1. Introduction

2. Features

3. Specifications

4. Precautions for Using the Universal Smart Drive

5. How to Use the Unviersal Smart Drive

5.1 Windows Operating System
5.2 Macintosh Operating System
5.3 Linux Operating System

6. Auto-Run Program Package CD

7. Driver Installation for Windows 98/SE

7.1 Auto Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers (16MB-512MB)
7.2 Basic Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers (16MB-512MB)
7.3 1GB Auto Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers
7.4 1GB Basic Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers

8. How to format the Universal Smart Drive

8.1 Formatting 16MB-512MB Universal Smart Drive
8.2 Formatting 1GB Universal Smart Drive

9. X-File Security Program

10. Warranty Disclosure

11. Safety Notes

12. K&C Technologies - Technical Support

1. Introduction

Incredibly easy to transfer and store data from: PC to PC, PC to Mac, Mac to Mac, Mac to PC.

The Universal Smart Drive is a compact, lightweight and portable storage device, which uses state of the art technology. It is the world's smallest smart drive, which literally fits right into the palm of your hand! USB ports allow for the fastest data transfer and you do not need a separate power device or cable.

Just plug the Universal Smart Drive into the USB port of your computer and the drive installs immediately on it's own. It is truly a Plug and Play device. No more hassles of downloading software. You can also cross platform your data from PC to Mac and Mac to PC.

On your desktop or notebook, the Universal Smart Drive looks and functions just like another hard drive. Carry it on a strap around your neck, slip it into your pocket, or just hold it in the palm of your hand. Now you can take your favorite movie, music, graphics library, valuable data or that very important business presentation with you wherever you go!

Product Registration:

Please register your Universal Smart Drive either online from our website: www. or mail in the limited warranty registration card, which is supplied with the accessories in the packaging. This will ensure that you receive the maximum product warranty as per the Company Warranty Disclosure policy.

2. Features

• No drivers required*
• Plug-N-Play via USB port on PC and Mac
• Various memory capacities ranging from 16MB to 1GB
• Ideal for transferring large data files between computers
• Fantastic for backing-up critical files
• Able to cross platforms from PC to Mac and Mac to PC
• Great for transferring data from office to home and back to office
• Excellent for storing data, music files, pictures and important business presentations

* Installation program is required for Windows 98/SE. This program is supplied with the Universal Smart Drive accessories or can be downloaded from our website: www.

3. Specifications

4. Precautions for Using the Universal Smart Drive

It is important to ensure your computer has completed the startup, before connecting the Universal Smart Drive to the USB port. Also, ensure to properly disconnect the Universal Smart Drive before turning your computer OFF.

When removing the Universal Smart Drive from the USB port, please ensure that the Red light on the Universal Smart Drive is not flashing and that the light is in fact Green. This will ensure that your data on the device is not lost. It is very important that you check the Universal Smart Drive light, although the dialog box from your computer may show that the data transfer has completed.

When disconnecting the Universal Smart Drive in Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must select the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon, which is located at the bottom right corner of your screen and follow the instructions before removing. If you are using a Macintosh OS, we suggest that you use the "Eject" or "Put Away" option before disconnecting the Universal Smart Drive. If you are using LINUX, you should unmount the Universal Smart Drive before disconnecting.

If your operating system is Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Macintosh Version 8.6 or higher or Linux Kernel Version 2.4.x or higher, it is NOT required to use the Auto-Run Program Package CD regarding driver installation. If your operating system is Windows 98/SE, it is required that you install the Windows 98/SE drivers, which are included on the Auto-Run Program Package CD (see section 7.Driver Installation for Windows 98/SE).

5. How to Use the Universal Smart Drive?

The Universal Smart Drive functions as a removable disk drive when connected to the USB port of your computer. You can copy or save data on the Universal Smart Drive by using the Copy and Paste functions or by dragging files and folders onto the drive icon, just as you would when copying data to a hard disk or to a floppy disk.

When the Universal Smart Drive is used for the first time, or when the device driver is installed, remove any other external drives and USB hubs from your computer and close anyapplications.

