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... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Manual updates are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 2 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Products and corporate names appearing in the manual revision number. E1683 First Edition V1 July...
... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Manual updates are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. 2 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Products and corporate names appearing in the manual revision number. E1683 First Edition V1 July...
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Contents Notices 4 ASUS contact information 5 Safety information 6 Installation notices 6 Using the device 7 Conventions used in this guide 7 Package contents 8 ...side panel 14 Rear panel 14 Front panel 14 Installation 15 System requirements 15 Connecting the drive cables 16 Installing the SCB-2424V-U driver 17 Checking the drive in the system 20 Unplugging the drive 22 Drive basics 23 Placing a disc into ... 26 Handling a disc 26 Technical information 27 Environmental specifications 27 Electrical and audio specifications 27 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 3
Contents Notices 4 ASUS contact information 5 Safety information 6 Installation notices 6 Using the device 7 Conventions used in this guide 7 Package contents 8 ...side panel 14 Rear panel 14 Front panel 14 Installation 15 System requirements 15 Connecting the drive cables 16 Installing the SCB-2424V-U driver 17 Checking the drive in the system 20 Unplugging the drive 22 Drive basics 23 Placing a disc into ... 26 Handling a disc 26 Technical information 27 Environmental specifications 27 Electrical and audio specifications 27 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 3
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... device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive The use of the monitor to the graphics card is required to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
... device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive The use of the monitor to the graphics card is required to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
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Opening the drive may result to disassemble or repair the drive. Do not place this device near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios to avoid electronic interference that affects drive performance. Safety information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the drive! Do not attempt to laser radiation exposure. 6 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Do not use or place this device under direct sunlight or in an unstable position, or on vibrating surfaces. Installation notices Do not place this device in humid or damp places.
Opening the drive may result to disassemble or repair the drive. Do not place this device near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios to avoid electronic interference that affects drive performance. Safety information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the drive! Do not attempt to laser radiation exposure. 6 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Do not use or place this device under direct sunlight or in an unstable position, or on vibrating surfaces. Installation notices Do not place this device in humid or damp places.
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... prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 7 Safety information Using the device • Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this manual may...
... prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 7 Safety information Using the device • Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this manual may...
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... package, check if all the following items are available in good condition. Package contents Upon opening your retailer immediately. • ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive (SCB-2424V-U) • USB 2.0 cable • Power adapter • User guide (English and Traditional Chinese) • Multi-language quick installation poster • Bundled software CD...
... package, check if all the following items are available in good condition. Package contents Upon opening your retailer immediately. • ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive (SCB-2424V-U) • USB 2.0 cable • Power adapter • User guide (English and Traditional Chinese) • Multi-language quick installation poster • Bundled software CD...
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....0 (d) x 16.0 mm (h) 250 g Refer to the section "Technical information" on page 27 for buying the ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-2424V-U) Drive! Product introduction Specifications The SCB-2424V-U has the following specifications. Thank you for detailed specifications. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 9 To ensure proper installation and use of this drive, read the...
....0 (d) x 16.0 mm (h) 250 g Refer to the section "Technical information" on page 27 for buying the ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-2424V-U) Drive! Product introduction Specifications The SCB-2424V-U has the following specifications. Thank you for detailed specifications. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 9 To ensure proper installation and use of this drive, read the...
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...discs. The drive employs this problem by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive If you use a high quality recording disc, you use a low quality disc, the drive speed ...recording technology including FlextraSpeedTM, FlextraLinkTM, and P-CAV (Partial Constant Angular Velocity). Features The ASUS SCB-2424V-U is most appropriate for the disc, still optimizing the disc recording capability. ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives are low and high quality recording media, various...
...discs. The drive employs this problem by spindle air, thus prolonging the drive motor's life and ensuring high-quality recording. 10 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive If you use a high quality recording disc, you use a low quality disc, the drive speed ...recording technology including FlextraSpeedTM, FlextraLinkTM, and P-CAV (Partial Constant Angular Velocity). Features The ASUS SCB-2424V-U is most appropriate for the disc, still optimizing the disc recording capability. ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives are low and high quality recording media, various...
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... 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 SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 11 FlextraLink™ uses minimal system resources so that prevents buffer underrun problems caused by an empty data buffer.
... 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 SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 11 FlextraLink™ uses minimal system resources so that prevents buffer underrun problems caused by an empty data buffer.
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... the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) and Constant Linear Velocity (CLV) recording technologies. Speed 32x 24x 16x 12x 10x 8x 4x 0x Time Partial CAV 12 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive The following illustration shows the Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) recording technology. Unlike Zone Constant Linear Velocity (Z-CLV) recording, no links...
... the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) and Constant Linear Velocity (CLV) recording technologies. Speed 32x 24x 16x 12x 10x 8x 4x 0x Time Partial CAV 12 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive The following illustration shows the Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) recording technology. Unlike Zone Constant Linear Velocity (Z-CLV) recording, no links...
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PLAY/SKIP button This button has two functions. Left side panel 3 3. 5V Power port This port is idle, press this button to skip to start playing a loaded audio disc from the first track. While in PLAY mode, pressing this button opens the top cover. STOP/OPEN button This button has two functions. When power is ON, pressing this button stops the disc in the PLAY mode, press this button to the next track on the disc. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 13 While in the drive. 2. When the drive is for the AC adapter plug. Top cover 1 2 1.
