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USER MANUAL TS128MJF-DSC TRANSCEND

Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Features. System Requirements R@MINGEFS unes 1 Data Storage Function Driver Installation for Windows 98SE Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0 or Later Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later Status Indications (Connected to Computer). Warning Digital Camera Function Product Overview Power Supply Charging the Camera Battery Power On Power Off Taking Pictures. Status Indications View / Transfer Pictures in Windows. View / Transfer Pictures in Mac OS … Photo E xplorer 8.0 System requirements sisi 9 Installing Photo Explorer 8.0 Enhance Image Quality Adjust Image. Learn More ….. Safely Remove Your J etFlash Remove J etFlash in Windows 98SE Remove J etFlash in Windows Me, 2000, and XP. Remove J etFlash in Mac OS Remove J etFlash in Linux... PB Pb B W W N © © © M A A A A uI

Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing Transcend's JetFlash"" DSC. This small device is more than à USB Flash Drive. It combines a USB Flash Drive with the function of a Digital Camera. As a USB flash drive, it can expedite exchanging huge amounts of data between any desktop or laptop computer. Easily fitting into a pocket or purse, the Digital Camera function lets you take pictures anytime you want. Transcend's new JetFlash" DSC will bring you a whole new experience in mobile data storage. Package Contents The J'etFlash package includes the following items: + JetFlash + Neck Strap + Driver CD + Label + USB Extension Cable + Quick Installation Guide Features + _Compliant with USB specification 1.1, True Plug and Play

• Driverless (only Windows® 98SE needs the enclosed driver) + Camera Function: Enhance up to 1.3 mega pixel image quality
• Direct battery recharging via USB port + LEDs indicate the power & storage status of J etFlash System Requirements + Hardware: Desktop or notebook computer with USB port °__ Operating System: Windows°98SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 or Windows ° XP Mac" OS 9.0 or later, Linux" kernel 2.4 or later Reminders

1. Keep your] etFlash away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture.

2. Do notbend, flex, or drop your J etFlash.

3. Avoid touching the lens and viewfinder with your fingers. To remove dust or fingerprints, use

4. Do notlook atthe sun through the viewfinder!

5. Remember to charge the battery before taking pictures.

1. Drivers are required for Windows 98SE. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run

supported). Select the Win98 Driver button. Jet Flas | ose Transcend

2. The “USB Mass storage Driver - InstallShield Wizard” window will appear. Select Next to

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3. Select the ‘Yes, 1 want to restart my computer” option. Then select Finish to restart your

4. After restarting your computer, plug your J etFlash into an available USB port. Your computer

will automatically detect the new device. A new Removable Disk drive with à newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP No drivers are required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to support the data portion of your JetFlash. Simply plug your JetFlash into an available USB port, and Windows will install the files needed to use it as an external hard drive. A new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter will appear in the My Computer window. | Files Stwreden Thés Computer Shored cs Cecrets Documents Mad Disk Cuire Loc De (CO Sig Me minert Fee LES Devices mit Remerable Sting 2 eu reesmees D croire

Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0 or Later No drivers are required. Simply plug your J etFlash into an available USB port and your computer will automatically detect it A new Disk icon will appear on the Desktop.

• Avoid using the USB connection in your Mac keyboard, it does not have sufficient power to detect your J etFlash. Please use an available USB portin your Mac Desktop. Driver Installation for Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later No drivers are required. Simply plug your J etFlash into the USB port and mount it. Example: 1. Create directory for J etFlash first mkdir /mnt/etflash

mount -a -t msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/jetflash Status Indications (Connected to Computer) Indications Status Buzzer Beep JetFlash is plugged into the USB port Power LED Blinking Camera battery charging (Red) off Camera battery fully charged Memory LED Blinking Data transferring (Green) Off Standby Warning à To prevent loss of data and/or damage to your JetFlash, NEVER remove your JetFlash from a device while the Memory LED is blinking.

Digital Camera Function Product Overview N Transcend Components [A ] Memory LED (Green) Controls Show the status of the USB Flash Drive status. EI Power LED (Red) Shows the power status of the camera. Viewfinder Window To help frame your picture. [D] Strap Hole Attach the supplied neck strap here. [E] Shutter Button Press down to take your picture. Lens Automatically opens when the power is on. The lens is closed when the power is off. Power Switch (Lens Cover) Pull down (open) to turn the power on. Pull up (close) to turn the power off. EI usB Connector Connect to your computers USB port to charge your J etFlash and transfer files. EE Uu58 cover Detach the protective USB cover to reveal your J etFlash's USB connector.

