Page 2 - Copyrights/Disclaimer
2 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Copyrights/Disclaimer Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may bereproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into anylanguage in any...
Page 3 - Contents
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 3 Contents Copyrights/Disclaimer ....................................................... 2 Notices ................................................................................ 4 ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 5 Safety Informa...
Page 4 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; The use of shielded cables for connection of the; Canadian Department of Communications Statement
4 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including inte...
Page 5 - ASUS Contact Information; Technical Support
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 5 ASUS Contact Information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: [email protected] Technical Support MB/Optical Drives (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (En...
Page 6 - Safety Information; Installation Notices
6 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUSExternal Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-2408-D) Drive! Installation Notices Do not attempt to disassemble orrepair the drive. Opening the drivemay result to laser radiationexposure. Do not...
Page 7 - Using the Device; Do not attempt to disassemble the drive.; Conventions used in this guide; NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 7 Using the Device • Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than thosespecified in this manual may result to hazardous radiation exposure. • Do not attempt to disassemble the drive. • Do not move the device from a cold to a warm or hot environment.Drastic c...
Page 8 - Package Contents; Power adapter and plug
8 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Package Contents Upon opening your ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-2408-D)drive package, check if all the following items are present and in goodcondition. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailerimmediately. • ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-...
Page 9 - Product Introduction; Specifications; FlextraSpeed; Technology; Technology
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 9 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM(SCB-2408-D) Drive! To ensure proper installation and use of this device, read the instructionsand other important information contained in this manual. Product Introduction Specifications The SCB-2408-D ...
Page 10 - Features; FlextraLink; FlextraSpeedTM Technology; FlextraLinkTM Technology
10 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Features The ASUS SCB-2408-D is an External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive with24x CD-Write, 12x CD-ReWrite, 24x CD-Read and 8x DVD-Readcapabilities. The drive complies with the Universal Serial Bus 2.0(USB 2.0) and IEEE 1394 specifications and comes equipped with thelatest ...
Page 11 - Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) Recording Technology; Partial CAV
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 11 The diagram below shows the advantage of the FlextraLink™ recording technology. FlextraLink™ Technology Solution Data transferslows down BufferMemory Write processcontinues Write Data Data Data transfer slowerthan write process Bad disc results Data BufferMemoryEmpty D...
Page 12 - This jack is for the AC adaptor power cable.
12 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Top Cover Panel 1 2 1. STOP/OPEN Button This button has two functions. Pressing this button when power is ONopens the top cover. While in PLAY mode, pressing this button stopsplaying the disc loaded in the drive. 2. PLAY/SKIP Button This button has two functions. If th...
Page 13 - Right Side Panel; This jack allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.; Headphone Volume Dial; A standard high performance serial bus interface for computers.; Rear Panel
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 13 Right Side Panel 6. Headphone Jack This jack allows you to connect a headphone with a stereo mini-plug. 7. Headphone Volume Dial To adjust volume of headphone connected, turn dial to the left todecrease volume; turn to the right to increase volume. 8. IEEE 1394 connect...
Page 14 - Installation; System Requirements; IBM-compatible Pentium
14 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the SCB-2408-D, make sure that yourcomputer system meets the following requirements. For Notebook or PC: • IBM-compatible Pentium ® II - 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system • At le...
Page 15 - Connecting the Drive Cables; Connect the USB cord - B series plug to the drive USB 2.0 connector
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 15 All the cable plugs are slotted so that they fit in only oneorientation. If a plug does not fit in completely, try reversingit. DO NOT use too much force when fitting the cable plugs. Power plug types may vary in different countries or regionsaround the world. Connecti...
Page 16 - Using the Power Adapter and Plug; Installation and Use
16 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Using the Power Adapter and Plug The power adapter and plug adapter enables the user to plug-in the driveto any power source in different regions around the world. The following describe the steps of using the power adapter and plugadapter kit: The power adapter comes ...
Page 17 - Removing the plug adapter; To remove the plug adapter, push the clip-lock to the direction
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 17 2. Each plug adapter is slotted to fit into the power adapter. Make sure the flat parallel prongs on the power adapter is in flat position beforeinserting any plug adapter. 3. Insert the plug adapter into power adapter until it locks properly in place. Removing the plu...
Page 18 - For Windows 98SE; users; are properly connected.; can
18 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Installing the SCB-2408-D driver For Windows 98SE TM users Windows 98 Second Edition users need to install the SCB-2408-D devicedriver for the notebook or PC to recognize the new hardware installed. Adevice driver is the software program that makes a device work on ano...
