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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
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Large capacity (16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/384MB/
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512MB/768MB/1GB/2GB)
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USB 1.0/1.1 compliant, supporting plug and play
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No external power supply, directly powered by USB bus
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Built-in write protect switch which protects data from deletion and virus attack
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Read Speed: 1.1MB/S, Write Speed: 700KB/S
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Data can be preserved for up to 10 years
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Storage media: Flash Memory
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Compact size
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Light weight: less than 15 g
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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
Windows
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98SE
Windows
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2000
Windows
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XP
Linux
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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)
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Turn on the write-protection switch of the ARCFlash before use. The figure “Key” indicates means writable and the “Lock” indicates write-
protected.
