Transcend USB JetFlash User manual
JetFlash®
User’s Manual
(Version 2.8)
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents.......................................................................................................2
Features.......................................................................................................................2
System Requirements................................................................................................2
Driver Installation.......................................................................................... 4
Driver Installation – Windows® 98SE.........................................................................4
Driver Installation – Windows®Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM .......................................4
Driver Installation – Mac®OS 9.0, or Later ...............................................................4
Driver Installation – Linux®Kernel 2.4.2, or Later....................................................4
Formatting the JetFlash®in Windows®....................................................... 4
Safely remove the JetFlash®from your Computer .................................... 5
Proper JetFlash®Removal – Windows® 98SE..........................................................5
Proper JetFlash®Removal – Windows®Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM.........................6
Proper JetFlash®removal – Mac®OS 9.0 or Later, Linux®Kernel 2.4.2 or Later...6
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s JetFlash®. This handy little device lets you
connect to any desktop or notebook computer with a USB port for fast, easy data transfer.
The JetFlash®is completely plug-and-play, and has a large storage capacity as well as fast
transfer rates, making it perfect for storing and transporting your files, folders, documents,
photos and other personal digital content. In addition, the JetFlash®’s small convenient size,
superior data retention and impressive appearance will provide you with a brand-new data
storage experience.
Package Contents
The JetFlash®package includes the following items:
JetFlash® USB Flash Drive
Quick Start Guide
Software CD (certain models)
Lanyard, strap, or keyring accessory (refer to package for specific type)
Features
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 1.0/1.1
Vista compatible
Supports Windows ReadyBoost®(Hi-Speed series)
Easy Plug and Play installation
Driverless (Only Windows®98SE needs driver)
Powered via the USB port. No external power or battery needed
Includes useful data-management software
System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with a USB port and one of following operating systems:
Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Windows VistaTM
Mac®OS 9.0, or later
Linux®Kernel 2.4.2, or later
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Driver Installation
Driver Installation – Windows® 98SE
You can download the Windows 98SE driver from Transcend’s website at
http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/Driver/JF_win98driver.zip.
Driver Installation – Windows®Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM
No drivers are required. Newer Windows operating systems have built-in drivers that
support the JetFlash®. Simply plug your JetFlash®into an available USB port and
Windows will automatically install the files needed to use your device. A “Removable Disk”
with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window.
Driver Installation – Mac®OS 9.0, or Later
No drivers are required. Just plug the JetFlash®into an available USB port and your
computer will automatically detect it.
Driver Installation – Linux®Kernel 2.4.2, or Later
No drivers are required. Just plug the JetFlash®into the USB port and mount it.
Example: 1. First create a directory for the JetFlash®:
“mkdir /mnt/jetflash”
2. Mount the JetFlash®:
“mount –a –t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/jetflash”
Formatting the JetFlash®in Windows®
1. Plug the JetFlash®into an available USB port.
2. Open the “My Computer” window.
3. Right-click on the “Removable Disk” icon that represents the JetFlash®.
4. Select “Format” in the drop down menu.
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WARNING! Formatting the disk will erase all of the data on your JetFlash®
5. Click on the “Start” button and follow the on-screen instructions to format the
JetFlash®.
Safely remove the JetFlash®from your Computer
Proper JetFlash®Removal – Windows® 98SE
Close all windows and programs that are accessing the JetFlash®. Always make sure no
data is being transferred to or from the JetFlash®when you disconnect it from your system.
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Proper JetFlash®Removal – Windows®Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM
1. Click on the Removable Hardware icon in the system tray.
2. The “Safely Remove Hardware” pop-up menu will appear. Select it to continue.
3. Amessage box will appear stating: “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now
be safely removed from the system.”
4. Unplug the JetFlash® from your computer.
Proper JetFlash®removal – Mac®OS 9.0 or Later, Linux®Kernel 2.4.2 or
Later
First drag the Disk icon that corresponds to your JetFlash®into the trashcan, then unplug
your JetFlash®from the USB port.
WARNING! Improper removal of the JetFlash®, unstable system power, or system
hang-ups / hard re-boots while data is being written to the JetFlash®may cause file
corruption or permanent damage to the drive. The best way to prevent this is to
avoid opening and continuously editing files directly from the JetFlash®. It is
strongly recommended that you copy files from the JetFlash®to your hard disk
first, then edit the files from the hard disk instead. Transfer the files back to the
JetFlash®after editing.
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