Power Supply JetFlash is powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium battery, which you can charge directly from your computer via the USB port. When you use your J etFlash as a Digital Camera for the very first time, you'll need to charge the battery approximately two (2) hours before taking pictures. A fully charged battery will last approximately five (5) hours with constant use. Charging the Camera Battery

1. Verify the Camera Lens is closed and the Power LED is off. (Power off)

2. Plug your J etFlash into an available USB port. You will hear a beep.

3. Charging will startimmediately. While charging, the Power LED will blink with a red light.

4. After the battery is fully charged, the Power LED will stop blinking and turn off.

5. Unplug your J etFlash to complete the battery charging.

Verify you have installed the Win98 drivers from the enclosed Driver CD before initial use in a Windows 98SE computer. See the “Driver Installation for Windows 98SE” section for reference. Power On Pull down (open) the Power Switch (Lens Cover) until the Lens is revealed. You will hear a beep and the Power LED will light up. + If the Power LED is blinking red, the power is low and you need to O recharge your J etFlash.

Power Off Pull up (close) the Power Switch (Lens Cover) until the Lens is covered. The Power LED light will turn off.

< Always close the camera lens cover of your JetFlash when not taking pictures. This will conserve power and protect the camera lens. Taking Pictures

Disconnect your J etFlash from the USB port of your computer. Open the lens cover to power on your J etFlash and verify the Power LED is solid (red). Verify the Memory LED is solid (green). (Available memory is over 100KB.) Look though the viewfinder to frame your subject inside the window. Keep your J etFlash steady and press the shutter button all the way down to capture and store your picture. Your J etFlash will double beep after a picture is taken. When you use your JetFlash for the very first time, you must charge the battery approximately two (2) hours before taking pictures. Pictures cannot be taken when your JetFlash is connected with your computer. When you connect your J etFlash to your computer via the USB port, the computer operating system will recognize your J etFlash as a USB Mass Storage Device. The J etFlash image files are stored in | PEG format as below: \DCIM\100-IMG\Img-xxxx.jpg where xxxx is à JPEG file number (0001 to 9999) When the Memory LED is off, your J etFlash can only take one more picture atthe most. To free up storage space, you must transfer and store your pictures onto your computer.

Status Indications Indications Status Beep JetFlash is powered on Buzzer Double Beep |Picture taken Solid Full power Power LED Blinking Low Power (Red) Off Power off Memory LED Solid Space available for pictures (Green) off Not enough space available for pictures View / Transfer Pictures in Windows

1. Plug your J etFlash into an available USB port. (Verify you have installed the Win98 drivers

from the enclosed Driver CD before initial use in a Windows 98SE computer. See the “Driver Installation for Windows 98SE"“ section for reference.)

2. Launch Windows File Manager to access the Removable Disk.

3. Double-click Removable Disk \ DCIM \ 100-IMG to access your pictures.

4. Double-click on the file you want to view. You can copy, move, delete, or rename any files at

5. After viewing, refer to the “Safely Remove Your J etFlash” section to unplug your J etFlash.

+ To enhance the image quality or edit your pictures, refer to the “Photo Explorer 8.0” section

for detailed instructions. View / Transfer Pictures in Mac OS

1. Plug your JetFlash into an available USB port on Mac. (Avoid using the USB connection in

2. Double-click on the Disk icon of your JetFlash, and select DCIM \ 100-IMG to access your

3. Double-click on the file you want to view. You can copy, move, delete, or rename any files at

4. After viewing, refer to the “Safely Remove Your J etFlash” section to unplug your J etFlash.

2. Select your local language and select Next to continue.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

“+ After the installation is complete, the Photo Explorer 8.0 ss desktop. icon will appear on your +. Onthe task bar, the AutoDetector IS icon will appear in the system tray. This will detect your JetFlash and launch the Photo Explorer 8.0 automatically each time you plug your JetFlash into your computer.

Enhance Image Quality

2. Selectthe picture(s) that you want to enhance the image quality.

icon on your desktop to execute Photo Explorer

4. Select the Resample image size to: checkbox and select the pixels option. Refer to

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5. In the Destination section, select the option(s) you want to save your picture. Select OK to

icon on your desktop to execute Photo Explorer

2. Selectthe picture that you want to adjust.

3. From the Photo pull down menu, select Adjust Image... The Adjust Image window will

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4. Select any the following tabs in the Adjust Image window to make your adjustments:

Rotate - Spins an image until the desired appearance Crop -- Cuts out undesired parts from an image Contrast -- Makes an image look lighter or darker Balance -- Adjusts the existing colors in an image to make it look more accurate or to change the overall tone of the image Hue -- Shifts colors to come up with a different range of colors for the image and also adjusts the intensity (or strength) of the colors Focus -- Makes an image look sharper or blurrier Histogram -- Lets you correct color imbalances by adjusting the Master channel or the individual Red, Green, or Blue channel Tone -- Applies sepia, duotone, and monochrome effects to images Effects -- Applies artistic effects to images Lens Distortion -- Corrects the distortion in images Learn More To learn more about Photo Explorer’s functions, execute Photo Explorer 8.0 and select Ulead Photo Explorer Help... from the Help pull down menu to get the necessary information. Ele Edit View Favorites Photo Tools Video Intmet | Help

Safely Remove Your J etFlash Remove J etFlash in Windows 98SE Unplug J etFlash from your system directly when data is not transferring. Remove J etFlash in Windows Me, 2000, and XP

1. Selectthe # icon in the system tray.

2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue.