5.1 Windows Operating System

It is important to ensure that the USB controller on your computer is activated, select the following to determine this: "Control Panel" - "System Properties" - "Device Manager"; it is required that "Universal Serial Bus controllers" appear in this area. If your computer does not have USB controllers, your computer will not recognize the Universal Smart Drive.

The Universal Smart Drive supports: Windows 98/SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP. If your operating system is Windows 98/SE, it is required that you install the Windows 98/SE drivers, which are included on the Auto-Run Program Package CD (see section 7.Driver Installation for Windows 98/SE).

When you connect the Universal Smart Drive to the USB port of your PC, the "Removable Disk" icon will appear on your desktop from "My Computer". When you disconnect the Universal Smart Drive from the USB port, the "Removable Disk" icon will disappear. When disconnecting the Universal Smart Drive in Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must select the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon, which is located at the bottom right corner of your screen and follow the instructions before removing.

You can determine if the USB controller is installed properly by selecting "Control Panel" - "System Properties" - "Device Manager", the "USB Mass Storage Device" or "USB disk controller" should appear under "Universal Serial Bus controllers", "Disk drives", and "Hard disk controllers". The 1GB Universal Smart Drive will show "USB Mass Storage Device" or "Generic USB Mass Storage" under "Universal Serial Bus controllers", Disk drives" and "SCSI controllers".

5.2 Macintosh Operating System

The Universal Smart Drive supports Macintosh versions 8.6 or higher.

When you connect the Universal Smart Drive to the USB port of your Mac, the "untitled" icon will appear on your desktop. When you disconnect the Universal Smart Drive from the USB port, the "untitled" icon will disappear. It is required that you use the "Eject" or "Put Away" option before disconnecting the Universal Smart Drive; another option would be to drag the "untitled" icon to the "Trash" icon from your desktop.

5.3 Linux Operating System

The Universal Smart Drive supports Linux kernel versions 2.4.x or higher.

The following installation instructions have been documented below regarding Linux commands for the Universal Smart Drive. Please note that when disconnecting the Universal Smart Drive, we suggest that you unmount the Universal Smart Drive before removing.

Linux Instructions for the Universal Smart Drive:

[Installation]

1. Install Linux kernel version 2.4.x or higher.
2. Login as "root".
3. a terminal window after booting with X-Window.
4. Connect the Universal Smart Drive to the USB port.
5. Enter the following commands in the terminal window (shell input mode).

[Access to USB SCSI devices]

1. # ls /proc/scsi/usb-storage-0 - The numbers of USB SCSI device are displayed (0, 1, 2,....).
2. # cat /proc/scsi/usb-storage-0/0 - The information of the firmware related to the Universal Smart Drive is displayed.

[Set Partitions or format mode]

1. # fdisk /dev/sda - You can use the "fdisk" function in Linux (Look for the fdisk manual for more details).

[DOS format]

1. # mkfs.msdos /dev/sda1 - You can format with DOS/FAT (note: You cannot format when the Universal Smart Drive is mounted).

[Mount]

1. # mkdir /mnt/usd - Make a directory where the Universal Smart Drive will be mounted.
2. # mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/usd - Mount the Universal Smart Drive to "/mnt/usd" directory. (The Universal Smart Drive will be linked to "/mnt/usd" if there is no special message.)

[Unmount]

1. # umount /dev/sda1 - Release mount.

[Tips]

1. The command to unmount the Universal Smart Drive is "umount".
2. If you're in "/mnt/usd" directory, the Universal Smart Drive cannot be unmounted.
3. We recommend you mount the Universal Smart Drive with "/etc/fstab" and  "/dev/sda1  /mnt/usd  auto defaults 0 0" in the text editor.
4. In Red Hat Linux, you can use "Disk Management (User Mount Tool)" in "GNOME" for Mount management.
5. You should unmount the Universal Smart Drive before you disconnect the drive, ensure the LED turns from Red to Green, which may take a few seconds.  

