Transcend USB JetFlash User manual

USB
16MB~2GB JetFlash™
User’s Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction
Package Contents ................................................................................................1
Features ................................................................................................................1
System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Before Use ............................................................................................................2
Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE ............................................................3
Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, & XP ................................................5
Driver Installation for Mac OS 8.6 or Later.........................................................5
Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later ................................................5
Uninstall .............................................................................................................6
How to Safely Unplug JetFlash
To Remove JetFlash in Windows 98/98SE .........................................................8
To Remove JetFlash in Windows Me, 2000, & XP..............................................8
To Remove JetFlash in Mac OS ..........................................................................8
To Remove JetFlash in Linux..............................................................................8
Write-Protect Function .........................................................................9
Boot-Up Function
System Requirements for Boot-Up Function.....................................................9
Boot-up Function for Windows 98/98SE, Me, & XP...........................................9
mFormat Introduction ......................................................................................10
Create One Partition...........................................................................................12
Create Two Partitions.........................................................................................14
Security Function
Security Function for Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, & XP...............................17
Use of JetFlash with Security Function Enabled ............................................19
How to Change the Password...........................................................................21
When You Forget the Password........................................................................22
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 laptop computers with a USB port. With higher storage capacity and
a much faster data transfer rate than other typical portable storage media, it can
easily replace floppy diskettes and hard disks. In addition, its mobility, strong
data retention ability, and impressive appearance will provide you a brand new
experience.
Package Contents
The JetFlash package includes the following items:
•JetFlash
•Label
•Neck Strap
•Driver CD
•USB Extension Cable
•Quick Installation Guide
Features
•USB Interface: True Plug and Play connection for hot swap function
•Expedited Data Transfer: Transfer rate up to 12M bit/sec at Full
Speed
•Power Supply: Powered directly via the USB port, no external power
or battery needed
•Operating Systems Supported: No driver required for Windows®Me,
Windows®2000, Windows®XP, Mac™ OS 8.6 or later, and Linux™
kernel 2.4 or later. Only Windows®98 and Windows®98SE need the
enclosed driver.
•Write-Protect Function: Write-protect switch provided
•Security Function: Password protection provided
•Boot-Up Function: Makes JetFlash a bootable disk in USB-ZIP or
USB-HDD boot mode
•LED: Indicates usage status of JetFlash

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System Requirements
Desktop or laptop computers with USB port
One of following operating systems:
•Windows 98/98SE
•Windows Me
•Windows 2000
•Windows XP
•Mac OS 8.6 or later
•Linux kernel 2.4 or later
Before Use
1. Please keep JetFlash away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture. Do
not bend, flex, or drop JetFlash.
2. To prevent data loss and/or damage to JetFlash, never remove JetFlash
from the USB port while data is transferring.
3. Plug or unplug JetFlash by grasping the sides.

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Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE
1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (auto-run supported). Click the Win98
Driver button.
2. Click OK to continue.
3. Select Install or update driver. Click Start to continue.

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4. After Install or update driver has been completed, click Cancel.
5. Plug JetFlash into an available USB port. Your computer will automatically
detect this new device. You can find a new Removable Disk drive with a
newly assigned drive letter in the My Computer window.

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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 8.6 or Later
No driver is required. Just plug JetFlash into an available USB port and your
computer will automatically detect it.
Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later
No driver is required. Just plug JetFlash into the USB port and mount it.
Example: 1. Create directory for JetFlash first
mkdir /mnt/jetflash
2. Mount JetFlash
mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/jetflash

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Uninstall
1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (auto-run supported). Click the Win98
Driver button.
2. Click OK to continue.
3. Select Uninstall driver.Click Start to continue.

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4. After Uninstall driver has been completed, click Cancel.

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How to Safely Unplug JetFlash
Before removing JetFlash, please make sure the LED is 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.
To Remove JetFlash in Windows 98/98SE
Unplug JetFlash from your system directly when data is not transferring.
To Remove JetFlash in Windows Me, 2000, & XP
1. Click the icon on the system tray.
2. The Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device pop-up menu will appear.
Click to continue.
3. The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely removed
from the system message will appear. JetFlash is now ready to be
unplugged.
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
Un-mount the device from Linux environment.
Example: umount /mnt/jetflash

