MEDION AKOYA MD 60051 External USB DVD/CD-Writer User Manual

AKOYA MD 60051 External USB DVD/CD-Writer
User Manual

Notes on how to use these instructions

Please be sure to read these operating instructions carefully and follow all instructions given. The instructions will help you to operate the device reliably and help increase its service life. Always store these instructions near the device. Keep these operating instructions so that you can pass them on with the device if you sell it.
1.1. Warning symbols and key words used in these instructions

| DANGER!
Warning of immediate mortal danger!
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| WARNING!
Warning of possible risk of fatal injury and/or serious irreversible injuries!
| WARNING!
Warning of danger due to loud volume!
| CAUTION!
Warning of possible minor or moderate injuries!
| NOTICE!
Please follow the guidelines to avoid property damage!
Additional information on using the device!
| NOTICE!
Please follow the instructions in the operating instructions!

1.2. Proper use
This device is intended to be used with a PC or notebook for backing up data onto external storage media such as DVDs and CDs. The device is intended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use. The drive is not suitable for use with VDU workstations in accordance with §2 of the German VDU workstation regulation. Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use:

• Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment that we have not approved or supplied.
• Use only spare parts and accessories that we have supplied or approved.
• Heed all the information in these operating instructions, especially the safety information. Any other use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury or property damage.
• Do not use the device in extreme environmental conditions.

1.3. Declaration of conformity
Medion AG hereby declares that this product conforms to the following European requirements:

• R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Safety and maintenance

2.1. Operating safety

• This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or by those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed in its use by that person.
  Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this device.
  DANGER!
  Risk of suffocation!
  Packaging film can be swallowed or used improperly. Therefore, there is a risk of suffocation!
  **** Keep packaging material such as plastic film or plastic bags away from children.

• Never open the housing of the drive. This would invalidate the warranty and may render the drive unusable.

• Do not insert anything into the interior of the drive through the slots and openings. This could result in an electrical short circuit or even cause a fire.

• Do not use the device if it or the connecting cables are visibly damaged or if the device itself has been dropped.

2.2. Set-up location

• The drive is only to be operated in horizontal positions.
• Place and operate all the components on a stable, level and vibration-free surface in order to prevent the device from falling down.
• To avoid malfunction, keep the device away from moisture and avoid placing it in a dusty area, near sources of heat or in direct sunlight.
• Also observe the operating instructions for the PC or notebook to which you connect the device.
• Drives are extremely vulnerable to knocks and falls. Never drop the drive and never expose it to knocks or vibrations because this may result in damage. We accept no liability for this type of damage.
• Do not use the device outside.
• Do not place any objects on the cables as they may be damaged.
• Avoid exposing the device to water droplets or spray and do not place vases or anything containing water on or near to the device. Liquids penetrating the device may impair the electrical safety of the product.
• Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build-up within the device due to condensation. This can cause an electrical short circuit.
• After transporting the device wait until it has reached ambient temperature before switching it on.

2.3. Electromagnetic compatibility

• The voltages and interfaces used in the device correspond to safe low voltages as defined by EN 60950. Connections to other equipment should only be made via corresponding interfaces with safe low voltages in accordance with EN 60950.
• Keep the device at a distance of at least one metre from sources of high-frequency or magnetic interference (televisions, loudspeakers, mobile telephones, etc.) to avoid malfunctions and data loss.

2.4. Repairs

• The drive contains no parts that require repair or maintenance.
  WARNING!
  Risk of electric shock!
  There is a risk of electric shock if repairs are not carried out byqualified personnel!
  Never try to open or repair the product yourself!
  In the event of a fault, please contact the Service Centre or an approved repair specialist.

• Contact customer services if:
  – liquid has penetrated the device;
  – the device is not working properly;
  – the device has fallen or the housing is damaged.

2.5. Data backup
NOTICE!
Data loss!
Back up your data on external storage media before each update. We do not accept any liability for compensation claims arising from the loss of data or any consequential damages incurred.
2.6. Laser category
This device is classified as class 1 laser equipment as long as the housing of the device remains closed during operation. Please allow specialists to carry out any maintenance work. Please do not remove the cover of the drive as invisible laser radiation may escape if the cover is opened. Do not look directly into the laser beam, even when using optical instruments.
2.6.1. Service information for qualified specialists
This chapter is designed for qualified technical specialists. Please observe the instructions in the chapter “Safety and maintenance” and the following safety instructions:
NOTICE!
The product can contain laser equipment classified as laser class 1 to laser class 3b. The equipment meets the requirements for laser class 1 when the housing remains closed.