6. Auto-Run Program Package CD

The Windows application allows for the user to select various auto install programs from a menu, which are related to the Universal Smart Drive. This program can be executed from the Auto-Run Program Package CD, included in the accessories for the Universal Smart Drive or can be selected from the "Support" - "Downloads" menu on our website: www..

The Auto-Run Program Package CD has been included in the latest production run for our Universal Smart Drive and has replaced the Basic Windows 98/SE Driver Installation CD; the new Auto-Run Program Package can also be downloaded from the "Support" - "Downloads" menu at our website: www..

The program menu provides selections for the following auto install/uninstall applications: (please note the separate option selections for 1GB Universal Smart Drive)

• Windows 98/SE Device Driver
• Windows 98/SE SSFDC Format Utility
• Windows ME SSFDC Format Utility
• Windows 2000/XP SSFDC Format Utility
• X-File Security Program

MDAC Setup for Windows 98 only (MDAC program installation is required prior to installing X-File Security program)

• 1GB Windows 98/SE Device Driver
• 1GB X-Format Utility
• 1GB X-File Security Program
• 1GB MDAC Setup for Windows 98 only (MDAC program installation is required prior to installing X-File Security program)

7. Driver Installation for Windowsa98/SE

7.1 Auto Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers (16MB - 512MB)

1. Ensure the Universal Smart Drive is disconnected from your computer.
2. Select the "Windows 98/SE Device Driver" option from the Auto-Run Program Package CD application or select the program from the "Support" - "Downloads" menu at: www..
3. Select "Next" when the "Welcoming" message screen appears and follow instructions.

4. Select "Install" to start installation when the "Ready to Install the Program" screen appears.

5. Connect the Universal Smart Drive to the USB port of the computer when the "Please, PLUG the device NOWˇ¦" screen appears.

6. The "InstallShield Wizard Completed" screen appears when your computer automatically searches for the USB device. Installation is completed by selecting 'Finish'.

Caution!

Your computer searches for the USB device twice. Even when the "InstallShield Wizard Completed" screen appears, please wait a few moments for your computer to finish the installation procedure, which is described below:

1. Searches for USB Mass Storage Device (several seconds or minutes).
2. Searches for unknown device (several seconds or minutes).

7.2 Basic Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers (16MB - 512MB)

1. Insert the Universal Smart Drive CD in the computer (or download the 98/SE Basic Package from our website at www. ), and plug the Universal Smart Drive into the USB port. A "USB Mass storage Device" message appears and the following dialog box "Add New Hardware Wizard" will show up on your screen, select "Next".

2. The dialog box shows how Windows searches for the drivers. Choose " Search for the best driver", select "Next".

3. The dialog box shows where to locate the Universal Smart Drive device drivers. Select the option "CD-ROM drive" (or "Specify a Location" if downloaded from website), select "Next".

4. The dialog box shows that Windows has located the Universal Smart Drive device driver, select "Next".

5. The dialog box shows that Windows has finished the installation for the Universal Smart Drive device driver, select "Finish".

When the above steps have been successfully completed, another Controller driver should be installed following the same steps as above from 1 to 5.

Now all drivers and controllers have been installed into your computer system. The "Removable Disk" icon should appear in the "My Computer" window. You are ready to easily transfer data between your Universal Smart Drive and your computer.

7.3 1GB Auto Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers

Please follow the procedures from Section 7.1 Auto Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers, but ensure to select the "Windows 98/SE Device Driver for 1GB" option from the Auto-Run Program Package CD application or select the program from  the "Support" - "Downloads" menu at: www. .

7.4 1GB Basic Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers

Please follow the procedures from Section 7.2 Basic Setup for Windows 98/SE Drivers, but it is only required to install just the one driver: U3SSTOR.INF. Also, in regards to step 1, the screen will show the wizard searching for new drivers for "USB Devices".

8. How to Format the Universal Smart Drive?

8.1 Formatting 16MB - 512MB Universal Smart Drive

SSFDC is a Solid State Floppy Disk Card Format, which supports the 16MB-512MB Universal Smart Drive and allows for two types of formats: Logical Format is a quick format, Physical Format is full format.

