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...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...169; 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. The product name and revision number are released for identification or explanation and to infringe. 2 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...169; 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. The product name and revision number are released for identification or explanation and to infringe. 2 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
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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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... or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable...
... or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable...
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Safety information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the drive! Installation notices Do not place this device under direct sunlight or in an unstable position, or on vibrating surfaces. Do not place this device in humid or damp places. Do not use or place this device near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios to laser radiation exposure. 6 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Opening the drive may result to avoid electronic interference that affects drive performance. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the drive.
Safety information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the drive! Installation notices Do not place this device under direct sunlight or in an unstable position, or on vibrating surfaces. Do not place this device in humid or damp places. Do not use or place this device near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios to laser radiation exposure. 6 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Opening the drive may result to avoid electronic interference that affects drive performance. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the drive.
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... accidentally sprayed any . • Prevent liquids and metal objects to get into the device immediately if they came from a cold environment, especially during cold seasons. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 7
... accidentally sprayed any . • Prevent liquids and metal objects to get into the device immediately if they came from a cold environment, especially during cold seasons. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 7
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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...; USB 2.0 driver) The above items are present and in retail boxes only. 8 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-2424V-U) drive 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...; USB 2.0 driver) The above items are present and in retail boxes only. 8 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-2424V-U) drive package, check if all the following items are available in good condition.
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ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 9 Thank you for detailed specifications. Product introduction Specifications The SCB-2424V-U has the following specifications. Speeds CD-R Write CD-RW Write CD Read DVD Read Random access time DVD CD Interface ...Packet Write 129.0 (w) x 142.0 (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! Welcome! To ensure proper installation and use of this drive, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual.
ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 9 Thank you for detailed specifications. Product introduction Specifications The SCB-2424V-U has the following specifications. Speeds CD-R Write CD-RW Write CD Read DVD Read Random access time DVD CD Interface ...Packet Write 129.0 (w) x 142.0 (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! Welcome! To ensure proper installation and use of this drive, read the instructions and other important information contained in this manual.
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Features The ASUS SCB-2424V-U is an External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive with the latest innovative technologies in CD recording. FlextraSpeed™ technology The ASUS FlextraSpeed™ technology provides the optimum solution to the level that require flexible speeds. The drive ...this technology that there are accentuated 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 can maximize the recording capability of the disc quality and recording capability. The following sections ...
Features The ASUS SCB-2424V-U is an External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive with the latest innovative technologies in CD recording. FlextraSpeed™ technology The ASUS FlextraSpeed™ technology provides the optimum solution to the level that require flexible speeds. The drive ...this technology that there are accentuated 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 can maximize the recording capability of the disc quality and recording capability. The following sections ...
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... Memory Recording with the data already written. waits until writing is repositioned to the data buffer, and the laser is complete ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 11 FlextraLink™ technology The ASUS FlextraLink™ technology provides a seamless combination of the data buffer status during the write process. This CD-RW drive technology...
... Memory Recording with the data already written. waits until writing is repositioned to the data buffer, and the laser is complete ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 11 FlextraLink™ technology The ASUS FlextraLink™ technology provides a seamless combination of the data buffer status during the write process. This CD-RW drive technology...
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.... The following illustration shows the Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) recording technology. 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. Speed 32x 24x 16x 12x 10x 8x 4x 0x Time Partial CAV 12 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive
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Left side panel 3 3. 5V Power port This port is ON, pressing this button opens the top cover. PLAY/SKIP button This button has two functions. Top cover 1 2 1. When power is for the AC adapter plug. When the drive is idle, press this button to skip to start playing a loaded audio disc from the first track. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 13 While in PLAY mode, pressing this button stops the disc in the PLAY mode, press this button to the next track on the disc. While in the drive. 2. STOP/OPEN button This button has two functions.
Left side panel 3 3. 5V Power port This port is ON, pressing this button opens the top cover. PLAY/SKIP button This button has two functions. Top cover 1 2 1. When power is for the AC adapter plug. When the drive is idle, press this button to skip to start playing a loaded audio disc from the first track. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 13 While in PLAY mode, pressing this button stops the disc in the PLAY mode, press this button to the next track on the disc. While in the drive. 2. STOP/OPEN button This button has two functions.
