If
you want to transfer data from one computer to another, what do you do?
Do you take one or more boxes of floppy disk with you or do you take your
hard drive with you? You may send e-mail, but it takes a lot of time to download
if you have a large amount of data.
Now,
here is a solution, the USB Flash Drive.
Accessing and transporting data has never been easier with the USB Flash
Drive. The USB Flash Drive is a
removable hard disk drive with USB connection and can support up to 256MB disk
space, which is 177 times more than a 1.44MB floppy disk.
The USB Flash Drive is a plug and play device, just simply plug into any
USB port and the computer will automatically detect it as another removable
drive. Now you can read, write,
copy, delete and move data from your hard disk drive to the USB Flash Drive or
from the USB Flash Drive to your hard disk drive.
You can even play MP3 files, run applications or view videos directly
from the USB Flash Drive.
The
USB Flash Drive also supports flash ROM (EEPROM) for ISP (In-System
Programming). Which you can
change / update the system firmware anytime and anywhere
through USB port. For security
demand, you can use the USB Flash Drive as a key to valuable information on your
hard disk drive. With out the key
(which is the USB Flash Drive), the data is not accessible.
The
USB Flash Drive is so compact that you can carry with you anywhere and you
hardly notice its existence. It
also comes in various storage capacities of 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB,
so now you don’t have to carry a laptop computer with you to work.
The USB Flash Drive does not require any battery, it does not need any
software or cables and it is compatible with IBM PC / compatible desktop and
laptop computers with USB port.
No
more carrying around works in a laptop computer and no more floppy disks
required. The USB Flash Drive is
your solution, the USB Flash Drive is the future.
Come and experience the future with us today.
Ø Support flash ROM (EEPROM) for ISP (in-system programming) through USB port. It can update the system firmware anywhere and anytime for the security demand.
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Support
Toshiba & Fujitsu & Samsung NAND flash memory 32Mbit, 64Mbit, 128Mbit,
256Mbit, 512Mbit and 1Gbit.
Ø
Support
USB specification reversion 1.1
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Transferring
rate up to 12Mbit per second at “Full Speed”.
Ø
Support
power saving mode to reduce the power consumption while using USB Flash Drive in
any mobile devices.
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Support
Windows 95 OSR2 with USB support / Windows 98 / Windows 98 Second Edition with a
device driver.
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Support
Windows ME / Windows 2000 / Mac 8.6 or above / Linux 2.4.0 or above with out any
device driver.
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Driver
available for Linux Redhat 7 & SuSe 7.1 (please note FAQ question1)
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LED
indicator when the USB Flash Drive is in use.
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Write
/ delete protection switch.
Protect you from accidentally delete any data on USB Flash Drive.
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Hard
Plug & Play.
Enable you to install USB Flash Drive anytime.
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Durable
solid-state storage.
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Powered
by USB bus (4.5V ~ 5.5V).
No external power is required.
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Power
consumption: Write 39.1mA ~ 39.4mA
Read 35.0mA ~ 36.1mA
Ø
1
year warranty
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Size
Weight
Erase
Cycles
1,000,000 times
Data
retention time
10 years
Read
transfer
> 750KB/second
Write
transfer
> 450KB/second
Acoustic
noise
0 dB (at one meter)
Shock
resistance
1000 G (maximum)
Altitude
80,000 feet (relative to sea level)
FAQ (Frequent Ask Questions)
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Q1 |
Can
the USB Flash Drive support Linux Kernel version 2.3 or earlier? |
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ANS |
No,
the USB Flash Drive only supports Linux Kernel version 2.4 or later. |
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Q2
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Which
operating system can the USB Flash Drive operate on?
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ANS
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The
USB Flash Drive can be operated on any of the following OS.
Windows 95 with USB support, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, Mac 8.6 or above and Linux 2.4.0 or above.
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Q3 |
My
computer cannot detect USB Flash Drive.