Safely Remove Hardware

3. The Safe To Remove Hardware message balloon will appear. You may now safely unplug

your J etFlash from your computer. À Sate To Remove Hardware The Mass Beorogs Device! dede remet from re ste Remove J etFlash in Mac OS Drag and drop the Disk icon corresponding to J etFlash into the trashcan. ‘Then unplug your JetFlash from the USB port. Remove J etFlash in Linux Un-mount the device from Linux environment. Example: umount /mnt/jetflash

Troubleshooting If an error occurs, first check the points listed below before taking your J etFlash for repair. 1f you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer or service center. With constant use, a fully charged camera battery will last approximately five (5) hours. Assuming itis completely depleted, it takes approximately two (2) hours to fully charge the camera battery. Enter Device Manager in Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM drive. Alternatively, you can execute the J etFlash.EXE in the driver CD manually. Check followings:

1. Is your J etFlash properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug itin again.

2. Is your J etFlash connected to the Mac keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an available

USB port on your Mac Desktop instead.

3. Is the USB portenabled? If not, refer the user's manual of your computer (or motherboard) to

4. Is the necessary driver installed? If your computer is equipped with Windows 98SE, you must

insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM and refer to the “Driver Installation for Windows 98SE” section to complete the driver installation before using your J etFlash. The battery power is worn out. Refer to the “Charge Battery” section to recharge your J etFlash. Check followings:

1. Ifthe Memory LED is off, there isn't sufficient storage space for taking pictures. To free the

storage space, you must transfer and store your pictures files onto your computer.

2. Ifthe Power LED is off, the battery power is worn out. Refer to the “Charge Battery” section

to recharge your J etFlash.

3. If your J etFlash is connected to the USB port of your computer, you must unplug it.

Please note the following:

1. Keep your hand steady when pressing the shutter button.

2. Avoid touching the lens and viewfinder with your fingers.

3. Avoid taking pictures in low lighting conditions.

+ Make use of Photo Explorer 8.0 to improve the image quality. It is a default feature to allow you easily manage your pictures. To remove the AutoDetector program, you must execute Photo Explorer 8.0 and select Preferences... from the File pull down menu. The Preferences window will appear. Select Browser in the directories and clear the check box “Automatically detect digital camera or memory card”, and then select OK. The AutoDetector program will be removed.

Specifications Host Interface: USB 1.1 Dimension: 29 (W) x 80 (L) x 16 (H) mm Weight: 26g Sensor Resolution: 640 X 480 pixels (VGA) Optical Image Size: 1/4" Optical Lens: Fixed focus length Built-in Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery Power On Time: Under 3 seconds Shot to Shot Time: Under 2 seconds Certificates: CE,FCC,BSMI Ordering Information Memory Size Transcend P/N

JetFlash Limited Warranty “Above and beyond” is the standard we set ourselves for customer service at Transcend. We consistentiy position ourselves to be significantly above the industry norm. It's all part of our commitment to Customer Satisfaction. All Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend) products are warranted and tested to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to conform to the published specifications. Should your Transcend JetFlash malfunction during normal use in its recommended environment due to improper workmanship or materials within the warranty period, Transcend will repair or replace your product with a comparable product. This warranty is subject to the conditions and limitations set forth herein. Duration of Warranty: Transcend JetFlash are covered by this warranty for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Transcend will inspect the product and make the determination as to whether the product is eligible for repair or replacement. The decision by Transcend regarding eligibility of the product for repair or replacement will be final and binding. Transcend reserves the right to provide a functionally equivalent refurbished replacement product. Limitations: This warranty does not apply to products that fail due to accident, abuse, mishandling, improper installation, alteration, and acts of nature, improper usage, or problems with electrical power. Transcend J etFlash must be used with devices that conform to the recommended industry standards. Transcend will not be liable for damages resulting from a third party device that causes the Transcend product to fail. Transcend shall in no event be liable for any consequential, indirect, or incidental damages, lost profits, lost business investments, lost goodwill, or interference with business relationships as a result of lost data. Transcend is also not responsible for damage or failure of any third party equipment, even if Transcend has been advised of the possibility. This limitation does not apply to the extent thatit is illegal or unenforceable under applicable law. Disclaimer: The foregoing limited warranty is exclusive, with no other warranties, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is not affected in any part by Transcend providing technical support or advice. Online Registration: To expedite warranty service, please register your Transcend Product within 30 days of purchase. Register online at http://www.transcendusa.com/registration ranscend Transcend Information, Inc. Your Supplier, Your Partner, Your Friend. www.transcendusa.com The Transcend logo is a registered trademark of Transcend Information, Inc. *AIl logos and marks are trademarks of their respective companies