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... side panel 4 5 4. Headphone volume dial Controls the volume on a disc. Headphone port This port allows you to decrease the volume. 8. Rear panel U 6 7 8 6. Front panel 14 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive USB port This port connects the supplied USB plug and cable. Turn left turns on the drive. Power switch Turns the...
... side panel 4 5 4. Headphone volume dial Controls the volume on a disc. Headphone port This port allows you to decrease the volume. 8. Rear panel U 6 7 8 6. Front panel 14 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive USB port This port connects the supplied USB plug and cable. Turn left turns on the drive. Power switch Turns the...
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ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 15 For Notebook or PC: • IBM-compatible Intel® Pentium® II 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows® ... meets the following requirements. The disc may break during use damaged or warped disc in the drive. 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® ... meets the following requirements. The disc may break during use damaged or warped disc in the drive. Installation System requirements Before installing and using the SCB-2424V-U, make sure that your drive.
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.... All the cable plugs are slotted to fit the power outlet in , try reversing it. 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. A series plug into the DC IN...
.... All the cable plugs are slotted to fit the power outlet in , try reversing it. 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. A series plug into the DC IN...
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... cables between the drive and the notebook or PC are properly connected. 2. Select the recommended option to allow Windows® to search the driver. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 17 Click Next. 6. Installing the SCB-2424V-U driver For Windows® 98 SE users Windows 98® Second Edition users need to install the...
... cables between the drive and the notebook or PC are properly connected. 2. Select the recommended option to allow Windows® to search the driver. ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive 17 Click Next. 6. Installing the SCB-2424V-U driver For Windows® 98 SE users Windows 98® Second Edition users need to install the...
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Click Next. 10. Windows® automatically displays the location of the device driver appears on the system. 11. 8. The specific location of the driver and detects the driver file name, which has an INF extension. Click Next to start using the drive. 18 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Click OK. 9. After the driver installation is completed, click Finish to install the device drivers on the Add New Hardware Wizard window. Locate the folder "USB_RW_Driver" in the CD-ROM drive.
Click Next. 10. Windows® automatically displays the location of the device driver appears on the system. 11. 8. The specific location of the driver and detects the driver file name, which has an INF extension. Click Next to start using the drive. 18 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive Click OK. 9. After the driver installation is completed, click Finish to install the device drivers on the Add New Hardware Wizard window. Locate the folder "USB_RW_Driver" in the CD-ROM drive.
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... the progress of your system, a confirmation box appears. Click OK. Follow these steps to abort installation. 6. Press Stop if you want to install the driver: 1. 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...
... the progress of your system, a confirmation box appears. Click OK. Follow these steps to abort installation. 6. Press Stop if you want to install the driver: 1. 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. 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. Checking the drive in the system To make sure your desktop. 2. For Windows® OS: 1. Right-click My Computer icon on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive
On the pop-up menu, click Properties. 3. 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. Checking the drive in the system To make sure your desktop. 2. For Windows® OS: 1. Right-click My Computer icon on the operating system (OS) version. 20 ASUS SCB-2424V-U external slim combo drive
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Execute the System Profiler from the Apple Control Panels. 4. All types of devices attached to the Mac system are displayed on the Devices and Volumes tab. Look for a disc icon with the volume label 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 Turn ON the drive. 2. For Macintosh OS®: 1. Place a disc in the drive. The icon is usually added at the bottom of the disc placed in the drive. 3.
Execute the System Profiler from the Apple Control Panels. 4. All types of devices attached to the Mac system are displayed on the Devices and Volumes tab. Look for a disc icon with the volume label 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 Turn ON the drive. 2. For Macintosh OS®: 1. Place a disc in the drive. The icon is usually added at the bottom of the disc placed in the drive. 3.
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... or PC. Click Safely Remove. 3. 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 Close all files and applications using the drive. 1. Unplug the drive from the USB port. Mac OS® For Mac®...
... or PC. Click Safely Remove. 3. 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 Close all files and applications using the drive. 1. Unplug the drive from the USB port. Mac OS® For Mac®...