External usb slim dvd-rom optical drive

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Optical Drive-DR3 16
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  • Page 1 Dell External USB Slim DVD-ROM Optical Drive-DR3 16 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2021 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective compa- nies.
  • Page 3 Contents a. Dell External USB Slim DVD-ROM Optical Drive-DR316 b. USB -cable (600 mm)
  • Page 4 Index Introduction Using the Drive Connectivity Troubleshooting Specifications Regulatory Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 5: Drive Description

    Introduction Drive Description This is a read only drive and reads CD and DVD media (Refer to Specification section for specific media types). This drive has a slim form factor. Special Features Of The Drive • USB 2.0 Interface (480 Mbps). •...
  • Page 6: Using The Drive

    Using the Drive Front Panel 1. Disc Tray The disc tray opens automatically when you press the eject button. When you place a disc in the tray, ensure that the label on the disc is facing up. If you are not loading or unloading a disc, the tray should remain closed.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1. USB port Connect to the USB port on the computer. Drive Operation: Inserting a Disc • Press the eject button. The disc tray will be ejected. • Place the disc in the center of the tray with the label side facing up. •...
  • Page 8: Emergency Eject

    NOTE: High-speed drives spin the disc at a high rotational speed. If a disc has printing on only half of the disc, or if there is a slight imbalance in the disc, the imbalance is greatly magnified by the high speed, causing the drive to vibrate or produce a fan-like noise.
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions • Do not move the drive suddenly from a cold place to warm one. Condensation may cause abnormal operation. • Remove the disc before moving the drive to prevent the possible damage to the disc. • Do not use the Emergency Eject feature except in case of a power outage. •...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Connectivity Installation These instructions apply to most computers. Before connection  Ensure your computer has an open USB port before connecting the drive to the computer.  Connecting the drive to the wrong interface port can cause it to malfunction. Follow the instructions when connecting the drive.
  • Page 11: Usage Of The Extended Cable

    Usage of the extended cable Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. The drive supports the plug and play function of Windows, and can be disconnected and reconnected by performing the following operation: 1. Stop the application that is using the optical disk drive. 2.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptoms and Solutions Symptoms Solutions Drive is not 1-1. The drive cable may be connected improperly. recognized by Verify the interface cable is connected properly. system. Disconnect and reconnect the drive. 1-2. The portable USB drive may not be configured properly. The drive gets its power from the USB interface.
  • Page 13 Cannot insert 6-1. Check to see that the system is powered up. (The indicator disc. LED light will blink on pressing the eject button on the drive.) 6-2. Press eject button to check if a media is inside the drive. 6-3.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: These specifications are provided by the manufacturer for information purposes only and do not constitute an extension of Dell's warranty to you. Dell's warranty is contained in the documentation that came with your system. External(Host): USB 2.0 (480Mbit/s)
  • Page 15 +5 V +/-5 % ripple less than 100 Power supply Voltage mVp-p Temperature Operating C (F) 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) Non-operating C (F) -30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F) Operating (No Relative Humidity 15% to 85% condensation) Non-operating (No condensation, Power Off,...
  • Page 16: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Regulatory Information Dell DVD-ROM Drive_DR316(DD-8DENH) complies with the FCC/CE rules and abides by worldwide regulatory compliance, engineering, and environmental affairs. Contacting Dell 1. Visit www.dell.com/support 2. Select your support category 3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

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