Page 20 - For Macintosh OS 9.X systems; Insert the bundled software CD in the CD drive of your Mac.; Open the folder “ASUS MSC Driver Installer”.
20 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Installing the SCB-2408-D driver For Macintosh OS 9.X systems Mac OS 9.x system users need to install the SCB-2408-D device driver forthe Mac to recognize the new hardware installed. Follow these steps to install the SCB-2408-D driver: 1. Start-up Mac. 2. Insert the bu...
Page 21 - Checking the Drive in the System
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 21 Checking the Drive in the System To make sure the SCB-2408-D drive is recognized by the computer, followthese steps to check the computer. For Windows OS: 1. Right-click My Computer icon on your desktop. 2. On the pop-up menu, click Properties. 3. Click the Device Mana...
Page 22 - Execute the System Profiler; from the Apple Control Panels.; Click on the Devices and; Look for an additional disc icon
22 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual For Macintosh OS: 1. If necessary, turn ON the drive. 2. Place a disc in the SCB-2408-D drive. 3. Execute the System Profiler from the Apple Control Panels. 4. Click on the Devices and Volumes tab. All types ofdevices attached to the Macsystem are displayed on thistab....
Page 24 - Drive Basics; Placing a Disc into the Drive
24 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Drive Basics Placing a Disc into the Drive 1. Press the stop/open button on the top cover panel of the drive to open the top cover. 2. When the top cover opens, carefully lift the top cover fully upward.
Page 25 - top cover locks in place.; Ejecting a Disc from the Drive; Carefully remove the disc from the drive.
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 25 4. Close the top cover by gently pressing the cover downwards until the top cover locks in place. Ejecting a Disc from the Drive 1. Press the open/stop button on the top cover panel of the drive to open the top cover. 2. Carefully remove the disc from the drive. 3. Clo...
Page 26 - Using the Emergency Manual Eject Bar; the drive malfunctions
26 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Using the Emergency Manual Eject Bar The emergency manual eject bar at the bottom panel of the drive allowsyou to manually open the top cover and remove a disc from the drive inthe following instances: • supply of power to the computer is cut due to electrical power ou...
Page 27 - Using Compact Discs; Cleaning a Disc; Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface.
ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual 27 Using Compact Discs Take note of the instructions in this section when using compact discs.These instructions will help you avoid damaging the discs and yourCD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Cleaning a Disc Spray the disc with compressed air for about five seconds to get rid of the...
Page 28 - Technical Information; Environmental Specifications
28 ASUS SCB-2408-D User Manual Technical Information Environmental Specifications Temperature Operation: 5°C < to < 45°C Storage: - 20°C to < 60°C Humidity Operation: 8% to 80% non-condensing Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing Vibration Operation: 0.25G peak at 5 ~ 500 Hz Storage: 1.5G peak ...
Page 31 - ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (
3 SCB-2408-D ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.( ) 150 886-2-2894-3447886-2-2890-7798 [email protected] 0800-093-456 AM 9:00 PM 9:00 AM 9:00 PM 6:00 886-2-2890-7698 http://taiwan.asus.com.tw/ ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL ( ) 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA+1-510-608-4555 [email protected] +1-502-933-871...
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Page 37 - F l e x t r a S p e e d; ( F l e x i b l e a n d S t r a t e g i c W r i t i n g S p e e d
9 SCB-2408-D SCB-2408-D 24 12 24 8 DVD-ROM USB 2.0 IEEE1394 CD FlextraSpeed TM FlextraLink TM P-CAV FlextraSpeed TM 5 0 / (OPC) F l e x t r a S p e e d T M ( F l e x i b l e a n d S t r a t e g i c W r i t i n g S p e e d Technology) FlextraSpeed TM
Page 38 - F l e x i b l e a n d S t r a t e g i c; F l e x t r a L i n k; F l e x t r a L i n k
10 SCB-2408-D FlextraLink TM F l e x t r a L i n k T M F l e x i b l e a n d S t r a t e g i c Writing Technology B u f f e r U n d e r r u n 1 % FlextraLink TM F l e x t r a L i n k T M Write Data Data Data Data Write Data Write Data Data Data Write Data FlextraLink TM F l e x t r a L i n k T M Fle...
Page 46 - Windows 98SE
18 SCB-2408-D Windows 98SE Windows 98SE SCB-2408-D 1. 2. 3. 4. 6 . Windows 98SE TM - - 7 . I N F 5 .
Page 49 - Windows
21 SCB-2408-D SCB-2408-D Windows 1. 2. 3. 4 . CD-ROM ASUS SCB-2408-D
