Archos ARCFlash User Manual
Archos ARCFlash User Manual

Archos ARCFlash User Manual

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Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1
Product introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2
Product features ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3
Product characteristics ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1
Computer system requirement ...........................................................................................3
1.3.2
Operating system requirement ...........................................................................................3
1.3.3
Technical parameter...........................................................................................................3
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Driver and security software installation................................................................... 3
2.1
Driver installation under Windows 98/SE ......................................................................................................... 3
2.2
Security software installation............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.1
Security software installation under Win98/SE ..................................................................5
2.2.2
Security software installation under Windows Me/2000/XP ...............................................6
2.3
How to use the security function........................................................................................................................ 6
2.4
Uninstall the security software........................................................................................................................... 8
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M-Format ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.1
Bootable function............................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2
Restore factory settings...................................................................................................................................... 10
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How to use the ARCFlash.......................................................................................... 10
5
FAQs ............................................................................................................................ 11
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Notice ........................................................................................................................... 11
7
Technical Support ...................................................................................................... 12
ARCFlash
User's Manual
V4.3
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    How to use the security function... 6 Uninstall the security software... 8 M-Format ... 9 Bootable function... 9 Restore factory settings... 10 How to use the ARCFlash... 10 FAQs ... 11 Notice ... 11 Technical Support ... 12 ARCFlash User’s Manual V4.3...
  • Page 2 (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use of inability to use the licensed materials even if ARCHOS’ licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    10 years. As well, the ARCFlash is small, shock-resistance, functions without power supply, and the transfer rate is 15 times faster than a floppy drive. The capacity of the ARCFlash may be expanded up to 2GB in the future. As for data protection, this ARCFlash provides new security software for users.
  • Page 4 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”...
  • Page 5: Security Software Installation

    3) Replug in the ARCFlash after installing the security software. The system should automatically detects the device and setup the security function. The UFD Utility icon should appear under programs and the taskbar.
  • Page 6: Security Software Installation Under Windows Me/2000/Xp

    2.2.2 Security software installation under Windows 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 driver when the ARCFlash is plugged into the computer.
  • Page 7 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 2.11) Set up your password: Click “Set”, and the “Set & change password” window should appear. Enter the user’s name and password, then click “OK”...
  • Page 8: Uninstall The Security Software

    Click “Lock Disk” option or double click the green icon in the taskbar. The below message should appear. If the user wants to protect the ARCFlash that has been divided into two disks and has set the password for it, click the “Lock Disk” option after closing all the programs that are involved with the security area.
  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10: Restore Factory Settings

    Choose the “Format” option and the click “Execute”. The warning message below should appear. Click the “OK” to start formatting the ARCFlash. After this operation, please re-plug the ARCFlash into your computer. Now all the data in the ARCFlash are erased. The public area and secure area will become one disk again.
  • Page 11: Faqs

    Answer: This is because the file management system and system files will take some space. Will the data in the public area still exist after resizing the secure area? Answer: When you resize the secure area, all the data of the ARCFlash will be deleted. Backup your files before reallocating secure or public space.
  • Page 12: Technical Support

    There is an FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions section at the ARCHOS Website www.archos.com that can help answer many of your questions. If you need technical help, you may contact ARCHOS directly in your own language via these phone numbers. For other countries, please use e-mail technical support.

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