Do I need to download software to use my new Samsung SE- 218CB Portable DVD Writer? I put the disc in that came with it and nothing happened. Now I can't get it to eject to try a cd or dvd to see if it even works. It says it is compatible with Mac, but now that I'm looking at the box, the disk only contains software download for Windows. Any suggestions?
MacBook Air
No you don't and that disc probably has only Windows files on it. All you have to do is connect it to a USB port and it is ready to use. To see if the drive is actually seen by your Mac open Disk Utility, It is in the Utilities folder in your Applications folder, and the drive should be listed on the left hand side.
If you want an icon on the desktop when you insert a CD or DVD disc you make that change in the Finders Preferences on the General Tab.
And for it to show in the Sidebar of a Finder window check this option.
Mrs. Lane wrote:
Do I need to download software to use my new Samsung SE- 218CB Portable DVD Writer? I put the disc in that came with it and nothing happened. Now I can't get it to eject to try a cd or dvd to see if it even works. It says it is compatible with Mac, but now that I'm looking at the box, the disk only contains software download for Windows. Any suggestions?
I had to use a paperclip to open it to get the original install disk out, then put in a movie dvd, plugged it back in and it worked fine. Thanks for everyone's input. My First Graders and I thank you.
the inexpensive LG ones work very well and are Mac compatible, have one
Also the Apple Superdrive
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD564ZM/A/apple-usb-superdrive
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You are very welcome
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