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... appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in the manual revision number. Product Name: Manual Version: Release Date: ASUS External CD-RW Drive (CRW-5224A-U) First Edition V1 E1134 December 2002 2 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in it, may not be registered trademarks...
... appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in the manual revision number. Product Name: Manual Version: Release Date: ASUS External CD-RW Drive (CRW-5224A-U) First Edition V1 E1134 December 2002 2 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual The product name and revision number are represented by the third digit in it, may not be registered trademarks...
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... Properties 20 Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device 21 CD-RW Drive Basics 22 Placing a Disc into the Drive 22 Ejecting a Disc from the Drive 23 Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole 24 Using Compact Discs 25 Cleaning a Disc 25 Handling a Disc 25 Technical Information 26 Environmental Specifications 26 Electrical and Audio Specifications 26 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 3
... Properties 20 Properly unplugging CRW-5224A-U device 21 CD-RW Drive Basics 22 Placing a Disc into the Drive 22 Ejecting a Disc from the Drive 23 Using the Emergency Eject Pinhole 24 Using Compact Discs 25 Cleaning a Disc 25 Handling a Disc 25 Technical Information 26 Environmental Specifications 26 Electrical and Audio Specifications 26 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 3
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... fields, televisions, or radios, where there is direct sunlight, high humidity, or damp condition. Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! Opening the drive may affect the performance of the drive. Do not attempt to laser radiation. 6 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
... fields, televisions, or radios, where there is direct sunlight, high humidity, or damp condition. Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! Opening the drive may affect the performance of the drive. Do not attempt to laser radiation. 6 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual
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... Traditional Chinese) • Multi-language quick installation poster • Bundled software CD - Win98SE USB 2.0 driver The above items are present and in retail boxes only. 8 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) drive package, check if all the following items are available in good...
... Traditional Chinese) • Multi-language quick installation poster • Bundled software CD - Win98SE USB 2.0 driver The above items are present and in retail boxes only. 8 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS External CD-RW (CRW-5224A-U) drive package, check if all the following items are available in good...
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... • Dimensions 155.6 (w) x 226 (d) x 50 (h) mm • Mass 1398 g (3.08 lbs) Refer to the section "Technical Information" on page 26 for buying the ASUS External (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! Read Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec - CD-RW Write Speed 24x, 16x, 12x, 10x, 8x, 4x, 2x - DAE Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec...
... • Dimensions 155.6 (w) x 226 (d) x 50 (h) mm • Mass 1398 g (3.08 lbs) Refer to the section "Technical Information" on page 26 for buying the ASUS External (CRW-5224A-U) Drive! Read Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec - CD-RW Write Speed 24x, 16x, 12x, 10x, 8x, 4x, 2x - DAE Speed 52x max (CAV)~7800 KB/Sec...
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... there are accentuated by the latest innovations in detail. If you can maximize the recording capability of the latest CD-RW drives. Features The ASUS CRW-5224A-U is based on the recording media. FlextraSpeed™ Technology The ASUS FlextraSpeed™ technology provides the optimum solution to the fact that allows automatic recording speed adjustment based on...
... there are accentuated by the latest innovations in detail. If you can maximize the recording capability of the latest CD-RW drives. Features The ASUS CRW-5224A-U is based on the recording media. FlextraSpeed™ Technology The ASUS FlextraSpeed™ technology provides the optimum solution to the fact that allows automatic recording speed adjustment based on...
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... the data buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to link the new data with sufficient data for other applications. This CD-RW drive technology allows continuous monitoring of the FlextraLink™ recording technology. FlextraLink™ Technology Solution Conventional Recording Data Data Data transfer slows down Write Data... a flexible strategy that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available for writing Buffer Memory Write process continues until there is complete ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 11
... the data buffer status during the write process. Once the available data drops to link the new data with sufficient data for other applications. This CD-RW drive technology allows continuous monitoring of the FlextraLink™ recording technology. FlextraLink™ Technology Solution Conventional Recording Data Data Data transfer slows down Write Data... a flexible strategy that your PC remains fully operational throughout the writing process, and available for writing Buffer Memory Write process continues until there is complete ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 11
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Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the External CD-RW drive, make sure that your drive. 16 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual The disc may break apart during use and cause potential body injury or damage to your computer system meets the following requirements. • IBM-compatible Pentium II - 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system • At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) Do not use damaged or warped disc in the CD-RW drive.
Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the External CD-RW drive, make sure that your drive. 16 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual The disc may break apart during use and cause potential body injury or damage to your computer system meets the following requirements. • IBM-compatible Pentium II - 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system • At least 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) Do not use damaged or warped disc in the CD-RW drive.
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...different countries or regions around the world. B series plug to a power source. Connect the adapter power cord to the USB 2.0 connector on your PC. 3. PC CD-RW drive Power outlet 5 Adapter Adapter power 4 cord and plug USB A series plug 2 Power switch USB 2.0 connector DC IN power connector USB B series plug 1 ... USB cord - If a plug does not fit in completely, try reversing it. DO NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 17 A series plug to the AC adapter. 5. Connect the adapter cable to DC IN power connector. 4.
...different countries or regions around the world. B series plug to a power source. Connect the adapter power cord to the USB 2.0 connector on your PC. 3. PC CD-RW drive Power outlet 5 Adapter Adapter power 4 cord and plug USB A series plug 2 Power switch USB 2.0 connector DC IN power connector USB B series plug 1 ... USB cord - If a plug does not fit in completely, try reversing it. DO NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 17 A series plug to the AC adapter. 5. Connect the adapter cable to DC IN power connector. 4.
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Press the eject button on the tray with the label side facing out. HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 22 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 2. When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the front of the drive to eject the tray. CD-RW Drive Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1.
Press the eject button on the tray with the label side facing out. HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 22 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 2. When the drive tray ejects out of the drive, place the disc on the front of the drive to eject the tray. CD-RW Drive Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1.
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... eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in the following instances: • supply of the drive allows you have turned off your CD-RW drive before ejecting the drive tray. You may also use a paper clip or any pointed rod small enough to eject the drive tray using the... disc. Make sure that came with the drive package. wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to avoid breaking the tray panel. 24 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 2. HORIZONTAL VERTICAL Do not force the tray open;
... eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in the following instances: • supply of the drive allows you have turned off your CD-RW drive before ejecting the drive tray. You may also use a paper clip or any pointed rod small enough to eject the drive tray using the... disc. Make sure that came with the drive package. wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to avoid breaking the tray panel. 24 ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 2. HORIZONTAL VERTICAL Do not force the tray open;
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Using Compact Discs Take note of the dust on a disc. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 25 These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your CD-RW drive. Handling a Disc Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface. Cleaning a Disc Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the instructions in this section when using compact discs.
Using Compact Discs Take note of the dust on a disc. ASUS CRW-5224A-U User's Manual 25 These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and your CD-RW drive. Handling a Disc Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface. Cleaning a Disc Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the instructions in this section when using compact discs.