The SSFDC Format is required for the Universal Smart Drive when you experience the following issues: memory problems, bad sectors, reading/writing problems, blue screen error, data corruption.

Instructions for Formatting by SSFDC Format:

Caution!
This format process will remove all data stored on the Universal Smart Drive; ensure to backup your data before you proceed to format the Universal Smart Drive.

To install the SSFDC Format Utility, you can select the program from the Auto-Run Program Package CD or you can select the program from the "Support" - "Downloads" menu at our website: www. (for Windows XP users, ensure the Universal Smart Drive is connected before installation).

Once the format utility has been installed, select the Universal Smart Drive which shows as a "Removable Disk" in "My Computer" and right click, then select the "Format" option from the menu and this will show as "SSFDC Format". We suggest for you to Format the Universal Smart Drive by SSFDC Physical Format.

Note: When using the Universal Smart Drive between Windows 2000 or Windows XP and the Mac operating system, it is required that you format the drive by SSFDC Format.

8.2 Formatting 1GB Universal Smart Drive

X-Format supports the 1GB Universal Smart Drive and allows for two types of formats: Quick Format and Full Format.

The X-Format is required for the Universal Smart Drive when you experience the following issues:
memory problems, bad sectors, reading/writing problems, blue screen error, data corruption.

Instructions for Formatting by X-Format:

Caution!
This format process will remove all data stored on the Universal Smart Drive; ensure to backup your data before you proceed to format the Universal Smart Drive.

To run the X-Format Program, you can select the program from the Auto-Run Program Package CD or you can download the program from the "Support" - "Downloads" menu at our website: www. .

Ensure the Universal Smart Drive is connected prior to running the X-Format program. We suggest for you to Format the Universal Smart Drive by selecting the "Full" X-Format option.

9. X-File Security Program

This Security Program is a Version 1.x application, which is compatible with the Universal Smart Drive and the Windows operating system; the program allows for the user to add a level of security to their files. If you are going to access the protected files from another computer, ensure that the X-File Security Program is installed on that computer. Please refer to Program Definitions and Descriptions for assistance.

If your operating system is Windows 98 only (this program is not required for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP), it is required that you install the "MDAC" (Microsoft Data Access Components) program prior to installing the X-File Security Program.

The X-File Security Program and the MDAC Program can be selected from the Auto-Run Program Package CD, or you can select the programs from the "Support" - "Downloads" menu on our website: www..

Instructions for the X-File Security Program:

1. Install the X-File Security Program on your computer system.
2. Connect the Universal Smart Drive, ensure that it shows on your desktop as a "Removable Disk" drive.
3. Start the X-File Security Program by selecting the shortcut on your desktop.
4. Indicate the correct drive and path in the "Original files" menu to show the file(s), which you would like to select for password security.
5. Indicate the correct drive and path in the "Encryption files" menu to show where you would like to save the encoded file(s), such as the Universal Smart Drive.
6. Choose the file(s) from the "Original files" window, which you would like to encode for security and select the "Encoding" option.
7. Enter a password for the protected file(s), which can be from 1 to 8 characters (caution: ensure to remember the password(s), as this is the only way to decode files).
8. To access encoded files, select the file to and enter the password, which was used to encode the file.
9. To decode file(s) or remove passwords associated to file(s), indicate the correct drive and path in the "Encryption file" menu and choose the file(s) from the "Decoding" files window.
10. Select the "Decode" option and enter the password, which was used to encode the file(s). This will place a copy of each file selected in the location indicated from the "Original files" window, with no security.