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Write-Protect Function
When the Write-Protect switch is set to Unlocked “ ”, you can read/write data
from/into JetFlash. When the Write-Protect switch is set to Locked “ ”, you
can’t write data into JetFlash or format it. You can only read data from
JetFlash. Please set the switch to Unlocked “ ” before format.
Boot-Up Function
Boot-Up Function is not supported in Windows 2000
For systems that use Windows 98/98SE, Me, or XP, JetFlash can be
configured to serve as an MS-DOS Startup Disk. Upon completion of the
appropriate procedure for your operating system as described below, JetFlash
can be used to boot-up your computer, allowing you to run MS-DOS programs.
JetFlash can startup your computer by using USB-ZIP or USB-HDD boot up
functions. This does not make JetFlash a Rescue Disk for Windows, or put
Windows Startup files onto JetFlash. After booting with JetFlash, system is
open on the MS-DOS command screen. If you wish to enter Windows, you must
then start Windows from your hard drive or a previously created Rescue Disk.
System Requirements for Boot-Up Function
•A motherboard that supports USB-ZIP or USB-HDD as the First
Boot Device in BIOS
•Windows 98/98SE
•Windows Me
•Windows XP
The USB-HDD boot-up mode only support for Windows 98/98SE
Boot-Up Function for Windows 98/98 SE, Me, & XP
You must run the mFormat program on the Driver CD to enable this feature.
Please make sure Write-Protect switch is set to Unlocked “ ” before
executing mFormat program. This procedure will reformat the JetFlash and
erase any data saved to the JetFlash memory. To avoid loss of data, please
backup the files before proceeding. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM
(auto-run supported) and click the mFormat button.

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mFormat Introduction
Product Number, Drive Letter
and Capacity
Disk-Volume bar. Use it to
make 2 partitions and adjust
the capacity sizes. The
minimum size is 2MB.
Disk 1 information.
Disk 2 information.
Show Progress Status

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Type of format
Quick: Scan all blocks. If there are any bad blocks, mark them as
Bad and perform a DOS Format of JetFlash.
Full: Do a Surface Scan for a Write/Read Check. If there are any
bad blocks, mark them as Bad and perform a DOS format of
JetFlash.
Configure device only: Partition JetFlash, and setup password
protection and boot-up information. A USB Disk
DOS format will be executed and all data stored
on JetFlash will be lost.
Configuration
Slide the Disk-Volume bar to adjust the disk size of JetFlash. You can make
one disk or two disks by adjusting the volume sizes. The options will change
automatically and enable the choice.
Make USB-ZIP startup disk:
When Disk 1 size is set to be larger than 2MB. This option is able to
choose and it can make JetFlash boot up as USB-ZIP mode. mFormat will
copy boot up files into JetFlash and set up startup information during
format.
Make USB-HDD startup disk: (Only for Windows 98/98SE)
When Disk 1 size is set to be larger than 2MB. This option is able to
choose and it can make JetFlash boot up as USB-HDD mode. mFormat
will copy boot up files into JetFlash and set up startup information during
format.
Enable password protection:
Choose this option to set up password during format. If you format as two
disks, the Disk 1 is public disk and Disk 2 will be password protected.

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Create One Partition
Slide the Disk-Volume bar all the way down to set Disk 1 size equal to the total
capacity of JetFlash. JetFlash enable to set as USB-ZIP or USB-HDD boot up
mode as below.
Option Configuration BIOS
1 Make USB-ZIP startup disk USB-ZIP
2 Make USB-HDD startup disk USB-HDD
Option 1: Make USB-ZIP startup disk
a. Select format type (Quick, Full or Configure device only) and Make
USB-ZIP startup disk option. Click Start to continue.
b. After the completion of format, you need to re-plug JetFlash to enable
the setting. Restart your computer and press the Delete key (or
whatever key combination is correct for your computer) during boot-up
to enter Setup (CMOS Setup Utility) to reconfigure BIOS.
c. Within the Advanced BIOS Features menu, change First Boot Device