What should I do? |
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ANS |
If
you are using Windows 95, make sure that you have enabled the USB function
in the BIOS and you have the latest version, which has the USB support,
and that you have setup the USB properly using the setup program.
Then install the USB Flash Drive driver. |
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If
you are using Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000, make sure the USB
function is enabled in the BIOS, and Windows has detected the USB port
successfully. Then install
the USB Flash Drive driver. |
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If
you still have problem setting up the USB Flash Drive, then contact one of
our technicians. |
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Q4 |
What
kind of data can be store on the USB Flash Drive? |
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ANS |
You
can save any type of files on the USB Flash Drive, whether they are text,
graphic, program, music or multimedia files. |
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Q5 |
Will
viruses infect the USB Flash Drive? How can I prevent it? |
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ANS |
Yes,
the USB Flash Drive is just like your hard drive, it can get viruses via
any files that you save onto it. Therefore
anti-virus software is recommended. |
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Q6 |
Do
I need to turn my computer off when installing the USB Flash Drive? |
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ANS |
No,
the USB Flash Drive is a hard plug and play device.
You can install the USB Flash Drive anytime you want, even with the
computer on. |
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Q7 |
Can
the USB Flash Drive work on earlier PC’s? |
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ANS |
Yes,
as long as it has a USB connection interface available, and the driver has
been set up properly. |
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Q8 |
When
the light is flashing on the USB Flash Drive, what does that mean? |
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ANS |
When
the light is flashing, it means the USB Flash Drive is in use and data is
been transferred between the USB Flash Drive and host machine. |
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Q9 |
Is
it safe to remove the USB Flash Drive while files are being transferred? |
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ANS |
No,
when the light is flashing and the data transfer is taking place, do not
remove the USB Flash Drive as it may result of lost file/data, or even
damage the USB Flash Drive. |
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Q10 |
What
memory sizes are available for the USB Flash Drive? |
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ANS |
The
memory sizes that are available for the USB Flash Drive are, 16MB, 32MB,
64MB, 128MB, 256MB and 512MB. |
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Q11 |
Does
the USB Flash Drive have a write protection feature? |
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ANS |
Yes,
the USB Flash Drive has a write protection switch on the side of the USB
Flash Drive. When the switch
is open, the data can be read and written to the USB Flash Drive, when it
is closed, the data can be read but cannot be written on to the USB Flash
Drive. |
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Q12 |
Which
personal computers does the USB Flash Drive support? |
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ANS |
USB
Flash Drive supports all the PCs, that have a USB port connection and runs
under the operating systems that the USB Flash Drive supports (refer Q2).
(Most of the PCs after 1997 have two USB connections) |
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Q13 |
Can
the data on the USB Flash Drive be shared in a networking environment? |
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ANS |
Yes,
the data can be shared in a networking environment, as long as the host
machine enables the share function for the USB Flash Drive. |
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Q14 |
Can
the USB Flash Drive be used as a boot disk? |
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ANS |
No.
Currently the USB Flash Drive cannot be used as a boot disk,
because it requires a BIOS ROM on the PC’s motherboard that supports
USB. |
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Q15 |
Can
the USB Flash Drive be formatted? How? |
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ANS |
Yes,
the USB Flash Drive can be formatted under Windows 98, Windows ME and
Windows 2000, using normal formatting function. |
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Q16 |
Can
the USB Flash Drive be used under DOS environment? |
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ANS |
No,
because DOS does not support USB devices, hence the USB Flash Drive cannot
be used in a DOS environment. |
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Q17 |
If
the USB Flash Drive is dropped in water, what should I do? |
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ANS |
Dry
the USB Flash Drive thoroughly before using the USB Flash Drive again.
Otherwise it may cause a short circuit when inserting into the USB
port. |
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Q18 |
What
are the applications for USB Flash Drive? |
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(a)
It can transfer files more than 1.44MB
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(b)
Laptop
users found that the USB Flash Drive reduces
the bulk and weight of the equipment that they must carry when using
laptop computers.
