Page 2 - Copyrights/Disclaimer
2 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s 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 a...
Page 3 - Contents
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 3 Contents Copyrights/Disclaimer ....................................................... 2 FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 4 ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 5 Safety Information .........
Page 4 - Federal Communications Commission Statement; The use of shielded cables for connection of the; Canadian Department of Communications Statement
4 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual FCC/CDC Statements 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 i...
Page 5 - ASUS Contact Information; Technical Support
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s 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/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English)...
Page 6 - Safety Information; Installation Notices
6 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual Safety Information Observe the following precautions before installing and using the ASUSExternal Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-1608-D) Drive! Installation Notices Do not attempt to disassemble orrepair the drive. Opening the drivemay result to exposure to laserradiation. D...
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-1608-D User’s 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...
Page 8 - Package Contents; Power adapter and plug
8 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual Package Contents Upon opening your ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM (SCB-1608-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/DV...
Page 9 - Product Introduction; Specifications; FlextraSpeed; Technology; Technology
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 9 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM(SCB-1608-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-1608-...
Page 10 - Features; FlextraLink; FlextraSpeedTM Technology; The ASUS
10 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual Features The ASUS SCB-1608-D is an External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive with16x CD-Write, 10x 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 thelates...
Page 11 - FlextraLinkTM Technology; FlextraLinkTM Technology Solution
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 11 FlextraLink™ Technology The ASUS FlextraLink™ technology provides a seamless combination of flexibility and ultra-reliable recording quality. FlextraLink™ incorporates a flexible strategy that prevents buffer underrunproblems caused by an empty data buffer. This CD-R...
Page 12 - Partial CAV; Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) Recording Technology
12 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual Partial CAV Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) Recording Technology The Partial Constant Angular Velocity (P-CAV) recording method is acombination of the Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) and Constant LinearVelocity (CLV) recording technologies. In CAV recording...
Page 13 - This jack is for the AC adaptor power cable.
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 13 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 ...
Page 14 - 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
14 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 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 conne...
Page 15 - Installation; System Requirements; IBM-compatible Pentium
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 15 Installation System Requirements Before installing and using the External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive,make sure that your computer system meets the following requirements. For Notebook or PC: • IBM-compatible Pentium ® II - 333 MHz or higher PC • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP...
Page 16 - Connecting the Drive Cables
16 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 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. Connec...
Page 17 - For Windows 98SE; are properly connected.; can automatically
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 17 For Windows 98SE TM users: Installing the SCB-1608-D driver Windows 98 Second Edition users need to install the SCB-1608-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 ...
Page 19 - Insert the bundled software CD in the CD drive of your Mac.; Open the folder “ASUS MSC Driver Installer”.
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 19 For Macintosh OS 9.X systems:Installing the SCB-1608-D driver Mac OS 9.x system users need to install the SCB-1608-D device driver forthe Mac to recognize the new hardware installed. Follow these steps to install the SCB-1608-D driver: 1. Start-up Mac. 2. Insert the ...
Page 20 - Checking the drive in the System
20 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual Checking the drive in the System To make sure the SCB-1608-D external drive is recognized by thecomputer, follow these 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 ...
Page 21 - Execute the System Profiler; from the Apple Control Panels.; Click on the Devices and; Look for an additional disc icon
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 21 For Macintosh OS: 1. If necessary, turn ON the drive. 2. Place a disc in the SCB-1608-D external 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 ...
Page 23 - Placing a Disc into the Drive
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 23 External Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM 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 24 - top cover locks in place.; Ejecting a Disc from the Drive; Carefully remove the disc from the drive.
24 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 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. C...
Page 25 - Using the Emergency Manual Eject Bar; the drive malfunctions
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 25 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 ...
Page 26 - Using Compact Discs; Cleaning a Disc; Hold a disc by the edges. Do not touch the disc surface.
26 ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 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 t...
Page 27 - Technical Information; Environmental Specifications
ASUS SCB-1608-D User’s Manual 27 Technical Information Environmental Specifications Temperature Operation: 5°C < to < 40°C Storage: - 20°C to < 60°C Humidity Operation: 5% to 80% non-condensing Storage: 5% to 90% non-condensing Vibration Operation: 0.25G peak at 5 ~ 500 Hz Storage: 1.5G pea...
Page 31 - ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (
3 SCB-1608-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...
Page 34 - ICON
Page 37 - (Flexible and Strategic Writing Speed Technology)
9 SCB-1608-D SCB-1608-D 16 10 24 8 DVD-ROM USB 2.0 IEEE1394 CD FlextraSpeed TM FlextraLink TM P-CAV FlextraSpeed TM 5 0 / (OPC) FlextraSpeed TM (Flexible and Strategic Writing Speed Technology) FlextraSpeed TM
Page 38 - Flexible and Strategic Writing; F l e x t r a L i n k
10 SCB-1608-D FlextraLink TM FlextraLink TM Flexible and Strategic Writing T e c h n o l o g y Buffer Underrun 1 % FlextraLink TM FlextraLink TM FlextraLink TM 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
Page 44 - Windows 98SE
16 SCB-1608-D Windows 98SE Windows 98SE SCB-1608-D 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. Windows 98SE TM - - 7. INF 5.
Page 47 - Windows
19 SCB-1608-D SCB-1608-D Windows 1. 2. 3. 4. CD-ROM ASUS SCB-1608-D