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to USB-ZIP. Save & Exit Setup. Then at SAVE to CMOS and EXIT
(Y/N)? Type Yand press Enter.
d. Now, your system can boot from JetFlash. During boot-up, JetFlash
will be assigned drive letter A (A:\> appears on the screen). If your
computer has a Floppy Drive, it will be assigned drive letter B.
e. You can see boot up files in Removable Disk. Please don’t delete or
move any of these files or boot-up function will fail.
Option 2: Make USB-HDD startup disk (Only for Windows 98/98SE)
a. Select format type (Quick, Full or Configure device only) and Make
USB-HDD startup disk option. Click Start to continue.
b. After the completion of format, you need to re-plug JetFlash to
enable the setting. Restart your computer and press the Delete key
(or whatever key combination is correct for your computer) during
boot-up to enter Setup (CMOS Setup Utility) to reconfigure BIOS.
c. Within the Advanced BIOS Features menu, change First Boot
Device to USB-HDD. Save & Exit Setup. Then at SAVE to CMOS
and EXIT (Y/N)? Type Yand press Enter.
d. Now, your system can boot from JetFlash. During boot-up, JetFlash
will be assigned drive letter C (C: \ > appears on the screen). If your

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computer has a hard Drive, it will be assigned drive letter D.
e. You can see boot-up files in Removable Disk. Please don’t delete or
move any of these files or boot up function will fail.
Enable password protection cannot be set in this mode.
Create Two Partitions
Slide the Disk-Volume bar to adjust Disk 1 size to fit your need. The configure
options will change to proper choices by different Disk 1 size. JetFlash enable
to set as USB-ZIP or USB-HDD boot up mode as below.
Option Disk 1
Size
Disk 1
Configuration
Disk 2
Configuration BIOS
1 >2 MB
Make USB-ZIP
startup disk Blank USB-ZIP
2 >2 MB
Make USB-HDD
startup disk Blank USB-HDD
Windows 2000 cannot recognize the second partition. Please download
the Win2000 Service Pack 3 from the Microsoft website and install it.
Windows 2000 will then be able to recognize the second partition.
Partitions can only be recognized on Mac computers that use Mac OS
10.1.5 or later.
Even two partitions are created, only Disk 1 can be seen under MS-DOS
prompt after boot up from JetFlash.
When Enable password protection option is selected, Disk 1 will be
public disk and Disk 2 will be password protected after format.
Option 1: Make USB-ZIP startup disk
a. Select format type (Quick, Full or Configure device only) and set any
size of Disk 1 and Disk 2 to fit your need. Select Make USB-ZIP startup

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disk for Disk 1. Click Start to continue.
b. After the completion of format, you need to re-plug JetFlash to enable
the setting. Restart your computer and press the Delete key (or
whatever key combination is correct for your computer) during boot-up
to enter Setup (CMOS Setup Utility) to reconfigure BIOS.
c. Within the Advanced BIOS Features menu, change First Boot Device
to USB-ZIP. Save & Exit Setup. Then at SAVE to CMOS and EXIT
(Y/N)? Type Yand press Enter.
d. Now, your system can boot from JetFlash. During boot-up, JetFlash
will be assigned drive letter A (A:\> appears on the screen). If your
computer has a Floppy Drive, it will be assigned drive letter B.
e. You can see boot up files in Removable Disk. Please don’t delete or
move any of these files or boot up function will fail.
Option 2: Make USB-HDD startup disk (Only for Windows 98/98SE)
a. Select format type (Quick, Full or Configure device only) and set any
size of Disk 1 and Disk 2 to fit your need. Select Make USB-HDD
startup disk for Disk 1. Click Start to continue.

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b. After the completion of format, you need to re-plug JetFlash to enable
the setting. Restart your computer and press the Delete key (or
whatever key combination is correct for your computer) during boot-up
to enter Setup (CMOS Setup Utility) to reconfigure BIOS.
c. Within the Advanced BIOS Features menu, change First Boot Device
to USB-HDD. Save & Exit Setup. Then at SAVE to CMOS and EXIT
(Y/N)? Type Yand press Enter.
d. Now, your system can boot from JetFlash. During boot up, JetFlash
will be assigned drive letter C (C: \ > appears on the screen). If your
computer has a hard Drive, it will be assigned drive letter D.
e. You can see boot up files in Removable Disk. Please don’t delete or
move any of these files or boot up function will fail.

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Security Function
Security Function is not supported by Mac or Linux Operating
Systems
Security Function for Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, & XP
1. You must run the mFormat program on the Driver CD to enable this
feature. This procedure will reformat the JetFlash and erase any data
saved to the JetFlash memory. To avoid loss of data, please backup the
files before proceeding. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (auto-run
supported) and click mFormat button.
2. Select format type (Quick, Full or Configure device only) and Enable
password protection.

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3. Set default password window will appear and require you to enter the
password. Enter the password you want to set and click OK to continue.
4. Make sure you have performed a backup of the files on your JetFlash. Click
OK to continue, or Cancel to exit.