PLAY/SKIP button This button has two functions. Left side panel 3 3. 5V Power port This port is idle, press this button to skip to start playing a loaded audio disc from the first track. While in PLAY mode, pressing this button opens the top cover. STOP/OPEN button This button has two functions. When power is ON, pressing this button stops the disc in the PLAY mode, press this button to the next track on the disc. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 13 While in the drive. 2. When the drive is for the AC adapter plug. Top cover 1 2 1.
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Move the switch to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 7. Front panel 14 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Power/Read/Write indicator This LED flashes green when • the drive is turned ON • the drive is reading data ...
Move the switch to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 7. Front panel 14 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Power/Read/Write indicator This LED flashes green when • the drive is turned ON • the drive is reading data ...
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Installation System requirements Before installing and using the SCB-2424V-U, make sure that your drive. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 15 For Notebook or PC: • IBM-compatible Intel® Pentium® II 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows® ...
Installation System requirements Before installing and using the SCB-2424V-U, make sure that your drive. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 15 For Notebook or PC: • IBM-compatible Intel® Pentium® II 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows® ...
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... fit the power outlet in your area. Insert the USB cord - Insert the USB cord - Notebook or PC Power adapter plug SCB-2424V-U USB 2.0 cable and plug DC IN socket 16 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive If necessary, use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. DO NOT use an adapter plug...
... fit the power outlet in your area. Insert the USB cord - Insert the USB cord - Notebook or PC Power adapter plug SCB-2424V-U USB 2.0 cable and plug DC IN socket 16 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive If necessary, use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. DO NOT use an adapter plug...
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...drive of the driver. Click Next. 7. Turn on the drive. 5. Turn on the notebook or PC. 3. Click Browse to search the driver. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 17 The OS automatically detects a new hardware after restarting. Click Next. 6. A device driver is a software program that makes... work on the system before using the drive. Follow these steps to install the SCB-2424V-U driver on an operating system (OS). Specify the location of your notebook or PC. 4. Installing the SCB-2424V-U driver For Windows® 98 SE users Windows 98® Second Edition users...
...drive of the driver. Click Next. 7. Turn on the drive. 5. Turn on the notebook or PC. 3. Click Browse to search the driver. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 17 The OS automatically detects a new hardware after restarting. Click Next. 6. A device driver is a software program that makes... work on the system before using the drive. Follow these steps to install the SCB-2424V-U driver on an operating system (OS). Specify the location of your notebook or PC. 4. Installing the SCB-2424V-U driver For Windows® 98 SE users Windows 98® Second Edition users...
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Windows® automatically displays the location of the device driver appears on the system. 11. Click Next to start using the drive. 18 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive After the driver installation is completed, click Finish to install the device drivers on the Add New Hardware Wizard window. Click Next. 10. The specific location of the driver and detects the driver file name, which has an INF extension. Click OK. 9. Locate the folder "USB_RW_Driver" in the CD-ROM drive. 8.
Windows® automatically displays the location of the device driver appears on the system. 11. Click Next to start using the drive. 18 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive After the driver installation is completed, click Finish to install the device drivers on the Add New Hardware Wizard window. Click Next. 10. The specific location of the driver and detects the driver file name, which has an INF extension. Click OK. 9. Locate the folder "USB_RW_Driver" in the CD-ROM drive. 8.
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... OK. Press Stop if you want to install the driver: 1. Insert the bundled software CD in your Mac®. 2. Follow these steps to abort installation. 6. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 19 For Mac OS® Mac OS® users need to install the driver for the Mac® to recognize the...
... OK. Press Stop if you want to install the driver: 1. Insert the bundled software CD in your Mac®. 2. Follow these steps to abort installation. 6. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 19 For Mac OS® Mac OS® users need to install the driver for the Mac® to recognize the...
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On the pop-up menu, click Properties. 3. Right-click My Computer icon on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Double-click on the system properties window. 4. Click the Device Manager tab on CD-ROM from the list. Screen displays may vary depending on your computer recognizes the drive, follow these steps to check the computer. For Windows® OS: 1. Checking the drive in the system To make sure your desktop. 2.
On the pop-up menu, click Properties. 3. Right-click My Computer icon on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Double-click on the system properties window. 4. Click the Device Manager tab on CD-ROM from the list. Screen displays may vary depending on your computer recognizes the drive, follow these steps to check the computer. For Windows® OS: 1. Checking the drive in the system To make sure your desktop. 2.
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The icon is usually added at the bottom of the list and is displayed with the USB device symbol. Click on this tab. 5. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 21 For Macintosh OS®: 1. Place a disc in the drive. All types of the disc placed in the drive. 3. Look for a disc icon with the volume label of devices attached to the Mac system are displayed on the Devices and Volumes tab. Turn ON the drive. 2. Execute the System Profiler from the Apple Control Panels. 4.
The icon is usually added at the bottom of the list and is displayed with the USB device symbol. Click on this tab. 5. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 21 For Macintosh OS®: 1. Place a disc in the drive. All types of the disc placed in the drive. 3. Look for a disc icon with the volume label of devices attached to the Mac system are displayed on the Devices and Volumes tab. Turn ON the drive. 2. Execute the System Profiler from the Apple Control Panels. 4.
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... drive from the USB port. Left-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in use may damage the data files and/or the drive. 22 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Unplug the connector from the USB port when this pop-up window appears. Windows® OS 1. Click OK.
... drive from the USB port. Left-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in use may damage the data files and/or the drive. 22 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Unplug the connector from the USB port when this pop-up window appears. Windows® OS 1. Click OK.