The X-File Security Icon will appear on your desktop after the installation is complete:

 

Program Definitions:

1. Original files - this menu allows the user to indicate the drive and the file location for files, which they would like to add password protection or a location for files they would like to decode
2. Encryption files - this menu allows the user to indicate the drive and the file location for where they would like to save the password protected files or a location for files they would like to decode
3. Encoding - this option will prompt the user for a password, when entered will create a password protected file for each file selected and shows as a "XFF" file format
4. Decoding - this option will prompt the user for a password, when entered will place a copy of each file selected in the location indicated, without file security
5. Choose all - this option allows the user to select all files from the window area when encoding, decoding or deleting files
6. Delete - this option allows the user to remove ANY FILE(S) which have been selected, ensure to be careful as this also includes files from your computer
7. Refresh - this option will show the most current file information regarding your computer system

note: When encoding a file, the program creates a copy of the original file and saves that password-protected file into the location indicated in the "Encryption files" window. When decoding a file, the program creates another copy of the original file and saves the unsecured file into the location indicated in the "Original files" window.

note: If you are going to access the encoded files from another computer, ensure that the X-File Security Program is installed on that computer. We suggest for the user to save the X-File Security Program on the Universal Smart Drive, which can then be easily installed.

note: Passwords are case sensitive. Ensure to remember password(s) as you are not able to access files that have been encoded without the original password(s).

note: The "Delete" option in the "Original files" window will remove all of the selected file(s), when this option is entered (caution: ensure to be careful as this option removes any file(s) selected including files from your computer).

note: If you have mistakenly removed files from your computer using the "Delete" option in the "Original files" window, you can locate the deleted files from the Windows "Recycle Bin".

note: The "Delete" option in the "Decoding files" window will remove all of the "Encoded" file(s), which have been selected when this option is entered.

note: Files, which have been encoded for security protection will appear as a "XFF" file format:



10. Warranty Disclosure

Your Universal Smart Drive comes with a one-year hardware warranty.

Stormblue Co., Ltd., and K&C Technologies warrants the Universal Smart Drive against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty applies only to the original purchase of the Universal Smart Drive and is not transferable. This warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due to user's computer, hardware, software or any other related system configuration in which the Universal Smart Drive interfaces.

Proof of purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by Stormblue Co., Ltd., and K&C Technologies.

The Company cannot accept liability for damage or loss resulting from this product, or any claim from a third party.

This warranty does not apply to any data damage or data loss due to problems with user's computer/hardware/software, any other peripherals, operating conflicts with other installed software, other accidental or unavoidable damages.

The Company cannot accept any liability for financial damages, lost profits, claim from third parties, etc., arising from the use of the software provided with this product.

This warranty does not apply to any failure or deficiency which has been caused by misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation or handling, unauthorized repair or modification, improper testing, accident or causes external to the Universal Smart Drive, such as, but not limited to, excessive heat or humidity, power failure or improper installation or removal of the device.

Stormblue Co., Ltd., and K&C Technologies' warranty as set forth shall not be enlarged, diminished or affected by, and no liability shall arise out of Stormblue Co., Ltd., and/or K&C Technologies. rendering of technical advice or service in connection with your order.

The warranty set forth above is not assigned by you.

This Warranty applies only to this product, and is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

11. Safety Notes

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

12. K&C Technologies - Technical Support

E-mail: support

Phone: or

Please refer to our Troubleshooting Guide, which can be located in the back of this manual or visit our website: www..

In regards to the problem you are experiencing with the Universal Smart Drive, please provide answers to the following questions in your email. This information will allow for technical support to make suggestions regarding a solution to the problem:

1. Have you been successful in using the Universal Smart Drive in another computer?
2. What is the operating system you are connecting the Universal Smart Drive to?
3. Does the Universal Smart Drive illumination light come on when connected?
4. Does the Universal Smart Drive show in "My Computer" or on your desktop as a "Removable Disk"?
5. How is the Universal Smart Drive connected to the USB port (direct, USB extension cable, USB Hub)?
6. Do you have "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" in the Device Manager?
   Does the Universal Smart Drive show in Device Manager as a "USB Mass Storage Device"?
7. Are there other USB devices installed on your computer?
8. Do you have CDRW or CD Burner or Adaptec Easy CD Creator installed on your computer & what versions?
9. Have you formatted the Universal Smart Drive and if so, which format did you use? (Windows Format, SSFDC Format, X-Format, Macintosh Format)