External CD DVD +/-RW Drive USB 3.0 Type C Portable CD/DVD Player Burner Reader Writer Optical CD ROM Disk Drive for Laptop Desktop PC iMac MacBook Pro/Air Windows 11/10/8/7/XP Linux Mac OS

ORIGBELIE External CD/DVD Reader and Burner

Abandoning optical drives allows computer manufacturers to create thinner and more compact laptops. Most of the new notebooks on the market now do not built-in CD-ROM drive, and some only have a limited number of USB ports. In order to make laptops thinner and have higher transmission speeds, some even only have Type C ports. But we may have a large collection of 90s CDs, and we want to put them in a laptop to feel the nostalgia or insert a DVD collection to watch movies. Or, you may just need a CD/DVD drive for emergencies, such as data transfer, system backup, etc.

Fortunately, We have already done all the work for you. This multi-function 2 in 1 USB A/USB C data cable external USB 3.0 disc drive that we launched is not only a CD/DVD reader, but also it has the function of CD/DVD burner. This will allow you to have more budget to buy the latest laptops that are comfortable, smooth, and have powerful processors and graphics cards.

THESE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING - This dvd rw drive can only start its job after it is connected to a laptop or a desktop, so it is not compatible with TVs, cars, trucks, projectors, tablets, iPads, phones, PS4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, surface (some models), etc. In addition, it is compatible with Windows11/10/8/7/XP/Vista, Mac OS and Linux. Not compatible with Chrome OS, Ubuntu system and Blu-ray disc.

With this USB external CD/DVD RW Drive, you can read movies DVDs, play music CDs, burn and rip discs, copy photos, install software/games/system, backup data and more. And just slips easily into your travel bag, perfect companion for DVD lovers, using everywhere.

Some things to note about this USB 3.0 CD ROM external drive

1.The dvd drive should be connected with USB port on laptop rather than connect with USB HUB. In addition, please connect the item with USB port behind of computer host if you use a desktop.

2.Ensure CDs is placed well and not scratched. The raised fixing post in the middle of the CD drive tray has three spring buckles. You need to gently press the CD disc into the spring buckles to secure the disc.

3.Make sure your computer's CD/DVD driver is intact before using an external optical drive. The computer operating system comes with a CD/DVD driver. If the program is damaged or removed, the CD/DVD driver needs to be updated or reinstalled.

4.Setting the DVD Region to USA on the "DVD RW Drive" - Properties - click Hardware Tab - click Properties button - then choose country Region (USA is 1) and click OK to apply. Note: You are only allowed to change the region code 4-5 times.

5.It's better to use the 5V charger/power bank to increase the power if your devices don't have enough power to support the external drive.

6.Insert the external optical drive into the computer. After the Windows system recognizes the optical drive, the "DVD RW Drive" icon will be displayed. The Mac OS computer will not display the device icon until the disc is placed in the optical drive and the disc is read successfully.

7.WINDOWS 11 needs a media player (such as VLC ) and a network connection.

8.Computers often do not natively support DVD movie playing, so a third-party media player (such as VLC) must be downloaded and installed to watch DVDs using this CD/DVD player. You can download and install a playing/burning software you like. You can also refer to the following software:

DVD player software: Any Media Player, Any DVD; Burning software for Windows operating systems: InfraRecorder, Ones, Express Disc Burner; Burning software for Mac OS: Burn for mac; Burning software for Linux OS/Unix OS: K3b (KDE Burn Baby Burn)

9.Because the video formats of most computers and mobile phones are not compatible with DVD, you need third-party software to convert the file format to a format that can be displayed on the disc, otherwise, even if you burn the file to a disc, it will not work.

10.The Mac OS system comes with a burning function:

Connect the optical drive and put the disc into it - click "File" on the top menu bar - click on the new "Burn Folder" - drag the files to be burned into the "Burn Folder" - click "Burn to Disc" - and then You can eject the disc. But one thing to note is that Mac OS computers can only burn blank discs, and a disc can only be burned once.

11.For the Mac OS, you need to eject the disc through the Mac OS command. At this time, pressing the eject key of the external optical drive will not work.

Tips

1.Internal laser light source may be harmful to the eyes of the face, please do not look directly.

2.Do not have the machine on a strong magnetic object nearby.

3.Keep the machines steady on the desktop, do not put it unstable items.

4.Do not put the machines on the vulnerable to squeeze place, to ensure normal machine use.

5.Data transfer speed is also affected by computer and system environment.

6.Do not support TV / car / truck / projector / tablet / iPad / smartphone / PS 5 / Xbox / Nintendo Switch / Chromebook / Surface (some models) / Ubuntu system / blu ray disk.