User manual TRANSCEND JETFLASH

JetFlash® User's Manual (Version 2.9) Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................... 2 Package Contents.......................................................................................................2 Features.......................................................................................................................2 System Requirements ................................................................................................2 Driver Installation.......................................................................................... 3 Driver Installation ­ Windows® 98SE.........................................................................3 Driver Installation ­ Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM .......................................3 Driver Installation ­ Mac® OS 9.0, or Later ...............................................................3 Driver Installation ­ Linux® Kernel 2.4.2, or Later....................................................3 Formatting the JetFlash® in Windows® ....................................................... 4 Safely remove the JetFlash® from your Computer .................................... 5 Proper JetFlash® Removal ­ Windows® 98SE ..........................................................5 Proper JetFlash® Removal ­ Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM .........................5 Proper JetFlash® removal ­ Mac® OS 9.0 or Later, Linux® Kernel 2.4.2 or Later...5 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Transcend's JetFlash®. This handy little device lets you connect to any desktop or notebook computer with a USB port for fast, easy data transfer. The JetFlash® is completely plug-and-play, and has a large storage capacity as well as fast transfer rates, making it perfect for storing and transporting your files, folders, documents, photos and other personal digital content. In addition, the JetFlash®'s small convenient size, superior data retention and impressive appearance will provide you with a brand-new data storage experience. Package Contents The JetFlash® package includes the following items: JetFlash® USB Flash Drive Quick Start Guide Software CD (certain models) Lanyard, strap, or keyring accessory (refer to package for specific type) Features Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.0/1.1 Vista compatible Supports Windows ReadyBoost®(Hi-Speed series) Easy Plug and Play installation Driverless (Only Windows® 98SE needs driver) Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed Includes useful data-management software System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with a USB port and one of following operating systems: Windows® 98SE Windows® Me Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows VistaTM Mac® OS 9.0, or later Linux® Kernel 2.4.2, or later 2 Driver Installation Driver Installation ­ Windows® 98SE You can download the Windows 98SE driver from Transcend's http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/Driver/JF_win98driver.zip. website at Driver Installation ­ Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM No drivers are required. Newer Windows operating systems have built-in drivers that support the JetFlash®. Simply plug your JetFlash® into an available USB port and Windows will automatically install the files needed to use your device. A "Removable Disk" with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. Driver Installation ­ Mac® OS 9.0, or Later No drivers are required. Just plug the JetFlash® into an available USB port and your computer will automatically detect it. Driver Installation ­ Linux® Kernel 2.4.2, or Later No drivers are required. Just plug the JetFlash® into the USB port and mount it. Example: 1. First create a directory for the JetFlash®: "mkdir /mnt/jetflash" 2. Mount the JetFlash®: "mount ­a ­t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/jetflash" 3 Formatting the JetFlash® in Windows® 1. Plug the JetFlash® into an available USB port. 2. Open the "My Computer" window. 3. Right-click on the "Removable Disk" icon that represents the JetFlash®. 4. Select "Format" in the drop down menu. WARNING! Formatting the disk will erase all of the data on your JetFlash® 5. Click on the "Start" button and follow the on-screen instructions to format the JetFlash®. 4 Safely remove the JetFlash® from your Computer Proper JetFlash® Removal ­ Windows® 98SE Close all windows and programs that are accessing the JetFlash®. Always make sure no data is being transferred to or from the JetFlash® when you disconnect it from your system. Proper JetFlash® Removal ­ Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM 1. Click on the Removable Hardware icon in the system tray. 2. The "Safely Remove Hardware" pop-up menu will appear. Select it to continue. 3. A message box will appear stating: "The `USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system." 4. Unplug the JetFlash® from your computer. Proper JetFlash® removal ­ Mac® OS 9.0 or Later, Linux® Kernel 2.4.2 or Later First drag the Disk icon that corresponds to your JetFlash® into the trashcan, then unplug your JetFlash® from the USB port. WARNING! Improper removal of the JetFlash®, unstable system power, or system hang-ups / hard re-boots while data is being written to the JetFlash® may cause file corruption or permanent damage to the drive. The best way to prevent this is to avoid opening and continuously editing files directly from the JetFlash®. It is strongly recommended that you copy files from the JetFlash® to your hard disk first, then edit the files from the hard disk instead. Transfer the files back to the JetFlash® after editing. 5