• The following should be observed when removing and/or opening this laser equipment: − By opening the housing, you will have access to laser equipment classified up to laser class 3b.
  − Do not look directly into the laser beam, even when using optical instruments.
  − Do not allow yourself to be exposed to the laser beam.
  − Avoid exposing your eyes or skin to the laser beam – either directly or through scattered laser radiation.

Package contents

Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact us within 14 days of purchase.
DANGER!
Risk of suffocation!
Packaging film can be swallowed or used improperly. Therefore, there is a risk of suffocation!
**** Keep packaging material such as plastic film or plastic bags away from children.
The product you have purchased includes:

• CD/DVD burner
• USB cable
• Manual
• Warranty documentation

3.1. System requirements

• PC/notebook with Microsoft® Windows® 10 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 7
• USB connection

Device view

4.1. Front

1. Discdrawer

2. Power light

3. Eject button

4. Emergency eject hole
   4.2. Rear

5. miniUSB connection

Using the device for the fi rst time

5.1. What are you permitted to copy?
NOTICE!
Insofar as you do not own the copyright or the permission of the copyright owner, any unauthorised reproduction of discs can represent an infringement of national or international law and can incur serious criminal penalties. If you are unsure of your rights please seek legal advice.
5.2. Connecting the cables

• Connect the miniUSB plug on the cable to the relevant connection on your external burner.
• Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
• Boot up your computer and wait until Windows® has fully loaded.
• The burner will be automatically recognised and connected up by the operating system.

5.3. Using the drive as a boot drive
The optical drive can be used to boot (start) an operating system.
** This requires you to make corresponding settings in the BIOS of the PC/notebook. Your external USB burner must be set here as the first boot device (before the hard drive). Also read the operating instructions for your PC/notebook.
5.4. How to load a disc:
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!**
The high speeds in the drive can cause defective media to break and damage your device. Damage caused by faulty media is not covered under warranty and repairs will be chargeable.

• Do not use scratched, broken, dirty or poor quality discs.
• Do not stick protective film or other stickers onto the discs because the adhesive could damage the surface of the disc and destroy your data.
• Inspect discs carefully before inserting them. If damage or dirt is visible, do not use these discs.

This optical drive uses a mount to hold the disc.
When inserting the disc ensure that it is pressed into the mount correctly and that it clicks into position there.

• Press the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the drawer.
• Insert the disc into the drawer with the label facing upwards and carefully press it down. The disc must audibly click into the mount.
• Carefully push the disc drawer back into the device until it audibly clicks into place.
  NOTICE!
  Some discs start automatically when they are inserted. This depends on the operating system and the corresponding settings.

5.5. Playing/reading discs
Your optical drive is capable of playing audio CDs, DVD films or data CDs/DVDs.
Once a disc has been loaded, a dialogue box opens containing various playback options.
Normally, there will be a number of different options available.
If the dialogue box does not open, there is always the option of accessing the optical drive via Explorer or the workstation.
Depending on the DVD/audio CD and the software installed, it may be necessary for you to open a suitable playback program.
5.5.1. How to remove a disc:

• Press the eject button on the optical drive to open the drawer.
• Remove the disc and store it in a CD case in a secure location.
  NOTICE!
  Do not attempt to remove the CD from the drive when the PC is accessing the disc. This can cause the system to crash.

5.6. Emergency release of a blocked disc
If the drawer no longer opens automatically, it can still be opened manually.

• Restart the computer, if the drawer is still blocked then proceed as described below.
• Close Windows® and switch off your computer.
• Insert a long pointed object (e.g. straightened paperclip) into the emergency release until you feel some resistance. A slight push now opens the drawer.
• Remove the disc.

Cleaning

NOTICE!
This device does not contain any parts that require servicing or cleaning.
In general, the device does not require cleaning. Make sure that the drive is kept clean.

