Transcend USB JetFlash User manual

USB
16~128MB JetFlash™
User’s Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction
Package Contents ................................................................................ 1
Features................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements ......................................................................... 2
Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Windows 98SE ............................................ 2
Driver Installation for Windows Me/2000/XP................................ 2
Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0 or Later .................................. 2
Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later ........................ 3
Write-Protect Function .............................................................. 3
How to Safely Unplug JetFlash
To Remove JetFlash in Windows Me/2000/XP............................. 3
To Remove JetFlash in Mac OS ....................................................... 5
To Remove JetFlash in Linux ........................................................... 5
UMSDTools
UMSDTools Installation ...................................................................... 5
To Uninstall UMSDTools..................................................................... 7
Security Function
Partition Types..................................................................................... 8
Resize ................................................................................................... 9
Access Data in Security Area ........................................................... 12
Log Out of Security Area .................................................................. 14
Change Password.............................................................................. 14
Boot-Up Function
System Requirements for Boot-Up Function .................................. 16
Initialize Boot-Up Function in Windows 98SE/Me........................... 16
Initialize Boot-Up Function in Windows XP..................................... 18
Boot-Up Function Error Messages................................................... 21
Recover Disk ........................................................................................ 21
Specifications.................................................................................. 23
Ordering Information................................................................. 23
Warranty

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing Transcend’s JetFlash™. This small device
is designed to expedite exchanging huge amounts of data between any desktop
or notebook computer. With higher storage capacity and a much faster data
transfer rate than typical portable storage media, it can easily replace floppy
disks and hard disks. In addition, its mobility, strong data retention ability and
impressive appearance will provide you a brand new user experience.
Package Contents
The JetFlash package should include the following items:
 JetFlash
 Label
 Driver CD
 USB Extension Cable
 Quick Installation Guide
Features
• USB Interface: USB 1.1 compliant & USB 2.0 compatible, True Plug
and Play connection for hot swap function
• Expedited Data Transfer: Maximum transfer speed of 12M bit (1.5 MB)
per second
• Power Supply: Powered directly via the USB port. No external power
or battery needed.
• Write Protection: Write-protect switch provided
• Security Function: Password protection provided
• Boot-Up Function: Makes JetFlash a bootable disk
• Recover Disk: Return JetFlash to its initial status
• LED indication: Steady LED indicates Power On/Ready. Flashing
LED indicates Data Traffic.

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System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with USB port
One of following operating systems:
• Windows® 98SE
• Windows® Me
• Windows® 2000
• Windows® XP
• Mac™ OS 9.0 or later
• Linux™ kernel 2.4 or later
Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Windows 98SE
1. Insert Driver CD into CD-ROM. Find 98Driver.exe in CD-ROM:\Driver.
2. Double-click on 98Driver.exe to run this program.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete driver installation.
4. Plug JetFlash into an available USB port. You will be able to find a new
Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter in the My
Computer window.
Driver Installation for Windows Me/2000/XP
No driver is required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to
support JetFlash. Simply plug JetFlash into an available USB port, and
Windows will install the files needed to use your device. You will be able to find a
new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter in the My
Computer window.
Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0 or Later
No driver is required. Just plug JetFlash into an available USB port and your
computer will automatically detect it. You can see a new Disk icon on the
Desktop.

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Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later
1. Execute cat /etc/sysconfig/hwconf | more
2. Search desc:”Jetflash xxxMB” (xxxMB is the JetFlash memory size) and
find the mount point for the device.
3. Make a directory in /mnt (example: mkdir /mnt/JetFlash)
4. Execute mount /dev/sda /mnt/JetFlash (/dev/sda is the mount point)
Write-Protect Function
When the Write-Protect switch is set to “ ”, you can read/write data from/into
JetFlash. When the Write-Protect switch is set to “ ”, you can’t write data into
JetFlash. You can only read data from JetFlash.
How to Safely Unplug JetFlash
To Remove JetFlash in Windows Me/2000/XP
1. Locate the green arrow icon on the system tray. Right click on the icon.
2. Unplug or eject hardware pop-up menu will appear. Click to enter the
window.

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3. Select USB Mass Storage Controller and click Stop to continue.
4. Stop a Hardware device window will appear. Click OK to continue.
5. Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear. Click OK to continue.
6. JetFlash is now ready to be unplugged.

