Memorex MDW218 User Manual

Installation Guide
Connect data cable to USB port of a powered on computer. For
best read/write performance, connect to a USB 2.0 port.
Connect power cable to USB port of a powered on computer.
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After connecting the data cable, your computer should
automatically detect the connection and congure the device
for use. If it does not, nd the drive on the computer and double
click the icon and the conguration process should begin.
Eject
Disc Tray
Emergency Eject
Drive Status Indicator Light
System Requirements
• Intel Pentium IV or higher
• Recommended 512MB or higher RAM memory (256 MB minimum)
• Window® 98 (driver needed), Window® XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (no driver needed,
plug and play), Window® Server 2003, 2008, 2012 and R2 (no driver needed,
plug and play), Mac OS 8.6 up (8.6, 9, 10) (no driver needed, plug and play)
• An available USB 2.0 port for high speed performance (USB 1.1 minimum)
• Internet connection required for rmware downloads and updates
Drive Performance (Read/Write Speed):
• DVD+R / DVD-R: 8X(W) / 8X(W)
• DVD+D9 (Double Layer): 4X(W)
• DVD-D9 (Double Layer): 4X(W)
• DVD+RW / DVD-RW: 4X(W) / 4X(W)
• DVD-RAM: 5X(W)
• DVD-ROM: 8X(R)
• CDR: 24X(W)
• CD-RW: 4X(W)
• CD-ROM: 24X(R)
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Memorex MDW218 Specifications

General

Brand	Memorex
Model	MDW218
Category	CD/CDR Drive
Language	English

Summary

Installation Guide

System Requirements

Lists hardware and operating system requirements for the CD/DVD writer. Includes RAM, CPU, and OS compatibility.

Drive Performance Specifications

Details the read and write speeds for various disc formats like DVD+R, DVD-R, and CD-R.

Connection and Setup Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the device to a powered computer and initial configuration.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Disc Tray and Ejection Problems

Solutions for when the disc tray fails to open or ejects discs improperly.

Disc Reading and Data Access

Guidance for resolving issues where no data can be read from inserted discs.

Copyrights, Compliance, and Support

Copyrights and Media Copying

Information on copyright law and restrictions regarding copying music, movies, or software.

FCC Regulatory Information

Details on FCC warnings, compliance, and measures to correct radio interference.

Customer Support Contact

Provides contact details for customer service, product information, and parts inquiries.