Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ARCFlash Archos
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ARCFlash User’s Manual V4.3 ENGLISH 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Product introduction ........................................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
An important point after buying a device Archos ARCFlash (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Archos ARCFlash yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Archos ARCFlash - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Archos ARCFlash you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Archos ARCFlash will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Archos ARCFlash, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Archos ARCFlash.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Archos ARCFlash. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Archos ARCFlash along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
