Imation SWIVEL USB 2.0 FLASH DRIVE User Manual

Imation Swivel USB 2.0 Flash Drive

Imation Drive Manager Software

User’s Manual

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Contents

Introduction .................................... ................................................. .......................... 3

Features ............................................................................................................................ 3

System Requirements..................................................................................................... 4

Handling and Operating Recommendations................................................................. 4

Driver Installation..................................................................................................... 5

Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE....................................................................... 5

Drive Partitions and Security Function .................................................................. 8

Disclaimer................................................................................................................. 14

Imation Drive Manager.exe Interface .................................................................. 8

Partition Function .................................................................................................... 8

Security Function..................................................................................................... 9

Configuration Function ........................................................................................... 11

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchasing the Imation Swivel Flash Drive. This portable Plug & Play

USB Flash Drive enables you to exchange

computers with a USB

port. With high storage capacity and blazing fast speeds, this ultra

portable device is the best choice to replace floppy Drives, ZIP Drives and hard

addition, this USB Flash Drive includes a

the drive and set a se c ur e pa s swo rd p rot ect ed secure area for your personal data.

Features

• Ultra portable and secure removable mass storage for business and personal

use

• Full compliance with USB spec v2.0 and v1.1; true Plug & Play connection

a large amount of data easily between

Drives. In

program that enables you to create partitions on

• USB bus powered: Powered from USB port, no external power or battery

needed

• Multiple Operating Systems supported: No driver needed in

Windows

Kernel 2.4 or later. Only Windows

www.imation.com/support

ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Mac TM 9.x or later, Linux TM

98SE requires a driver. Go to http://

to download the Windows

98SE driver.

• Drive partitions and a password protected Security Area

• Shock resistant, noise-free and long term data retention

Note:

The read/write speed of the USB Flash Drive depends on the Flash memory type

inside the device and also on the computer’s system performance.

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System Requirements

• Desktop or laptop computers with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port

• One of following operating systems

Windows 98SE (with downloadable driver)

Windows ME

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Mac OS 9.x or later

Linux Kernel 2.4 or later

Handling and Operating Recommendations

1. Do not use excessive force to insert the drive into the USB port. If it will not enter

the USB port, recheck to see that the drive is properly oriented before trying to

insert again.

2. Please keep this Flash Drive away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and water.

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Do not bend, flex, or drop it.

3. To prevent data loss and fatal damage to the Flash Drive, do not remove it from

the USB port while data is being transferred. We recommend the user perform

the “Safely Remove Hardware” in the system tray at the bottom of the screen by

selecting “USB Mass Storage Device” before removing the Flash Drive.

4. Due to OS security control, in Windows 2000 or Windows XP you must be logged in

with local Administrator rights to run the Drive Partitions and Security Function.

(The programs named If your account does not have Administrator rights, please contact your system administrator for assistance.

5. In rare cases, when you re-start the computer and find your Flash Drive in Unlocked

mode (have the right to access Security Area), please unplug the USB 2.0 Flash

Drive and then plug back in, to make sure it is back to accessing the Public Area.

6. If you experience trouble with the operation of the software of your drive, please

check our web site at www.imation.com/flash

to see if there are any updates or FAQ’s that address your situation.

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and click on support and downloads

Driver Installation

To use this Flash Drive, it is not necessary for the user to install any drivers for any of

the following operating systems: Windows

or later, Linux

the Imation web site:

TM Kernel 2.4 or later. Only Windows® 98SE will need to install the driver from

http://www.imation.com/products/flash_devices/downloads.html

ME, Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Mac

Driver Installation for Windows 98SE

1. Execute setup.exe to install USB Flash Drive Windows 98SE driver. The icon is

shown as:

Setup.exe

2. The Setup Wizard will show up as below, please click Next >

to continue.

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3. The program is now ready to install the driver. Please click Install installation.

to continue the

4. Executing Setup.exe will guide you to install the USB Flash Drive Windows 98SE

driver on your computer.

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