Write-protect function, Security function, Partition types – Transcend Information 32MB4GB User Manual

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Write-Protect Function

When the Write-Protect switch is set to Unlocked “

”, you can write and read data to and

from JetFlash. When the Write-Protect switch is set to Locked “ ”, you can read data from
JetFlash, but you can’t write data to JetFlash or format it. Please set the switch to Unlocked

“

” before attempting to format JetFlash.

Security Function

The Security Function is not supported by Mac or Linux Operating Systems.

You must install the U-Storage Tool found on the Driver CD to enable the Security Function.
Before installing the U-Storage Tool, ensure that the Write-Protect switch is set to Unlocked

“

” and carefully read the following sections.

Partition Types

U-Storage Tool can be used to partition JetFlash

into two partition types. Before partitioning,

you need to understand the following terms and concepts.

Type 1: “Public Area Only”

This is the default partition type for JetFlash. It allows the entire volume of JetFlash memory
to be accessed by anyone. No secure data area is established.

“

Public Area Only”

Type 2: “Public Area + Security Area”

JetFlash is partitioned into a single Logical Unit Number (LUN) identified device, which
contains a Public Area and a Security Area. Secure data can be established in the Security
Area
, which is protected by password. Access to data in the Public Area is unrestricted.

“

Public Area + Security Area”

Public Area

Security Area

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Public Area

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