JetFlash™ Software User’s Guide (Version 1.
Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................... 3 Safely Removing Your JetFlash™ ............................................... 3 Remove the JetFlash™ in Windows® 98SE ...............................................................................3 Remove the JetFlash™ in Windows® Me, 2000 and XP ............................................................3 Remove the JetFlash™ in Mac™ OS 9.0, or Later and Linux™ Kernel 2.4.2, or Later.....
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s JetFlash™. This small device is designed for the easy transfer and storage of huge amounts of data and information between it and any desktop or notebook computer that has a USB port. With a higher storage capacity and much faster data transfer rates, the JetFlash™ is perfect for storing and transferring your files, folders, documents, photos and other personal digital content.
Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows® 98SE 1. Put the Software CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select the Win98 Driver button. WARNING! Please ensure you install the driver before plugging in your JetFlash™. 2. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process. Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000 and XP No drivers are required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to support the JetFlash™.
Software Utility Installation 1. Put the Software CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Plug your JetFlash™ into an available USB port and select the mFormat Utility button for your JetFlash™. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installing the mFormat Utility. Once the mFormat Utility has finished installing the mFormat Utility Menu Window will appear. 3. You must select the Format button to install the mFormat Utility executable file on your JetFlash™.
PC-Lock Function Once the PC-Lock function is enabled, you can use your JetFlash™ as a key to lock your computer, protecting it from use by others. The PC-Lock function is not supported in the Mac™ or Linux™ Operating Systems. To use the PC-Lock function, you must log in to the Windows OS with Administrator rights. PC-Lock Function for Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP 1. Select the PC-Lock button in the JetFlash™ mFormat Utility window. 2. The PC-Lock Settings window will appear.
4. Click on the “Enable” button to activate the PC-Lock. Lock Your Computer After the PC-Lock function is enabled, your computer will be locked whenever you remove your JetFlash™. If your computer is locked, the screen will indicate the locked status as Text, or a Picture screen saver. Unlock Your Computer To unlock your computer, you must re-insert your JetFlash™. The locked status on the screen will disappear and you are now free to use your computer.
Boot-Up Function If you are using Windows® 98SE, Me, or XP the JetFlash™ can be configured to serve as an MS-DOS Boot Disk. Upon completion of this procedure, the JetFlash™ can be used to boot-up your computer, allowing you to run MS-DOS programs. This does not make the JetFlash™ a Rescue Disk for Windows, nor does it put Windows Startup files onto your JetFlash™. After booting with JetFlash™, if you wish to enter Windows, you must start Windows from your hard drive, or a previously created Rescue Disk.
3. Click on the “OK” button to confirm that you want to format the Floppy. 4. Select OK to complete formatting the Floppy disk. 5. You must use this Floppy Disk in conjunction with the JetFlash™ when you want to Boot-Up a computer that is running Windows® XP.
2. The following mFormat Utility window will appear providing you with a number of options regarding the formatting and configuration of your JetFlash™. JetFlash™ Product Number Drive Letter and Capacity Partitioned Disk 1 Information Disk Partition Bar. Adjust the partition size of Disk 1 and Disk 2 using this Bar. Minimum partition size is 2MB.
Configure device only: This option partitions the JetFlash™ and sets up Password Protection and Boot-Up information. A USB disk DOS format will be executed. The Configure device only option cannot be setup in password protection. WARNING! Formatting the Disk will erase all of the data on your JetFlash™ Configuration The JetFlash™ can be configured using the Format Utility to Partition the disk, Make a USB-ZIP startup disk, Make a USB-HDD startup disk and Enable password protection.
on the slider until Disk 1 and Disk 2 read the desired memory capacity sizes. In order for Windows® 2000 to recognize Disk 2 of the partition you must be running Windows® 2000 SP4 (Service Pack 4) on your computer. Mac™ users must be running Mac™ OS 10.1.5, or later to recognize the partitioned drive. MS-DOS will only recognize Disk 1 after booting from the JetFlash™.
Figure 2. Two Partitions Screen 4. After the format process is finished unplug the JetFlash™ from the computer. In order for the new USB-ZIP startup disk settings to take effect you must re-insert the JetFlash™ and enter the BIOS setup by restarting the computer (please refer to your computer user’s manual on how to enter the BIOS). 5. Once you are in the BIOS go to the Advanced BIOS Features menu and change the First Boot Device setting to USB-ZIP.
Figure 3. Single Partition Screen Figure 4. Two Partitions Screen 4. After the format process is finished unplug the JetFlash™ from the computer. In order for the new USB-HDD startup disk settings to take effect you must re-insert the JetFlash™ and enter the BIOS setup by restarting the computer (please refer to your computer user’s manual on how to enter the BIOS). 5. Once you are in the BIOS go to the Advanced BIOS Features menu and change the First Boot Device setting to USB-HDD.
Your JetFlash™ and system are now set up, so that your JetFlash™ can be used to Boot-Up your computer. When using your JetFlash™ to Boot-Up your computer the disk will be assigned a drive letter “C : \ > ,” if your computer has a hard drive the letter “D” will be used. As part of the USB-HDD startup disk setup process Boot-Up files were placed on the JetFlash™, please do NOT delete, or move these files, otherwise the JetFlash™ will not be able to function as a startup disk.
Security Function Mac™, or Linux™ Operating Systems do not support this feature. Enabling the Security Function in Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP 1. In order to enable the Security function you must select the “Format” button in the JetFlash™ mFormat Utility window. WARNING! Formatting the Disk will erase all of the data on your JetFlash™ 2. Select a Type of format, Quick, Full, or Configure device only.
4. The Set default password window requires you to input a Password, Confirm password and Password hint (a reminder, if you ever forget your password). Click on the “OK” button to continue. 5. A final warning message will appear advising you that all the data on your JetFlash™ will be erased once you choose to format the disk. Click on the “OK” button to continue, or “Cancel” button to suspend the process. 6.
Using the JetFlash™ Security Features 1. Plug the JetFlash™ into your computer and start the mFormat Utility application. Click on the “Login” button. 2. The Login window appears and you must input the correct Password to enter the secure JetFlash™ area. Click on the “OK” button to continue. Changing the Password 1. Plug the JetFlash™ into your computer and start the mFormat Utility application. Click on the “Login” button.
2. The Login window appears, Click on the “Change” button to continue. 3. The Change Password window will appear and prompt you to enter the Password (current), New password, Re-Enter new password and if desired a Hint. 4. Click on the “OK” button to complete changing the password settings. If you Forget the Password If you forget your password, you can use the password hint to try and remember it.
Recover Your JetFlash™ WARNING! Using the Recovery Function will erase all of the data on your JetFlash™ If your JetFlash™ ever stops working properly, or locks up and cannot be used even after removing and reinserting it into the computer, you can use the Recovery program to restore the unit’s default settings. Before using the Recovery function, please read the following sections carefully. The Recovery function is not supported on Mac™ or Linux™ Operating Systems.
Troubleshooting If an error occurs with your JetFlash™, please first check the information listed below before taking your JetFlash™ for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. Transcend also provides an FAQ and Support service on our websites. Software CD cannot auto-run in Windows Enter Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM drive.
JetFlash™ permanently stops working If your JetFlash™ ever stops working properly, or locks up and cannot be used even after removing and reinserting it into the computer, you can use the Recovery program to restore the unit’s default settings. WARNING! Using the Recovery Function will erase all of the data on your JetFlash™ Experiencing problems using the mFormat Utility in Windows® 2000 Please ensure you are using Windows® 2000 SP4 (service pack 4).
