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Windows operation, Linux operation, Compatible media – Kanguru QS Slim DVDRW User Manual

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Windows Operation

Setting up your Kanguru QS Slim

The Kanguru QS Slim DVDRW does not require any drivers for

Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7. These operating systems have built-in

drivers that support the Kanguru QS Slim DVDRW. Simply connect

your Kanguru QS Slim to your PC and Windows will automatically

detect the new hardware and install the appropriate driver.

Burning CDs/DVDs

Current Windows operating systems come with the ability to burn

CD and DVDs through Windows Explorer. Please refer to Microsoft

Windows’ documentation for instructions on burning CDs and DVDs.

Removing your Kanguru QS Slim

Be sure to follow these safe removal procedures. Failure to do so may

result in data corruption.

1. Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar.
2. Select the USB Mass Storage Device with the corresponding

drive letter for your Kanguru QS Slim from the popup menu.

3. A message will appear informing you that it is safe to remove the

device. You can now disconnect the USB cable.

If you receive a message that the device cannot be removed, close any

programs or windows that may be accessing the device and then try to

safely remove it again.

Linux Operation

Setting up your Kanguru QS Slim

Most Linux operating systems have a built-in driver to support the

Kanguru QS Slim. Simply plug in the Kanguru QS Slim DVDRW to

your computer and your operating system will automatically detect the

new hardware and install the appropriate driver. An icon will show up

on your desktop when a CD or DVD is inserted into the drive.

Note: The CD/DVD icon will only appear on your desktop when a CD

or DVD is inserted in the drive. You will not see a CD/DVD icon on

your desktop if there’s no CD or DVD present.

Burning CDs/DVDs

The Kanguru QS Slim does not come bundled with Linux compatible

software. However there are many free, 3rd party burning programs

available for Linux. We recommend K3B Burning Tool burning

software.

Removing your Kanguru QS Slim

To properly remove the device from your computer, you need to first

eject any disc in the drive. Your system may freeze up or give you an

error message if you remove the device without properly stopping it

first.

To remove your Kanguru QS Slim, drag the CD/DVD icon from

your desktop to the trash bin. This will safely eject the disc from your

system. Once the disc has been removed you can safely disconnect the

USB Cable.

Compatible Media

The QS Slim reads and writes several CD and DVD Recordable formats,

including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R. The drives write to DVD-R/

RW and DVD+/R/RW GENERAL PURPOSE media. It will not write to

DVD-R Authoring media.

Kanguru Solutions recommends the following brands of media:

• DVD+R: Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Ricoh, Philips

• DVD+RW: Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Ricoh, Philips

• DVD-R: Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Maxell, TDK, Philips

• DVD-RW Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, TDK, Philips

• CD-R 40X: Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Maxell, Philips

• CD-R 4-32X: Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Ricoh, Maxell,

Philips

• CD-RW (74 min) 24X: Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Philips

Please note that even among the media manufacturers listed above, some media

may exist that is not compatible.

Mac Operation

Setting up your Kanguru QS Slim

Mac OS X has a built-in driver to support the Kanguru QS Slim.

Simply plug in the Kanguru QS Slim DVDRW to your computer and

your operating system will automatically detect the new hardware and

install the appropriate driver. A CD/DVD icon will appear on your

desktop when a CD or DVD is inserted into the drive.

Note: The CD/DVD icon will only appear on your desktop when a CD

or DVD is inserted in the drive. You will not see a CD/DVD icon on

your desktop if the QS Slim is connected but there is no disc present.

Burning CDs/DVDs

The Kanguru QS Slim does not come bundled with Mac compatible

software. However there are many free, 3rd party burning programs

available for Mac. We recommend using Burn! burning software with

the Kanguru QS Slim.

Removing your Kanguru QS Slim

To properly remove the device from your computer, you need to first

eject any disc in the drive. Your system may freeze up or give you an

error message if you remove the device without properly stopping it

first.

To remove your Kanguru QS Slim, click and drag the CD/DVD icon

from your desktop to the trashcan . This will safely eject the disc

from your system. Once the disc has been removed you can safely

disconnect the USB Cable. If there is no disc in drive, there won’t be a

CD/DVD icon on your desktop. In this case you can simply disconnect

the USB cable.