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Archos ARCFlash manual

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  • Page 1

    ARCFlash User’s Manual V4.3 ENGLISH 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Product introduction ........................................................................................................... ............................... 3 1.2 Product f[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Warranty and Limited Liability This product is sold with a limited warranty and specific remedies are available to the original purchaser in the event the pro duct fails to conform to the limited warranty . Manufacturer’s liability may be further limited in accordance w ith its sales contract. In general, the manufacturer shall not be responsib[...]

  • Page 3

    3 1 Introduction 1.1 Product introduction The ARCFlash is a newly developed mobile storage device for users to exchange and store any data between computers. This device uses Flash Memory as a storage media and connects to y our computer through the USB interface. ARCFlash can be re-used for more than a mill ion times and can save your data up to 1[...]

  • Page 4

    4 (Fig 2.1) 2) Plug in the ARCFlash into the computer USB port. The system will automatically detect a new USB device and run the “Add New Hardware Wizard” to assist you in setting up the new device. 3) Inset driver CD into CD-ROM then click “Next” (Fig 2.2) 4) Click “Next” (Fig 2.3) 5) Cick the “Specify a location” option and click[...]

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    5 (Fig 2.5) 7) Click “Next” to finish the procedure. + (Fig 2.6) 8) The system should now detect the hardware and run the “Add New Hardware Wizard” to assist y ou in setting up the new device, fellow the system message to finish the driver installation. 9) After installing the ARCFlash, the “Remove disk” symbol should appear in “My co[...]

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    6 2.2.2 Security software installation under Window s Me/2000/XP 1) Turn on the write-protection switch of the ARCFlash before use. The figure “Key” indicates writable and the “Lock” indicates write-protected. 2) There is no driver necessary in Windows ME/2000/XP. The system should automatically detect the new hardware and install the drive[...]

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    7 (Fig 2.11) The user can set up the password and user name after splitting the ARCFlash into two disks to protect the files in the secure area. (Fig 2.12) Set up your passw ord: Click “Set”, and the “Set & change password” window should appear. Enter the user’s name and password, then click “OK” to set up the password. (Fig 2.13)[...]

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    8 Warning: If the user forgets the password, the only so lution is to format this ARCFlash by using the format too l “M-Format”. The ARCFlash will then become one disk again. However, all the data of the ARCFlash will be erased after this procedure. 3) Lock Disk Click “Lock Disk” option or double click the green icon in the taskbar. The bel[...]

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    9 3 M-Format 3.1 Bootable function The ARCFlash provides a particular bootable function. You can use the ARCFlash as a startup disk for your PC to boot the system . However, your BIOS on the main board must support the “USB-ZIP” or “USB-HDD” boot up feature. Follow the steps shown below. 1) After pluging in the ARCFlash into the computer, r[...]

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    10 3.2 Restore factory settings Choose the “Format” option and the click “Execute”. The warning message below should appear. (Fig 3.4) Click the “OK” to start formatting the ARCFlash. After this operation, please re-plug the ARCFlash into y our computer. Now all the data in the ARCFlash are erased. The public area and secure area will b[...]

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    11 5 FAQs 1. After the installation is complete, why can’t I find the USB device correctly? Answer: Check USB Controller option in BIOS, make sure it is “Enable”. 2. What is the purpose of the LED indicator ON THE ARCFlash? Answer: When reading or writing the data from/to ARCFlash, the LED will blink to show. It is being accessed. 3. Can I pu[...]

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    12 7 Technical Support • Only the unit is under warranty and not the accessories • For technical specifications, please s ee the full manual on CD-ROM. • If technical support determines that your product needs to be returned, please contact the place of purchase to have your produ ct repaired or replaced (depending on problem type). • There[...]