• Always disconnect all cables before cleaning.
• Do not use solvents, corrosive agents or aerosol-based detergents to clean the device.
• Where required, clean the surface of the drive using a slightly moistened cloth.
• Do not use any cleaning discs or similar products that clean the lens of the laser.

Customer service

7.1. Troubleshooting
7.1.1. General information
Regularly running the Windows® “Defragmenting” and “ScanDisk” programs can eliminate sources of error and improve the performance of the system.
7.1.2. Find the cause
Malfunctions often occur for the simplest of reasons, but some can also be complex and require a lot of analysis.
7.1.3. Check cables and connections
Start by carefully checking all the cable connections. If the indicator lamps are not on ensure that the computer and all peripheral devices are connected to the power supply.
Turn off the computer and check all cable connections. If the computer is connected to peripheral devices, check all cable connections here too. Do not swap around the cables for the various devices, even if they look alike. The polarity of the various cables may be different. Once you have ensured that the power supply is working correctly and all connections are intact, then switch the computer back on.
7.2. Technical support
This drive has been thoroughly and successfully tested in our test laboratory with a wide variety of devices.
However, the drivers will need to be updated from time to time. This is because there may be compatibility problems with other components (programs, devices) which have not yet been tested. You can find driver updates and the latest information on your product on the Internet; the website address for our service portal can be found in the chapter “Legal notice”.
7.2.1. Do you need more help?
If the suggestions in the previous sections did not solve your problem please contact us. Tomake it easier for us to help you, please have the following information to hand:

• How is your computer configured?
• What peripheral devices do you use?
• What messages appear on the screen?
• What software were you using when the problem occurred?
• What steps have you already taken to try and rectify the problem?
• Please provide your customer number if you have one.

Disposal

PACKAGING
The product has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The packaging is made of materials that can be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
DEVICE
Do not dispose of the device in the household rubbish at the end of its service life. Please enquire about the options for environmentally friendly disposal.

Technical data

DVD±R: 8x
DVD-RW: 6x
DVD+RW: 8x
DVD+/-R DL: 6x
DVD-RAM: 5x
Interfaces USB| USB  2.0
Operating temperature:| 5°C – 40°C
Humidity| 15 – 85%
Storage temperature| -30°C – 60°C
Humidity| 10 – 90%

Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors.

