USER MANUAL External Slimline CD/DVD Writer External Slimline Blu-ray Writer 1
EN Dear user Welcome to the installation of your Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer. Before installing the drive, please read through the following points regarding its compatibility with your system. Please note: this manual is a general manual which is used for several Verbatim products. Product pictures shown in this manual may differ from the device you bought. Contents of the box Please check the contents of the box.
EN Table of Contents General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Precautionary measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Hardware installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN General information Reliable performance of the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer cannot be guaranteed for configurations that do not meet the following requirements: Hardware Requirements To use the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer, you must have a computer with the following minimum requirements: PC: • Intel / AMD CPU 1.6 GHz or faster • USB 3.0- or USB 2.
EN Minimum system requirements for Blu-ray playback • Blu-ray compliant video card and drivers with HDCP support • Nvidia 8600 series and up • ATI 2600 series and up • CPU 3.
EN Precautionary measures To ensure that your Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer functions properly, please take note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and damage the drive.
EN Hardware Installation External Slimline CD/DVD Writer 1. 2. 2 1 Connect the USB Y-cable to the interface port of your computer. For most computers, power through the data transfer port alone will be sufficient. Connect the USB interface cable to the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer. (1) USB - power (optional) (2) USB - data transfer External Slimline Blu-ray Writer 1. 2. 2 1 Connect the USB Y-cable to the interface port of your computer.
EN Driver Installation Under Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Mac OS X a separate driver is not required. The drivers will be installed automatically by the operating system after plugging in the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer into the USB port of your computer. Allocation of the drive letter to the Verbatim drive (PC) After successfully completing the installation of the Verbatim drive a new drive letter is assigned automatically.
EN Installation of the application software Software Installation PC (Windows only) To record blank media, you must first install the Recording Software. We recommend using the software which has been provided with your drive. 1. To install the application software, insert the "Application & Manuals" DVD. 2. Click on "StartPC.exe" in the main directory of the DVD. The Verbatim start menu opens. 3. Click on "Software" button. 4. The installation starts now.
EN Using the Drive How to Use the Discs ATTENTION: When using CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD R/RW or Blu-ray discs, do not attach any stickers or labels to the discs. Using discs with labels attached not only causes read and write errors, but data on the disc may be lost due to damage to the disc itself. Load the disc 1. Press the eject button. 2. Place the disc on the disc tray. NOTE: When using a 8 cm CD/DVD, place it in the small round depression. The recording side of the disc should be down.
EN Special Instructions before Writing a CD / DVD / BD (Blu-ray discs only Verbatim External Blu-ray Writer) • You should realize that writing CD/DVDs/BDs is principally a sensitive data transmission procedure which can be disrupted by even the smallest mechanical disturbance. • Never clean the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer with a commercially available CD or a CD-ROM cleaning set. This can damage the drive.
EN Emergency Eject This drive has a function that allows the CD/DVD/BD to be ejected manually if this becomes necessary in an emergency such as failure of the drive or a power outage. Follow the following procedures in such a case. Don’t use this feature except in an emergency. 1. Turn the power to OFF. 2. Insert a fine tipped object into the small hole above the eject button. The front door pops open and the disk tray comes partway out. 3.
EN Trouble shooting - General problems If you still have problems getting your Verbatim drive to function properly despite having installed it correctly, then please check the following items: Hardware requirements • Does your system meets the hardware requirements (see page 4)? Connecting the Verbatim device • Is the cable connected correctly to your computer and the Verbatim device? Check whether the cable is plugged in correctly.
2 YEAR WARR ANT Y EN Warranty We thank you for purchasing this Verbatim product and hope you will enjoy using it. In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we suggest reading the quick install guide, instruction manual and any additional electronic and or printed manuals. When problems occur we have a database with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on our Verbatim website (www. verbatim.com), please check this site before you contact the helpdesk.
Limited Warranty Terms Verbatim GmbH warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. This warranty excludes batteries. If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, it will be replaced at no cost to you. You may return it with your original cash register receipt to the place of purchase or contact Verbatim.
