Introduction; Product Introduction; Product Features; Product Characteristics - Archos ARCFlash User Manual

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 your computer through the USB interface. ARCFlash can be re-used for more than a million times and
can save your data up to 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.

1.2 Product features

Large capacity (16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/384MB/
512MB/768MB/1GB/2GB)
USB 1.0/1.1 compliant, supporting plug and play
No external power supply, directly powered by USB bus
Built-in write protect switch which protects data from deletion and virus attack
Read Speed: 1.1MB/S, Write Speed: 700KB/S
Data can be preserved for up to 10 years
Storage media: Flash Memory
Compact size
Light weight: less than 15 g
No driver necessary under Windows ME/2000/XP, Linux Kernel 2.4x operating system.

1.3 Product characteristics

1.3.1 Computer system requirement

IBM compatible PC or notebook with USB interface
CD-ROM drive

1.3.2 Operating system requirement

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Windows 98SE
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Windows 2000
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Windows XP
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Linux Kernel 2.4x

1.3.3 Technical parameter

Capacity: 16MB, 2GB
Erase cycles > 100,000 times
Data Transfer Rate:
Reading: 1.1MB/S
Writing: 700KB/S
Connectivity: USB Port Type A

2 Driver and security software installation

2.1 Driver installation under Windows 98/SE

(Notice: This driver is for Windows 98/SE only. No driver necessary under Windows ME/2000/XP and Linux Kernel 2.4x operating system)
1) Turn on the write-protection switch of the ARCFlash before use. The figure "Key" indicates means writable and the "Lock" indicates write-
protected.
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