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To Remove JetFlash in Mac OS
Drag and drop the Disk icon corresponding to JetFlash into the trashcan. Then,
unplug JetFlash from the USB port.
To Remove JetFlash in Linux
Execute umount /mnt/JetFlash to un-mount the device.
Before removing JetFlash, please make sure the LED is steady and not
flashing!If you remove JetFlash while the LED is flashing,
unpredictable damage to the files and/or JetFlash may occur.
If you don’t follow the above procedure to remove JetFlash, data may
be lost due to a write cache issue.
UMSDTools
UMSDTools is an Application Program for JetFlash, supported by most
Windows platforms. It adds exciting features to JetFlash, including Security
Function and Boot-Up Function, and Recover Disk to restore JetFlash
function if JetFlash is ever damaged. Before utilizing these features, you need
to first refer to the following procedures to install the UMSDTools Application
Program to JetFlash.
UMSDTools is not supported by Mac or Linux operating systems.
UMSDTools Installation
1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM. Find Setup.exe in D:\UMSDTools\.
(Where “D” is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.) (If JetFlash has been
Resized, you can also find Setup.exe in the Public Area of your JetFlash
『Security Area』or in the Public Area of a 『Public Area Only』Type.)
2. Double-click on the Setup.exe icon to install UMSDTools.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete UMSDTools installation.

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4. The UMSD Install window will appear.
5. If Yes is selected, the UMSD 2.33 window will appear. And you can
establish a Security Area on JetFlash.
6. or will appear on the Windows system tray when JetFlash is
connected to a USB port. If one of these icons does not appear, unplug
JetFlash and try plugging it in again.

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If appears on the Windows system tray, please follow the steps below to
reinstall the Driver for JetFlash.
1. Click the button on the task bar and select Programs.
2. Select .
3. Select and follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall the
driver for JetFlash.
To Uninstall UMSDTools
1. Click the button on the task bar and select Programs.
2. Select .
3. Select and follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall
UMSDTools.

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Security Function
Partition Types
UMSDTools can be used to partition JetFlash into three partition types. Before
partitioning (Resize), you need to understand the following terms and concepts.
Type 1: 『Public Area Only』Type
This is the default partition type for JetFlash, which makes the entire JetFlash
memory accessible by anyone. Access to data is unrestricted. No secure data
area is established. If Security function had been previously setup, it is cancelled
if this partition type is selected.
『Public Area Only』Type
Type 2: 『Security Area』Type
JetFlash is partitioned into a single Logical Unit Number (LUN) identified device,
which contains a Public Area and a Security Area. Secure data can be
established in the Security Area, which is protected by password. As for the
data in the Public Area, access is unrestricted.
『Security Area』Type
Both data areas cannot be seen at the same time. You must “Log In” by
entering the correct password to access data in the Security Area. You
switch from Security Area to Public Area by using “Log Out”.
Type 3: 『Public Area + Security Area』Type
JetFlash is partitioned into two LUN identified devices—a 『Public Area Only』
Type device and a 『Security Area』Type device. A『Public Area Only』Type
device is a Public Area with unrestricted access to data. A『Security Area』
Public Area
Public Area
Log In/Log Out
Security Area

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Type device contains both a Public Area and a Security Area. Secure data
should be saved to the Security Area, to be protected by password. Access to
data within the Public Area of the 『Security Area』Type device is unrestricted.
『Public Area + Security Area』Type
『Public Area Only』Type device and 『Security Area』Type device can be
open and accessed at the same time.
Resize
The default configuration of JetFlash is 『Public Area Only』. To establish a
Security Area on JetFlash, or otherwise change the partition type of JetFlash,
you need to use the Resize procedure.
All data on the JetFlash will be erased during execution of Resize.
Before using Resize, make sure you have performed a backup of the
data on your JetFlash.
1. Double-click on or on the system tray. The UMSD 2.33 window
will appear.
『Security Area』
Type device
Log In/Log Out
『Public Area Only』
Type device
Public Area Public Area Security Area

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2. Select the partition type you need.
a. To reconfigure your JetFlash to the default partition type, i.e.,
『Public Area Only』Type, please select Public Area Only. Then,
click OK to continue.
b. To partition your JetFlash to 『Security Area』Type, please select
Security Area. Click OK and the following Resize window will
appear.
i. Drag the scroll bar to set the memory sizes to be apportioned
to Public Area and Security Area.
ii. Key in a New Password.(Maximum size for password is 8
characters.)
iii. Key in a Password Hint, if you want to setup a reminder for
your new password.
iv. Click OK to continue.

