Drive Description; Special Features Of The Drive - Dell DW316 User Manual

Introduction:

Drive Description

This drive reads and writes to CD and DVD media (Refer to Specification section for specific media
types). This drive has a slim form factor.

Special Features Of the Drive

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USB 2.0 Interface (480 Mbits/s).
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Drawer load type, portable slim USB DVD +/-RW Drive.
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CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW/RAM/+R/+RW/+R DL/-R DL, M-DISC (DVD+R SL) read and write
compatible.
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CD Family and DVD-ROM read compatible.
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Large buffer memory 0.75 MB.
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Active OPC (Running OPC) "Optimum Power Controller" provides for more reliable writes.
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Supports UDF (Universal Disk Format) for easy writing to CD/DVD recordable and
rewritable discs.
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Improved Buffer Under Run Error handling through the Preventive function.
1. Continuously monitors the signal level during recording and adjusts the laser power to
compensate and ensure a flat signal.
2. Supports both 12 cm and 8 cm standard round-type disc.
3. PC USB powered, no AC adaptor needed.
4. Eject button to eject the disc when the optical drive is being connected and powered by
computer.
5. Emergency Eject hole to manually eject the disc in case of a drive failure or a power outage.