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(c)
Put
hundreds of photos on a USB Flash Drive - it becomes a small, portable
photo album. |
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(d)
For
people who need to work both at the office and at home, USB Flash Drive
can eliminate the slow data transfer, unreliable and frustration of
sending large data by e-mail. |
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(e)
Physical
security of the USB Flash Drive helps to keep confidential data secure. |
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(f)
For
environments with durst, pet hair or other environment conditions that
cause unreliable operation of floppies and other removable medias, the USB
Flash Drive offers a faster, smaller and more reliable alternative. |
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Q19 |
What
interfaces does the USB Flash Drive supports? |
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ANS |
The
USB Flash Drive only supports the USB interfaces.
The USB Flash Drive can be inserted directly into any USB port or
connected to the computer through a USB cable with A-type plug and A-type
receptacle. |
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Q20 |
How
many times can the USB Flash Drive be used and how long can the data be
stored on the USB Flash Drive? |
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ANS |
The
USB Flash Drive can be written and erased at least 1 million times; data
on the USB Flash Drive can be stored more than 10 years. |
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Q21 |
What
operating systems will the USB Flash Drive NOT support? |
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ANS |
The
USB Flash Drive will not support Windows 95 or Windows NT, since neither
of these operating systems supports USB devices. |
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Q22 |
How
many USB Flash Drives can I connect to a single computer? |
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ANS |
In
theory, USB allows 127 USB Flash Drive to be connected to a single PC,
however, practically under windows operating system, due to the
alphabetical ordering of the disk drive and existing drives, the maximum
USB Flash Drive that can be connect to a single PC is 23 by using USB
hubs. |
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Q23 |
What
types of memory does the USB Flash Drive use? |
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ANS |
The
USB Flash Drive uses highly reliable and non-volatile flash memory. |
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Q24 |
Can
other programs be running at the same time while using USB Flash Drive? |
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ANS |
Yes,
other programs/applications can be running at the same time while using
USB Flash Drive. |
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Q25 |
Can
ScanDisk be used with the USB Flash Drive? |
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Yes,
ScanDisk can be used with the USB Flash Drive. |
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Q26 |
Does
USB Flash Drive resist vibration, magnetic fields and humidity? |
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ANS |
The
USB Flash Drive is highly resistant to vibration and can be operate under
wide ranges of magnetic fields and humidity. |
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Q27 |
When
an application such as Word or Excel is running, what happens if I pull
the USB Flash Drive out? |
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ANS |
If
an application is running and you pull out the USB Flash Drive, the
computer screen will go blank. Just
press the “Esc” key to return to normal. |
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Q28 |
What
should I do if the USB Flash Drive icon does not appear/disappear on the
screen after inserting/extracting? |
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Simple
click the “View” menu and select “Refresh”. |
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Q29 |
What
precautions should be taken while using the USB Flash Drive? |
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ANS |
Wait
for few seconds upon inserting and removing of the USB Flash Drive, to
give time to operating systems to recognize the USB Flash Drive.
Avoid removing immediately after inserting the USB Flash Drive or
perform repetitive insertion / removals. |
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Q30 |
What
happens if I drop the USB Flash Drive? |
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ANS |
There
is no need to worry about dropping the USB Flash Drive, because USB Flash
Drive is highly shock proof. |
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Q31 |
What
are the differences between the USB Flash Drive and Compact Flash, Smart
Media, Multimedia card, Memory Stick, Secure Digital card and USB hard
disk drive? |
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ANS |
The
advantage of the USB Flash Drive over all the other memory cards is that
it can be connected to the USB port directly and the data can be accessed
with out an external card reader, and the flash memory storage products
and drives are not compatible to each other. |
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USB
hard disk drives are much heavier and more delicate than the USB Flash
Drive. It is only a hard disk
drive with a USB interface. USB Flash Drive is much smaller, lighter and rugged.
It’s more ideal for mobile use. |