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
Available USB-A / USB-C™ port (dependent on your model type)
At least 2 GB of free hard disk space (10 GB recommended)
Internet connection for online warranty registration, software updates and downloads
Operating systems: Windows 10, 8 and 7
Mac:
PowerPC G5 or Intel Mac
Available USB-A / USB-C™ port (dependent on your model type)
Internet connection for online warranty registration, software updates and downloads
At least 2 GB of free hard disk space (10 GB recommended)
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher
Media standards (External Slimline CD/DVD Writer)
MDISC DVD R, DVD single/double layer, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-DA, CDROM, CD-ROM XA, CD
Extra, CD-I, Mixed-ModeCD, VideoCD, PhotoCD, CD TEXT, Bootable CD, Disc At Once, Session At Once, Track At
Once, Multi-Session.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. To achieve optimal performance from the Verbatim External
Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer your computer should be equipped with an USB 3.2 Gen 1
port. For maximum performance of the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer,
both computer system and software must support USB 3.2 Gen 1.
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.
Safely remove the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer via your
operating system (the “unplug or eject hardware” option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the cable
or power cable and before switching off the device. Failing to do so may result in data loss.
Do not drop the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer or expose it to
other kinds of sudden mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the drive.
The device should not be operated in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic radiation sources (loudspeakers,
mobile telephones etc.).
Due to the high data transfer rates, the cable length should not exceed 1 m. Error-free transmission cannot be
guaranteed for longer cables.
Operate the Verbatim drive only in a horizontal position, to prevent damage to the media or mechanical parts.
Operate the device only at temperatures ranging from 10 – 35 °C.
If the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray Writer is moved from a cool
environment to a warmer environment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before
operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the drive enclosure, which in turn may
cause the drive to malfunction.
Do not place liquids or drinks on the Verbatim External Slimline CD/DVD Writer / External Slimline Blu-ray
Writer. When liquids are spilled and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will damage
the drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.
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