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c. To partition your JetFlash to 『Public Area ＋Security Area』
Type, please select Public Area + Security Area. Click OK and
the following Resize window will appear.
i. Drag the scroll bar to set the memory sizes to be apportioned
to the two Public Areas and the Security Area.
ii. Key in a New Password.(Maximum size for password is 8
characters.)
iii. Key in a Password Hint, if you want to setup a reminder for
your new password.
iv. Click OK to continue.
3. The Confirmation window will appear to remind you to backup all the data
on your JetFlash. Click OK to continue, or Cancel to exit.

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4. Once Resize is finished, the following message will appear. Click OK.
Access Data in Security Area
1. If your JetFlash has been partitioned to 『Security Area』Type or 『Public
Area ＋Security Area』Type, the following Log In window will appear
when JetFlash is first plugged into a USB port.
Alternatively, you may double-click on on the system tray to get this
window to appear.
2. Enter the correct password and click OK to continue.

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If a Password Hint was setup during the Resize procedure, you can click on
the Hint button to open your Password Hint to help you to remember your
password.
You are allowed three tries to input the correct password. After three wrong
tries, the following message will appear. Unplug JetFlash and plug it in again
to be allowed three more tries to input the correct password to unlock the
restricted data in the Security Area.
Please ensure no file is open or data being transferred to/from your JetFlash.
Otherwise the following message will appear.

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If you have forgotten the password, all you can do is Resize your JetFlash.
Unfortunately the Resize procedure will erase all data on your JetFlash, and
you will lose any data present in the Security Area.
3. After entering the correct password in the Log In window, the Removable
Disk window will appear. The Security Area is ready for use.
Log Out of Security Area
1. Double-click on on the system tray.
2. This lets you Log Out of the Security Area of JetFlash. Once you have
successfully completed Log Out, only data in the Public Area(s) are
accessible.
Change Password
1. Double-click on or on the system tray.
2. The following window will appear. Click on the Change Password button.

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3. Key in the Current Password, the New Password, and Confirm
Password. (Maximum size for password is 8 characters.)
4. Key in Password Hint, if you want to setup a reminder for your new
password.
5. Click OK. The following Password Change Information window will
appear.
6. Click OK to complete changing the password.

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Boot-Up Function
For systems that use Windows 98SE/Me/XP, JetFlash can be configured to
serve as an MS-DOS Startup Disk. Upon completion of this procedure, JetFlash
can be used to boot-up your computer, allowing you to run MS-DOS programs.
This does not make JetFlash a Rescue Disk for Windows, or put Windows
Startup files onto JetFlash. After booting with JetFlash, if you wish to enter
Windows, you must then start Windows from your hard drive or a previously
created Rescue Disk.
Boot-up function cannot be initialized in Windows 2000.
System Requirements for Boot-Up Function
• A Desktop or notebook computer that supports USB-ZIP or USB-HDD
as the First Boot Device in BIOS
• Windows 98SE/Me/XP located on Drive C
• Anti-Virus program turned off
• Write-Protect switch set in the position
Initialize Boot-Up Function in Windows 98SE/Me
1. Double-click on on the system tray and the following window will
appear. Click on the Utility tab.
2. Select the boot type you need (USB HDD or USB ZIP, whichever has been
set as the First Boot Device in BIOS) and click OK to continue.

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USB HDD is only supported by Windows 98SE.
3. The following Warning! will appear. Be sure you have made a backup of all
the files on your JetFlash. Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit.
4. The Completed message will appear. JetFlash is now ready for use as an
MS-DOS Boot Disk. Please Click OK to close the window.
If USB HDD was selected, the C:\>_ prompt will appear after boot-up using
JetFlash. If USB ZIP was selected, the screen will show the A:\>_ prompt.
To keep the Security Function in Windows, you can only choose USB ZIP as
the device type.
If USB HDD was selected, the icon for JetFlash will be change to Hard Disk
when used in Windows 2000.

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Initialize Boot-Up Function in Windows XP
1. You must first follow the Windows XP procedure to make a bootable floppy
disk. You need one floppy disk. This disk will be reformatted, erasing any
data present on the disk. Go to the My Computer window and right click on
Floppy Disk（A:）icon. Select Format… from the pull down menu.
2. Select Create an MS-DOS Startup Disk. Insert the floppy disk into Floppy
Disk Drive (A:). Click Start to continue.
3. Click OK to continue.