Transcend TS2GJF2B, TS128MJF2B, TS256MJF2B, TS512MJF2B, TS256MJF2L User Manual

32MB–4GB JetFlash™

User’s Manual

P/N TS32M-2GJF2B

TS64M-512MJF2L

TS4GJF2C

Table of Contents

Introduction

Package Contents..............................................................................................................1

Features..............................................................................................................................1

System Requirements .......................................................................................................1

Driver Installation

Driver Installation for Windows 98SE ..............................................................................2

Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP ..........................................................2

Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0 or Later ......................................................................2

Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later..............................................................2

Security Function

Partition Types ...................................................................................................................3

Security Function for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP ...............................................4

Access Data in Security Area ...........................................................................................5

Log Out of Security Area...................................................................................................7

Change Password..............................................................................................................8

If You Forget the Password...............................................................................................9

PC-Lock Function

PC-Lock Function for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP...............................................9

Lock Your Computer........................................................................................................10

Unlock Your Computer .................................................................................................... 11

Boot-Up Function

System Requirements for Boot-Up Function ................................................................ 11

Boot-Up Function for Windows 98SE and Me ............................................................... 11

Boot-Up Function for Windows XP ................................................................................ 13

Recovery Function………………………………………………………………………16

Safely Remove Your JetFlash

Remove JetFlash in Windows 98SE............................................................................... 17

Remove JetFlash in Windows Me, 2000, and XP ..........................................................17

Remove JetFlash in Mac OS ...........................................................................................18

Remove JetFlash in Linux...............................................................................................18

Uninstall the Win98 Driver……..……………………………………………………18

Troubleshooting……..……………………………………………………………………19

Specifications………………………………………………………………………………21

Ordering Information…..………………………………………………………………21

JetFlash Limited Warranty

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing Transcend’s JetFlash™. This small device is designed to

expedite the exchange of huge amounts of data between any desktop or laptop computers with a

USB port. With a higher storage capacity and a much faster data transfer rate than other typical

portable storage media, JetFlash can easily replace floppy diskettes and hard disks. In addition,

its mobility, strong data retention ability, and impressive appearance will provide you with a

brand-new data storage experience.

Package Contents

The JetFlash package includes the following items:

• JetFlash

• Label

• Neck Strap

• Driver CD

• USB Extension Cable

• Quick Installation Guide

Features

• Fully compatible with USB 2.0

• Easy Plug and Play installation

• Security Function: Password protection provided

• PC-Lock Function: Make JetFlash the key to lock your computer

• Boot-Up Function: Make JetFlash a bootable device

• Recovery Function: Return JetFlash to its initial status

• Driverless (Only Windows

• Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed

• LED indicates the usage status of JetFlash

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98SE needs the enclosed driver)

System Requirements

• Hardware: Desktop or notebook computer with USB port

• Operating System: Windows

Mac™ OS 9.0 or later, Linux™ kernel 2.4 or later

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98SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP

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Driver Installation

Driver Installation for Windows 98SE

1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive (Auto-Run supported). Select the Win98 Driver

button.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.

3. Plug your JetFlash into an available USB port. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly

assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window.

Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and 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. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear 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. A new Disk icon will appear on the Desktop.

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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Security Function

You must use the U-Storage Tool found on the Driver CD to enable the Security function. Before

using the U-Storage Tool, carefully read the following sections.

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The Security function is not supported in Mac and Linux Operating Systems.

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To use the Security function, you must login into the Windows OS with Administrator rights.

Partition Types

U-Storage Tool can be used to partition JetFlash into three partition types. Before partitioning,

you need to understand the following terms and concepts.

Type 1: “Public Area Only”

This is the default partition type for JetFlash. It allows the entire volume of JetFlash memory to be

accessed by anyone. No secure data area is established.

Public Area

“Public Area Only”

Type 2: “Security Area Only”

This is the security partition type for JetFlash. It secures data in the Security Area and protects

all of them by password.

Security Area

“Security Area Only”

Type 3: “Public and Security Area”

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. Access to data in the Public Area is unrestricted.

Public Area

Log Out / Log In

Security Area

“Public and Security Area”

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Security Function for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

The default configuration of your JetFlash is“Public Area Only”. To establish a Security Area

on your JetFlash, follow the procedures below to partition JetFlash

“Public and Security Area”.

1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive (Auto-Run supported). Plug your JetFlash into an

available USB port of your computer and select the U-Storage Tool button.

as“Security Area Only”or

2. Select Create Partition button in the U-Storage window.

3. Select the partition type you need.

a.

To partition your JetFlash to the default type, i.e.,“Public Area Only.” Choose the

Public Area Only, and then select OK.

b.

To partition your JetFlash to“Security Area Only”, select Security Area Only and

select OK.

c.

To partition your JetFlash to“Public and Security Area”, select Public and Security

Area and enter the memory sizes to be apportioned to the Security Partition Area.

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i.

The minimum size apportioned to Security Partition Area is 2MB, and the maximum

cannot exceed or equal to Total Storage Size.

ii.

Key in a New Password. (Maximum size for password is 8 characters.)

iii.

Key in a Password Hint, to set up a reminder for your new password.

Select OK.

iv.

4. The Warning window will appear to remind you to back up all the data on your JetFlash.

Select Yes to continue or No to stop.

5. Once the partition is finished, the Resize information window will appear. Select OK.

Access Data in Security Area

1. Plug in your JetFlash and double-click the U-Storage icon.

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2. Select the Login button after the U-Storage window appears.

3. Enter the correct password and select OK.

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If a Password Hint was set up during the partition procedure, you can select the Hint

button to display your Password Hint to help you to remember the password.

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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

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