General Warranty Conditions

10.1. General information
The warranty period is 24 months and begins on the day the product is purchased. The warranty covers all types of material and product damage that could occur during normal use.
Please keep your original proof of purchase in a safe place. The warranty provider reserves the right to refuse to confirm the status of the warranty or to carry out a repair under warranty if a valid proof of purchase cannot be produced.
If it is necessary to return your device for repair, please ensure that it is suitably packaged for transportation. Unless otherwise specified, you shall bear the costs for sending the device and the transport risk. The warranty provider does not assume any liability for additional materials sent with the product that do not belong to the original package contents supplied with the product.
Please enclose as much information as possible about the fault when sending the device to the warranty provider. In order to make a valid claim under warranty and before returning the device, please contact the Service Hotline operated by the warranty provider or the Service Portal. They will provide you with information on how to proceed further.
This warranty has no effect on your statutory warranty rights and is subject to the laws of the country in which the first purchase of the product was made by the end customer.
10.1.1. Scope
In the event of a fault on your product that is covered by this warranty, the warranty provider guarantees to repair or replace the product. The decision about whether to repair or replace the device is taken by the warranty provider. Therefore, the warranty provider can at its own discretion decide to replace a device submitted for repair under warranty with a refurbished device of the same quality.
No warranty is provided for batteries or rechargeable batteries or for consumable materials i.e. parts which have to be replaced at regular intervals during the normal use of the product e.g. video projector lamps.
A pixel error (permanently coloured, light or dark point in an image) is not generally considered a fault. Please refer to the information provided in the manual for this product for the precise number of permissible defects in the image.
The warranty provider gives no warranty for burnt-in images on plasma or LCD devices that result from the improper use of the device. Please refer to the information provided in the manual for this product for precise instructions on operating your plasma or LCD device. The warranty does not cover errors relating to the playback of data media that have been created in an incompatible format or as a result of using unsuitable software.
If it is discovered during the repair that the fault concerned is not covered under warranty, the warranty provider reserves the right to invoice the customer for the costs already incurred in the form of a flat-rate handling charge, as well as to charge the customer for the materials and labour required for the repair after submitting a cost estimate. You will be informed in advance as the customer about these repair charges; you are responsible for accepting or rejecting the repair process.
10.1.2. Exclusions
Malfunctions and damage to the device caused by external influences, accidental damage, improper use, changes made to the product, modifications, upgrades, the use of third-party parts, neglect, viruses or software faults, improper transport, improper packaging or loss during the return of the product are not covered by the warranty issued by the warranty provider.
The warranty will be invalidated if the fault to the device is caused by maintenance or repair carried out by someone other than a service partner authorized by the warranty provider. The warranty will also be invalidated if labels or serial numbers on the device or a component of the device have been modified or made illegible.
10.1.3. Service Hotline
Before sending the device to the warranty provider, you must contact us via the Service Hotline or the Service Portal. This ensures that you receive further information on how to make a valid claim under warranty.
The use of the hotline may be subject to a charge.
The Service Hotline should under no circumstances be considered a substitute for user training for software and hardware or reading the manual , nor does it provide support for third-party products.
10.2. Special warranty conditions for PC, notebook, pocket PC (PDA), devices with navigation functions (PNA), telephone devices, mobile telephones and devices with a memory function
Should any of the supplied options (e.g. memory cards, etc.) have a fault, you are entitled to a repair or replacement. The warranty covers material and labour costs for restoring the functionality of the product concerned. The warranty can be invalidated if any damage to the product itself or the supplied options results from the addition of any hardware to your product that is not produced or distributed by the warranty provider.
A limited warranty is provided for supplied software. This applies to a pre- installed operating system and also to supplied programs. For software supplied with the device by the warranty provider, a warranty is issued that any data media, e.g. discs and CD-ROMs on which the software is supplied, shall be free from faults in terms of their materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days following purchase. In the event of a faulty data medium being supplied, the warranty provider shall replace the faulty data medium free of charge; any further claims are excluded. Excluding the warranty for data media, all software is supplied without warranty. Furthermore, it is not warranted that this software shall function without interruption or errors or that it will meet your requirements. In the case of map material supplied for a device with navigation functions, no warranty is provided for its completeness.
It may be necessary to delete all data from the device in order to repair it. Please ensure that you have a backup copy for all of the data on the device before sending back the device. We expressly point out that the factory settings will be restored in the event of a repair. The warranty provider assumes no liability for the cost of a software configuration, lost revenue, loss of data or software, or other consequential damages.
10.3. Special warranty conditions for repair on site or replacement on site
If there is an entitlement to on-site repair or replacement, the specific warranty terms and conditions for on-site repair or replacement shall apply to your product. The following provisions must be ensured by you for carrying out repairs or replacements on site:

• Personnel from the warranty provider who arrive at your premises for the above-mentioned purpose must have unrestricted, safe and immediate access to the devices.
• Telecommunication facilities required by these personnel for the proper execution of your order, for testing and diagnostic purposes or for remedying faults must be provided by you at your own expense.
• You shall be personally responsible for restoring your own application software after completion of the service by the warranty provider.
• You shall be personally responsible for configuring and connecting any existing external devices after completion of the service by the warranty provider.
• The free cancellation period for repairs or replacements on site is at least 48 hours, thereafter we shall invoice you for any costs resulting from a late or missing cancellation.

Service Address

| 0333 3213106 (costs: local)
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| 01793715716
| Mo – Fr: 08:00 – 20:00
Sa – Su: 10:00 – 16:00
****| www.medion.co.uk
@| Please use the contact form at www.medion.com/contact

MSN 4005 9269

References

• MEDION.AT | Computer, Elektronik & Multimedia
• Startingpage | Medion UK
• MEDION Service
• MEDION.BE | Medion Laptops, PC’s & huishoudelijk
• MEDION Service
• MEDION Service
• MEDION Service
• MEDION Service
• MEDION Service
• MEDION.DE | Computer, Elektronik & Multimedia | MEDION.DE
• medion.dk
• Medion France
• MEDION.NL | Laptop, Tablet, PC, TV, & Huishoudelijk
• medionservice.de

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